Articles by Ryan Hewlett
Markerstudy appoints Barrington as retail head
Ross Barrington has been appointed as managing director of the Markerstudy retail group.
Brokers hit by third SSP outage in five weeks
Brokers using SSP's Pure platform have experienced a third interruption of service in the space of five weeks.
AIG ex-CEO Greenberg settles long-running fraud case for $9m
Former AIG CEO Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, along with former chief financial officer Howard Smith, have agreed to pay $9.9m (£7.9m) to settle a 12-year old securities fraud case.
Neon appoints Pritchard as property head
Neon has appointed of Nick Pritchard as head of property reinsurance.
Over-regulation is main concern for insurance CEOs, says PWC
Fears about over-regulation, the rise of technology, new market entrants, and shifting customer expectations are just some of the issues keeping insurance industry bosses up at night, according to PWC.
Talbot launches Lloyd's led terror facilities
Validus subsidiary Talbot Underwriting has launched three Lloyd’s led terror facilities in the Singapore, Latin American and Dubai markets.
Insured nat cat losses total $39.5bn in 2016 says Willis Re
Global insured natural catastrophe losses totalled $39.5bn (£31.3bn) in 2016, the highest market losses since 2012’s $60bn, according to Willis Re.
Aon revenue falls 2% in 2016
Global broker Aon reported a 2% drop in revenue in its overall 2016 full year results.
Blackstone to acquire Aon's benefits outsourcing for $4.8bn
Private equity firm Blackstone has agreed to acquire Aon Hewitt's employee benefits outsourcing business for around $4.8bn (£3.8bn).
US weather losses exceed $1bn in January
Losses caused by severe weather outbreaks in the United States have exceeded $1bn (£800m) in January, according to the latest Aon catastrophe report.
Novae promotes Trueman to chief innovation officer
Novae has promoted Dan Trueman to the role of chief innovation officer
Liberty syndicate adds onshore energy & construction
Liberty Specialty Markets is to expand its syndicate business in Lloyd’s to include onshore energy and construction.
Industry customer satisfaction on the rise
Overall customer satisfaction in the insurance sector has increased over the past year, according to the UK Customer Satisfaction Index.
Cyber and chemical terrorism are top threats facing business says Pool Re
The increased cyber capabilities and rise in the use of chemical agents by extremist groups are two of the emerging threats facing UK business in 2017, according to Pool Re.
Broker Ed names Wakefield marine and energy reinsurance head
London market broker Ed has appointed Andy Wakefield as managing director of marine and energy reinsurance.
RSA legacy sale to bolster its Solvency II position
RSA will use the sale of its legacy assets to further bolster its Solvency II position, according to its chief financial officer.
RSA disposes of £834m UK legacy book
RSA has agreed to dispose of UK legacy insurance liabilities worth £834m to the Bermuda-based Enstar Group.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty to open London office
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is to open an office in London and has appointed executives to its property lines, executive and professional liability and claims divisions.
Hiscox backs cyber capacity for Towergate MGA Fusion
Towergate-backed managing general agent Fusion has launched a cyber and data product offering limits of up to £5m.
Argo completes Ariel Re deal
Bermuda-based Argo has closed its acquisition of Lloyd's insurer Ariel Re.
Insurers must promote terrorism insurance outside of cities: Pool Re
Insurers must promote terrorism insurance to small and medium size enterprises and those outside of London, according to the latest threat report from Pool Re.
Principal Insurance reports profits surge
Manchester-based Principal Insurance has reported full-year pre-tax profits of £327,109.
Brit appoints programmes VP
Brit has appointed Tim Chesson as senior vice-president of programs for Brit’s US Global speciality business.
Beazley acquires Creechurch Underwriters
Beazley has expanded its Canadian footprint with the acquisition of specialist managing general agent, Creechurch Underwriters.