Liberty Specialty Markets
LMI set to open Leeds office
Liberty Mutual Insurance is set to open a new office in Leeds and has also announced a number of new appointments to support growth in this sector.
Irish regulator banned Quinn family
Irish MP Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has alleged that Financial Regulator Matthew Englefield tied the hands of the Quinn Insurance administrators by banning any bids from the Quinn family.
Williams to head D&O for LIU Europe
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe has appointed Guy Williams as head of directors' and officers and financial institutions.
Liberty appoints head of D&O
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe has appointed Guy Williams as head of directors and officers and financial institutions (D&O/FI).
Liberty makes Brazil appointment
Liberty Syndicates has named reinsurance underwriter Douglas Sakamoto to its team in Brazil.
Market moves: All change at the trade bodies
With insurer moves slower than last week, this week has seen a number of changes among the trade bodies, with the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, the |British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Federation of European Risk Management Associations…
Wholesale environmental insurance broker launched
Edia is an independent environmental insurance resource for insured, intermediary and underwriting markets located outside the US.
Nicholson to chair Liberty Syndicates
Liberty Syndicates Management, part of Liberty Mutual, has appointed Keith Nicholson as non-executive chairman.
Liberty sets sights on ‘significant multiples’ of GWP
Liberty Mutual has doubled its gross written premium in UK commercial lines for the first half of the year, as it looks to open up a Leeds office.
From the archives - 9/11 Terrorism: Ten years later...
A decade has passed since the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. How has the market for terrorism policies responded and recovered in that time?
Quinn granted takeover approval in Ireland
The European Commission has cleared Liberty Mutual's proposed acquisition of the general insurance business of Quinn Insurance in Ireland.
Quinn gains takeover approval in Ireland
The European Commission has cleared Liberty Mutual's proposed acquisition of the general insurance business of Quinn Insurance in Ireland.
October court date set for Quinn sale objections
Any policy holders or other interested parties opposed to the imminent sale of Quinn Insurance will have the chance to raise their concerns at a court hearing on 4 October, according to the Irish Independent.
Marsh offers small solicitor firms 'exclusive' PI deals
Marsh claims to have two exclusive insurer deals for small and mid-sized firms of solicitors to help tackle what it describes as a “challenging renewal season for solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) insurance”.
People moves – 4 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 4 August 2011 edition of Post.
Swiss Re breaks protocol to deny Quinn links as regulators probe claims
The Malta Financial Services Authority and Irish financial regulator, Central Bank of Ireland, are in discussions to establish how stories surfaced that Quinn Insurance founder Sean Quinn was set to return with a new underwriting vehicle, Post has…
LIU Europe appoints environmental liability underwriter for France
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe (LIU Europe) has appointed Audrey Mondin as environmental impairment liability underwriter in its Paris Office.
Blasts prompt rethink over Indian appetite
Insurance claims arising from the recent terrorism attack in Mumbai are unlikely to have an immediate impact on rates, according to market observers.
Sport - Olympics: The Olympic challenge
With only 12 months to go until the opening ceremony, Rachel Gordon attempts to break through the veil of secrecy and assess the insurance industry's role in the London 2012 Olympics.
Liberty Mutual appoints Bristol boss
Liberty Mutual Insurance has promoted Martino D’Aliesio to regional manager at its Bristol office.
Quinn set to issue UK policies until end of 2012
Quinn Insurance will continue issuing new UK policies until the end of 2012 even though the insurer's new owners are only buying its Irish operations, according to the Irish Independent.
LMA announces new board members
Lloyd’s Market Association has announced the results of its 2011 board election.
Career development & CSR: Liberty charity football match
Liberty International Underwriters Europe is hosting a charity football match at league one football team Charlton Athletic's Valley ground on 19 May in a bid to raise £10 000.
Irish brokers wary of Quinn business model after takeover
Uncertainty remains over the business model of the former Quinn Insurance, following its takeover by Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank, according to Irish brokers.