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International insurers’ London presence to diminish amid increased competition
Analysts expect other firms to follow in Beazley’s footsteps by looking elsewhere
Results season round-up: six monthly interims for 2015
Insurers and brokers report their six monthly interim results for 2015.
Beazley CEO Horton braced for MH17 war claims
Beazley chief executive Andrew Horton has admitted the speciality insurer could face exposure following last week’s Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 disaster.
London market presence set to contract as Beazley targets US
Beazley is expecting continued growth in the US alongside a London market reduction after its US operation aided a 61% increase in group-wide profit before tax of $132.9m (£77.8m) in the opening six months of the year.
Beazley looks to Amlin for double hire
Beazley has expanded its UK homeowners insurance team with the appointment of two underwriters.
World Cup cancellation insured to the tune of £744m
The sum insured for cancelling the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil has been estimated at $1.25bn (£744m) by specialist insurer Beazley.
Beazley's posts $2m fall in GWP for Q1
Beazley posted gross written premium of $516m (£304m) for the first quarter of 2014, down from $518m in the first three months of 2013.
Beazley claims manager Folliard joins Markel
Markel International has appointed Beazley’s Gabrielle Folliard as claims manager for its professional and financial risks division.
Beazley's Lam moving from Hong Kong to Singapore
Beazley's senior specialty lines underwriter Gordon Lam will be moving to the insurer's Singapore office.
Beazley Syndicate 623 reports $18.6m total gains increase
Beazley Syndicate 623 reported an $18.6m (£11.1m) increase in its total gains for 2013, rising to $61.4m from $42.8m in 2012.
Beazley issues positive 2012 forecast on Lloyd's syndicates
Beazley has issued a promising forecast on what it expects its return on equity to be for two of its Lloyd’s syndicates in the 2012 underwriting year.
Biba members to access Beazley event scheme
Members of the British Insurance Broker’s Association will be given access to a bespoke event insurance scheme provided by Lloyd’s insurer Beazley as part of a new deal.
Beazley highlights lack of personal accident cover at Winter Olympics
Up to half of the 6000 athletes currently competing at the Winter Olympics in Sochi could be doing so without adequate personal accident insurance, according to Beazley.
Beazley recruits Ark’s Gray as specialty underwriter
Beazley has named Ark Syndicate’s James Gray as a new specialty underwriter.
Beazley targeting 2% investment yield for 2014
Specialist London insurer Beazley is hoping to return to 2012's investment yield next year after recovering from plummeting returns in the first half of 2013.
Beazley tipped to cope with 'challenging' 2014 as share price heads skywards
The stock market is expected to continue to respond favourably to Beazley’s “impressive” 2013 results, according to Westhouse Securities analyst Joanna Parsons.
Beazley records its lowest COR since 2002 listing
Beazley shaved seven percentage points off its 2012 combined operating ratio of 91% in chalking up the lowest COR since the insurance firm became a public company 12 years ago.
Beazley forecast for £17m boost in profits
London insurer Beazley will tomorrow report profits of almost $278.8m (£171m) alongside a special dividend of 8.5p according to a Westhouse Securities analyst.
Beazley and Hiscox launch D&O consortium
Lloyd’s players Beazley and Hiscox have joined forces on a new D&O facility for brokers and clients.
Market Moves - 16 January 2014
Beazley and LV Broker were among the insurers making changes to personnel this week, while Towergate featured among the brokers making moves.
Beazley satellite capability set for take-off following Bensoussan hire
Beazley has appointed Hiscox senior underwriter Denis Bensoussan to establish a satellite insurance capability within the company following the specialist insurer’s move into aviation insurance in 2012.
Beazley boosts Latin American development with appointment
Beazley has appointed Ricardo Ortega as head of business development in Latin America.
Beazley unveils upgraded D&O cover
Beazley has broadened its directors and officers cover to include regulatory investigations and inquiries.