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Cyber regulation: Cyber’s new rules
The tightening of data regulation next year could drive demand for cyber cover and, with the reporting of breaches becoming compulsory, it may help underwriters price this new risk ever more accurately
Beazley acquires Creechurch Underwriters
Beazley has expanded its Canadian footprint with the acquisition of specialist managing general agent, Creechurch Underwriters.
Beazley posts 3% profit boost thanks to strong investment returns
Beazley reported a 3% increase in full-year pre-tax profits of $293.2m (£234m) thanks to strong investment returns and a benign claims environment.
Beazley handled 2000 data breaches last year
Beazley managed nearly 2000 data breaches for its clients last year, with a third of those breaches from hacking or malware.
Roundtable: Health and cyber crime: Cyber crime against the healthcare sector
With cyber crime the fastest growing criminal activity in the world, attacks on healthcare providers are becoming more prevalent. Post, in association with Kennedys, hosted a roundtable to find out the scale of the threat – and what the industry can do…
Beazley investor sells £2.34m shares
A major shareholder in Beazley has disposed of £2.34m of shares in the company.
This week: Elections, new woes and results
This week was an historic week for the world as it watched Americans choose their 45th president.
Beazley refocuses portfolio after GWP fall in standard lines
Beazley has seen flat gross written premiums even as it sees declining income from its core lines of marine, property and political risk.
Advent launches 'bespoke' underwriting unit
Lloyd’s insurer Advent has announced the launch of a bespoke products underwriting unit.
Beazley increases cover for environmental risk
Beazley has doubled its environmental risk capacity to £50m with the new Beazley Elements consortium at Lloyd’s.
Asia C-Suite: Singapore's timely cyber action
Gavin Hayes, head of Asia-Pacific at Beazley, welcomes the Singapore government's attempts to clampdown on cyber risks.
Beazley looks to target EU business from Dublin as it seeks to extend reinsurance license
Lloyd's of London insurer Beazley is working to ensure its Irish reinsurance business gains access to the European market, even if Lloyd's loses its pass-porting rights.
Beazley sees profits slip in H1 results as rates fall
Beazley has seen a slight dip in profits in its results for the first half of this year owing to declining rates.
BIA 2016: General insurer, personal lines insurer, commercial lines insurer
Commercial Insurer of the Year; Personal Lines Insurer of the Year; General Insurer of the Year
Jonathan Evans, Maurice Tulloch, Aviva, Allianz and Covea among 2016 BIA winners
Former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services Jonathan Evans, pictured, was last night acclaimed as the achievement winner at the British Insurance Awards.
Beazley CEO celebrates 10 years in Asia; investigates Ireland passport
Andrew Horton, CEO of Beazley, is in Singapore this week to celebrate 10 years writing business in the continent.
LMA adds four to board
Four candidates have been elected to the Lloyd’s Market Association board, including several C-suite level executives.
Cyber insurance: Developing knowledge
With the number of cyber crimes increasing, knowledge of attacks is developing enough for cover to be rolled out. What are the options for insurers?
Beazley hires three for Asia-Pacific marine division
Specialist insurer Beazley has hired three marine underwriters to be based in its Singapore office.
Marketform disposes of two books to Beazley
Lloyd's underwriter Marketform has sold its UK open market medical malpractice and UK and international delegated authority insurance businesses to Beazley.
Cyber criminals increasingly moving from privacy breaches to extortion
Increasingly sophisticated malware and ransomware attacks are rising to the top of the cyber threat list, with industry cyber experts predicting a surge in ransomware incidents in 2016.
Data breaches caused by hacking or malware on the rise, Beazley finds
Beazley’s specialist breach response services unit responded to 60% more data breaches in 2015 compared to the previous year, the insurer has revealed.
Continuing soft rating environment reflected in London market results
Full-year results released by London market players to date are reflective of the continuing soft rating environment and companies' reserve releasing strategies, according to analysts. In addition, questions have been raised over whether inflated company…
James, Maidment and Swatman elected to Council of Lloyd's
Lloyd’s has confirmed the election of three new members to the Council of Lloyd’s.