Marine
Kaufman buys Oval International
Acquisition will see the Lloyd’s broker rebrand under original Lochain Patrick name.
Henderson creates new marine division
Broker aims to address "skills gap" in the sector.
Miller adds two from Aon to hull team
Duo was added as part of Miller's development plans.
Bluefin completes two broker buys
Broker seals deals for Staines Insurance Consultants and World Wide Sports Insurance.
Tysers appoints ex-Lonmar director Nemeth to marine role
New recruit brings over 30 years’ experience to the role.
Tokio launches freight liability product
New policy provides worldwide cover.
Bluefin subsidiary launches two new diving products
Bishop Skinner Marine looks to grow affinity partnerships.
Willis confirms insurer backing for Global 360
Willis has unveiled the first set of insurers to have given their backing to its new Global 360 offering.
Skuld names new vice president in claims service push
Skuld has moved to appoint Anders Hovelsrud as vice president specialising in hull, machinery and other claims for the marine insurance provider's syndicate 1897 at Lloyd's.
RSA confirms London Market cargo promotion
RSA has promoted David Godsoe to lead its London Market cargo business.
Barbican buys broker Seacurus
Barbican Group has bought UK-based specialist marine insurance broker Seacurus for an undisclosed sum.
Client view: chartered an attractive status
The fact that Cowens Survival Capability has chartered status influenced Greenray Turbines’ decision to work with the broker, according to client Anita Paulie.
Skuld appoints Farr as underwriter
Skuld, a marine insurance provider, today announces that David Farr has joined Skuld Syndicate 1897 at Lloyd’s as underwriter – hull.
Arc adds Noble Marine to roster
Arc Legal Assistance has signed up with Noble Marine Insurance to offer products to over 20,000 policyholders.
Amlin swings back to profit and agrees $50m MGA deal
Amlin returned to the black after posting a pre-tax profit of £264.2m for 2012, a marked improvement on the £193.8m loss recorded for 2011.
Biba extends NMU cargo scheme
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has put pen to paper and extended its members' cargo scheme for another three years with Northern Marine Underwriters (NMU).
Product: Skuld targets superyacht owners with protection and indemnity product
Skuld has created Skuld\Yacht, a new service dedicated exclusively to the protection and indemnity insurance needs of superyacht owners.
Mitsui at Lloyd's adds to marine team
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has appointed Darren Carr as class underwriter.
New legal expenses and assistance policy sails into market
General Legal Protection has launched a legal expenses and assistance product for the marine market with Bishop Skinner Marine.
Aspen goes to Fusion for underwriting manager
Aspen Risk Management has appointed Paul Singh as marine underwriting manager.
Cargo specialist comes aboard at Miller
Tony Robinson, a specialist in stock throughput, cargo and project cargo insurance broking, has joined Miller.
Marsh appoints ex-JLT man in energy practice role
Marsh has appointed Richard Higgins as global upstream and midstream leader within its energy practice.
Chaucer aims to boost broker access with cargo appointment
Chaucer has appointed Geoff Wilkinson as cargo class underwriter in the marine division of Chaucer Syndicate 1084.
Markel soars to profit
Markel International has reported a combined operating ratio (COR) of 84% for the six months ended 30 June 2012 compared to 130% for the same period of 2011.