Chaucer Insurance
Career development: Tackling the issue of attracting young claims talent
For several years there has been increasing concern around the long-term resourcing of claims departments. There is clearly a need for new blood in the London claims market but, where is that going to come from?
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Commercial insurers: Winners and losers
The annual Insurance 360 Business Insurers Insight Report service rankings show some steady, some on ladders - and some on snakes.
Market moves: Insurers lead the way in recruitment
As the industry heads into 2012, insurers appear to be the most active in the recruitment space. Leading the way in Chaucer, with five new global hires, and Chubb, which brought in four new faces for the new year. Meanwhile, Tokio Marine added two staff…
Your say: Nothing left to fight for
Following the recent credit hire case of Darren Bent, and the alleged fraudulent activity of Autofocus, isn’t it time for all insurers to fully embrace the general terms of agreement protocol?
Chaucer strengthens energy team
Chaucer has made new underwriting appointments in London, Houston and Oslo.
Review of the year - Lloyd's & London Market: The costliest year ever?
The first half of 2011 saw an unprecedented number of catastrophic events, so how has Lloyd’s and the London market coped?
Market moves: Insurers move for senior staff
For the second week running insurers were the major movers and shakers, with Ecclesiastical recruiting a managing director for Ireland, Aviva adding to its executive team, and NIG expanding its presence in London. In broking, Willis continued to make…
Chaucer resignations trigger double appointment
Board members at Chaucer Syndicates have announced two long-term appointments following the resignations of high-profile figures Bob Deutsch and Richard Scholes.
Chaucer enhances motor team
Chaucer Insurance has appointed Paul Baxter as head of direct to enhance the division’s commitment to building a leading UK motor business.
Market moves: Getting ready for the fourth quarter
Lloyd’s players were the most active recruiters this week as the insurance industry looks forward to the fourth quarter. A number of underwriters in the London Market made appointments, with a view to strengthening their teams. Moves among insurers…
Market moves: Bucking the trend for UK employment
With September in full swing, announcements of moves around the market are arriving thick and fast. After the dearth of recruitment news in August, disciplines across the industry spectrum appear busy luring expertise from competitors, promoting from…
Chaucer bolster terrorism arm with underwriter appointment
Chaucer has today revealed the appointment of Christianna Coates as political violence underwriter within the war and terrorism team of Chaucer Syndicate 1084’s marine division.
Chaucer’s Ball to write property treaty
Specialist Lloyd’s insurance Chaucer has named Simon Ball as international property treaty Underwriter within Chaucer Syndicate 1084’s property division.
Career development & CSR: Paralympian goes for gold with Chaucer sponsorship
One of the UK's top wheelchair rugby players is hoping support from Chaucer will give him the backing he needs to realise his Paralympic medal dream.
Penny Black's insurance week
As if the big brokers don't have enough on their plate contending with regulators breathing down their necks, Aon and Willis now have to ward off Decepticons too.
People moves - 7 July 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 7 July 2011 edition of Post.
Chaucer takeover completed
Chaucer has confirmed its takeover by US-based The Hanover Insurance Group has been completed.
Chaucer outlines delisting timetable after scheme sanctioned
Following an application by Chaucer to the UK Listing Authority, it is expected that trading of Chaucer Shares on the main market of the London Stock Exchange will be suspended from 4:30pm on 30 June 2011.
Hastings eyes Aviva and Allianz in 2012 IPO push
Hastings Direct's panel of insurers has more than doubled in size since a management buyout 18 months ago, with more firms due to sign up this year, as it eyes one million policies.
Chaucer adds to political violence team
Chaucer Syndicate 1084 has confirmed the appointment of Henry Buchanan as an underwriter within its marine division’s political violence and terrorism team.
AM Best affirms Hanover ‘A’ rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of The Hanover Insurance Group Property and Casualty Companies (The Hanover) and its members.
M&A - market update: Coming together
Merger and acquisition activity is finally on the rise following a long period of stagnation. Daniel Dunkley looks at what is behind the increase.
Chaucer takeover set
The acquisition of Chaucer by The Hanover Insurance Group, set for completion by 1 July, will create a combined premium income of $4bn, and bring scale, diversity and financial strength benefits to all stakeholders, according to the Lloyd's insurer.
Chaucer bolstered by rate rises across UK and energy portfolios
Chaucer this morning reported gross written premium income of £274.1m for the first quarter of 2011 (2010 Q1: £250.1m).