Articles by Ryan Hewlett
JLT bolsters European cyber practice with Schouteren hire
JLT Specialty has bolstered its cyber practice in continental Europe with the appointment of former Aon cyber lead Sjaak Schouteren.
Electronic placement ‘not happening fast enough’, says Beale
The Lloyd’s market is not adopting the electronic placement of business fast enough, the market's CEO Inga Beale has said.
Professional services most at risk of fraudulent instruction as incidents quadruple in 2017
Professional services are most at risk of fraudulent instruction as incidents reported to Beazley quadruple in 2017.
Dual pricing hitting vulnerable customers, says consumer watchdog
Dual pricing is hitting vulnerable customers hardest and insurers are part of the problem, according to research from Consumer Advice.
Marsh and McLennan see revenue up 6% at full year
Marsh and McLennan Companies has reported a 6% boost in full year revenue.
London market makes ‘significant step’ with new claims model
The London market has launched a claims model to simplify how claims are handled in an effort to improve client service and streamline claims agreement across the market.
Liiba chair calls for contract continuity post-Brexit
Contract continuity and cross-border market access will be essential post-Brexit, the London & International Insurance Brokers' Association chair said in a speech in Europe.
Chubb sees income drop in Q4 despite US tax reform gains
Chubb reported net income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2017 of $1.53bn, a drop from the $1.61bn reported for the same quarter last year.
London market training goes international
The Lloyd's Market Association will begin offering a range of technical programmes and courses internationally.
Aspen takes $245m underwriting loss in Q4
Aspen expects to post a $245m underwriting loss in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Aioi Nissay Dowa relocates to Leadenhall Street
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of Europe is to relocate to offices in Leadenhall Street this week.
Carillion collapse to cost industry £31m
Trade credit insurers expect to pay £31m to help businesses recover following the collapse of construction giant Carillion, according to figures from the Association of British Insurers.
Analysis: Soft reinsurance renewals dash hard market hopes
After five consecutive years of falling rates, global property-catastrophe reinsurance experienced upward pricing pressure at 1 January renewals.
AIG to buy Validus for $5.56bn
AIG has unveiled plans to acquire Validus Holdings for $5.56bn.
Beazley continues European expansion
Beazley has bolstered its specialty lines teams Munich, Paris and Barcelona as it continues to target European growth.
Stuart Vann 'was not fired', says Esure CFO
Stuart Vann was not fired, Esure's chief financial officer has said.
Steve Beslity to retire as chairman of Aon Global Marine
Steve Beslity, chairman of global marine at Aon Risk Solutions, is to retire by mid-2018.
Brexit and PPL top of the agenda for Liiba
The London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association is to focus on getting brokers signed up to electronic trading platform Placing Platform Limited over 2018.
Thomas Miller buys Brookes Bell Group
Thomas Miller has acquired specialist marine and energy consultancy Brookes Bell Group for an undisclosed sum.
Esure boss Stuart Vann steps down with immediate effect
Esure CEO Stuart Vann has stepped down with immediate effect.
Executives admit they were unprepared for 2017 nat cats
Senior executives of major financial businesses admit they were unprepared for the spate of costly natural catastrophes that hit the American coastline at the tale end of last year.
Volante launches first London Market MGA
Volante has launched Edison Motor, its first London Market-based managing general agent.
Axis faces $130m nat cat loss in fourth quarter
Axis Capital estimates it will take a $130m hit as a result of fourth quarter catastrophe and weather-related losses.
Global run-off market 'extremely buoyant' at $730bn in 2017
The value of the global non-life discontinued business market exceeds $700bn, according to research from PWC.