Hardy Insurance
Interview: Peter Elliot on why he gave up the insurance boardroom to drive aid ambulances to Ukraine
To mark the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine Jonathan Swift spoke to retired insurance marketing veteran Peter Elliot about how the conflict changed his life.
Dive In to delve into the 'Diversity Dividend'
The 'Diversity Dividend' is the theme of the third edition of the Dive In festival taking place in September.
Women in Insurance: In Jenny’s footsteps
With diversity so high on the insurance industry’s agenda and the world of science recently celebrating the annual Ada Lovelace Day, highlighting the contribution of women in science, Post set out to find when the first female underwriter made her mark…
Insurance Census - Gender: Mind the gap
The insurance industry is showing signs of improvement when it comes to gender equality, but it still has a lot of work to do
Market Moves - 13 November 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Hardy looks to Hiscox for energy and marine division head
Hiscox's Carl Day has been appointed energy, marine and aviation head at Hardy.
CNA Europe names Hardy boss Brosnan as CEO
Hardy chief executive Dave Brosnan has been promoted to a new role as CEO of CNA Europe, replacing John Hennessy.
Thompson appointed to Argenta Syndicate Management board
Argenta Syndicate Management has appointed David Thompson to its board with effect from 1 April 2014.
Career file - David Brosnan: Hardy CEO Merry replaced by Brosnan
Hardy has announced that Barbara Merry is to depart the insurer with immediate effect, replaced as chief executive by senior vice-president of international, David Brosnan.
Hardy CEO Merry replaced by Brosnan with immediate effect
Hardy has announced that Barbara Merry is to depart the insurer with immediate effect, replaced as chief executive by senior vice president of international, David Brosnan.
Hardy strengthens board with double appointment
Underwriting agency Hardy has appointed David Stevens as board director and chief financial officer for the Hardy group of companies.
Interview: Ian Parker: Taking the scenic route
Ian Parker’s search for the right firm took him across the globe before he finally found his ‘sweet spot’ with Equity. The chief executive tells Post why the insurer is such a perfect fit.
Market Moves: Busy insurers make a raft of hires along with a number of key departures
Insurers led the way in a recruitment frenzy this week. AIG swooped for a head of commercial property, while Hardy acquired a property treaty business unit manager. There were departures too, with QBE’s Steven Burns announcing retirement from full time…
Hardy makes senior appointment from Kiln
Hardy Underwriting has appointed Lloyd Tunnicliffe as its new property treaty business unit manager.
Market Moves: Cox joins Ecclesiastical management board, while Bluefin’s Philip moves up again
Both insurers and brokers completed their fair share of high-profile hires this week. Ecclesiastical took top billing among insurers, with the appointment of Brit’s former chief executive Ray Cox as a board member, while among brokers Bluefin recruited…
Hardy hires Thomas in non-exec role
Lloyd’s insurer Hardy has appointed a former Willis risk management leader and insurance solicitor to join its board as a non-executive director.
Market Moves: MGAs make a raft of recruitments as broking is unusually placid
Exits and entries were once again high on the agenda this week as a number of managing general agents, including Argenta and UK General, unveiled a host of high-profile appointments. While the broking sector was uncharacteristically quiet, Mitsui…
Construction: Unfinished business
While the construction sector is enduring a difficult period due to the economic downturn, insurers are optimistic that, with several major projects underway and in the pipeline, there are still opportunities in the market
Career File - Matt Bunting: Former Catlin deputy director of claims takes on Hardy role
Hardy Underwriting has hired Matt Bunting as the firm’s head of claims.
Hardy names Bunting as claims head
Hardy Underwriting has appointed Matt Bunting as head of claims.
Lloyd’s consortium has construction covered
Four construction risks syndicates in the Lloyd’s market have joined forces to offer underwriting capacity of up to $166m (£108m), in a move that seeks to place the consortium at the forefront of insuring the largest construction risks in the world,…