Articles by Ryan Hewlett
Lloyd’s executive slams 'unsustainable' low interest rates
Lloyd’s of London chief commercial officer, Vincent Vandendael has slammed low interest rates as "unsustainable".
Insurers must rethink risk management: Aon
The insurance sector needs to rethink its approach to risk management in order to drive innovation and take advantage of technological change, said Aon's global CEO of analytics.
Beale calls for ‘urgent’ flood insurance reform
Hurricane Harvey and Irma both highlight the problem of inadequate flood insurance and need for reform in the United States, Inga Beale has said.
Lloyd’s catastrophe exposure driving ratings downgrade
The current catastrophe exposure of Lloyd’s has left the market vulnerable, Fitch Ratings has said.
ILS reform could be 'too little too late' for UK, says AM Best
The London Market may have missed its chance to become a centre for insurance-linked securities despite a working structure expected in the next few weeks, said AM Best’s head of Europe.
AIR pegs Irma insured losses at $20bn-$65bn
Hurricane Irma could result in insured losses of $20bn to $65bn, according to a preliminary estimate from AIR Worldwide.
Lloyd's report pegs Miami windstorm at $131bn as Irma heads for Florida
Hurricane Irma could see industry property losses of $131bn, according Lloyd's realistic disaster scenario analysis.
Marsh restructures global management
Broking giant Marsh has unveiled a new global management structure, including new appointments to its executive management team as part of a global management shake-up, effective immediately.
Markel to acquire ECIC
Specialist insurer, Markel International has acquired EC Insurance Company.
I work in Insurance: Vanessa Riboloni, CII
Vanessa Riboloni is the knowledge services team leader at the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Novae backs Fiducia engineering facility
Fiducia MGA has launched an engineering facility with capacity provided by Lloyd’s syndicate Novae.
Gallagher boosts Scandinavian footprint with broker purchase
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired Scandinavian property and casualty broker Nordic Försäkring & Riskhantering for an undisclosed sum.
Harvey unlikely to drive ratings downgrades
Hurricane Harvey is unlikely to trigger ratings downgrades for property and casualty insurers and reinsurers, said Fitch Ratings.
Helvetia posts 8% boost in profits for H1
Swiss insurance group Helvetia increased its profits by 8% to SFr 258m (£208m) in the first half of 2017.
Harvey could be most expensive natural disaster in US history, says AccuWeather
Hurricane Harvey could be the most expensive natural disaster in American history, costing the US economy $190bn, according to AccuWeather.
MGR names Vasquez head of international underwriting
Mapfre Global Risks has named Carlos Vasquez as international head of underwriting.
Economic losses from Harvey could top $90bn
Economic losses caused by wind, storm surge, and inland flooding from Hurricane Harvey could be as high as $90bn (£69.6bn), according to data from risk modelling firm RMS.
Lloyd's premiums predicted to decline
Premium growth at Lloyd's is likely to slow as competition intensifies and economic growth remains tepid, according to Moody's Investors Service.
Neon looks to Hiscox for new property underwriter
Former Hiscox underwriter Ben Murphy has joined Neon’s property Insurance team in London.
London Market insurers take fall after Harvey, no sign of ratings rise
Hurricane Harvey’s deluge of wind and rain across Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast hurt the shares of London Market property and casualty insurers on Tuesday as analysts peg insured losses as high as $20bn (£15.5bn).
Market veteran Ian Burford joins Fidelis as specialised risks chairman
Ian Burford is joining Fidelis’ London underwriting team as chairman of specialised risks.
Feature: The future of post-hospital care
With budgetary pressures mounting on the NHS, more patients are recovering at home and insurance could play an increasing role in covering the costs of post-hospital care.
Novae shareholders give Axis deal the green light
Novae shareholders have overwhelmingly accepted a £477.6m takeover by Axis Capital with approximately 99.97% of shareholder votes cast in favour of the proposal.
Personal injury claimant jailed for fraudulent claim against Hastings Direct
A personal injury claimant has been jailed for making a false claim against Hastings Direct.