Reinsurance
Gallagher completes 100% Capsicum Re ownership deal
Business was founded in 2013 by Grahame Chilton and Rupert Swallow through a strategic partnership with Gallagher.
Brokers warn redundancies at MS Amlin are “inevitable”
Experts say the restructure is understandable but could lead to office closures as Amlin pulls out of nine business lines.
Lloyd's launches product innovation facility with £53m capacity
New initiative to focus on emerging risks, with underwriters from a range of different businesses taking part including Tokio Marine Kiln, Beazley and Hiscox.
Stephen Catlin strikes out with fresh insurer
Catlin is working with deputy CEO Paul Brand and the business starts with $1.8bn of capital with the firm looking to underwrite insurance and reinsurance for complex speciality risks for a range of commercial lines in Bermuda and London.
China Re completes Chaucer deal
Regulatory approval followed sale price of $950m being confirmed last September.
Ardonagh expands into reinsurance with Prices Forbes Risk Solutions
New offering to be headed by David Barrie.
City Insurance Brokers and Compass launch profit insurance scheme
Product designed for brokers with delegated authority and MGAs.
Opinion: Rupert Swallow on the important role of reinsurance
The importance of reinsurance: It is little understood and often ignored, but reinsurance plays a vital role in the everyday business of broking, writes Rupert Swallow