Articles by Ryan Hewlett
London market costs 'unsustainable' says Argo CEO
The cost of doing business in the London Market is unsustainable, says Argo Group CEO Mark Watson.
Gallagher boosts speciality lines with new appointments
Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Rupert Boyle and Nick Ollerenshaw as executive directors.
Lancashire pre-tax profits rise in Q3 results
Lancashire Holdings has reported a 30.4% increase in third quarter pre-tax profits, up to $42.9m (£34.4m) from $32.9m (£26.4m) for the same period last year.
Esure shares fall after Go Compare demerger
Shares in UK insurer Esure fell 28% on opening on Thursday following completion of its demerger with price comparison website Go Compare.
Go Compare lists independently on stock market
Esure has completed the demerger of Go Compare from the group.
Government needs a joined up approach on flooding, says IFoA
A more joined up approach is needed to tackle the long-term threat of flooding, says the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries.
Towergate renames London broking business
Towergate has renamed its London Market broking business as Bishopsgate.
The question of liability for autonomous vehicle claims
Tesla’s recent hack has moved the liability spotlight onto software providers
New course addresses impact of flooding on children
The British Damage Management Association has launched a new training course to improve the experience of children & young people after flooding.
Aon Benfield appoints Frankland as UK CEO
Aon Benfield has appointed Nick Frankland to CEO of its UK business.
Markel enters marine PI market with Galleon deal
Markel International has acquired specialist marine MGA Galleon for an undisclosed sum.
Axa completes Sun Life sale to Phoenix Life
Axa has completed the sale of its UK life and savings businesses.
Blenheim brings together former Cathedral team
Blenheim syndicate has confirmed new appointments in its property treaty and direct and facultative property teams.
Career file: Chris Beazley
Beazley appointed CEO of London Market Group
SMEs will be hit hardest by a UK terror attack
Small and medium size enterprises will be hit hardest in the event of a terrorist attack in the UK, according to Pool Re’s Quarterly Threat Report.
Consumers crave 'all in one' insurer
An overwhelming proportion of consumers would buy all their insurance cover from a single company if they could, according to survey findings.
The secret battle at Lloyd's: Forgetting your Names
The capital provided by Names at Lloyd’s has fallen from 100% to just 10% – are we seeing the end of a long tradition?
Government 'does not understand' cyber threat to driverless cars
The government does not fully understand the risk posed to driverless cars by hackers, Parliament heard.
Insurers 'must adapt lines to changing terrorist threat'
Insurers must create new lines of cover to protect against the changing threat of terrorism, according to a new report.
Nephila Capital and Blenheim strike capital deal
Nephila Capital and Blenheim Syndicate have entered into a capital relationship.
AIG raises property terrorism limits to $1bn
American International Group has raised its property terrorism insurance limits globally to $1bn (£800m).
FCA will not make it easier for new entrants to market
The Financial Conduct Authority will not be lowering the threshold requirements for new brokers wishing to enter the market.
Legal & General is top insurer for shareholders
Legal and General is the world's top value creating insurer for shareholders, according to a new report.
Expected post-sanction Iranian gold rush fizzles out
The decision to lift the most stringent sanctions on Iran may have been greeted by celebration, but many insurers are finding the remaining restrictions still make doing business there an unattractive proposition.