Marine
Online commercial MGA partners with THB
Insureit UK, the online commercial insurance managing general agency (MGA), has chosen THB Risk Solutions as its distribution partner in time for the launch of a new range of commercial insurance solutions for brokers.
CNA unveils senior hires
CNA Insurance Company has announced the appointments of Paul Dowling and John Taylor to the newly-created roles of chief underwriting officer, commercial lines and chief underwriting officer, specialty lines, respectively.
Chubb announces £41.5m Lloyd’s Syndicate
Chubb Insurance has announced that it has received approval from the Lloyd’s Franchise Board to establish a new Syndicate which will be named Chubb 1882. It will commence underwriting from 14 June for business incepting from 1 July 2010.
BIBA 2010: Ace launches four new enhanced business covers
Ace UK was today due to launch a suite of new products targeting companies with one or more overseas branches, retailers, hotel groups and machinery manufacturers.
Hiscox reports £10m Deepwater oil disaster impact
Hiscox gross written premiums (GWP) increased by 6.4% in local currencies to £504.1m in the first three months of 2010.
Market Watch: Staying afloat
Marine insurance is tricky at best. Add a global recession, laid-up vessels and some soft sectors and you have a market in which only the most exacting will prosper, writes Jane Bernstein.
Broking Success: Niche is the word
Emmanuel Kenning meets a Blackburn Rovers fan who started his career on La Réunion, 200 miles east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, and is eager for broking to improve its image.
Lonmar raids HSBC Insurance Brokers for A&H chiefs
Lonmar Global Risks, the Lloyd’s and international insurance broker has announced that David Gray and Simon Henderson will be joining the company to lead the accident and health (A&H) division.
NMU expands into Northern Ireland
Former Allianz employee Roy Cunningham will join specialist insurer Northern Marine Underwriters (NMU) in Belfast.
QBE restructures business
QBE European Operations has restructured its product underwriting and distribution divisions.
Markel raids Catlin for underwriter
Tom Davies joins Markel's marine and energy division
Aon boosts marine team
Jayne Ward has joined Aon from RSA Marine
Product of the Month
Single premium multi-range marine policy
Biba and NMU launch new marine scheme
The scheme takes the place of two separate marine cargo options
Obituary - David Brett
David Brett of John Holman & Sons has passed away
RK Harrison undergoes restructure
The group creates three specialist bodies
Cargo: each risk is unique
The Joint Cargo Committee has recently reviewed the Institute Cargo Clauses and will be recommending...