Simpson is a freelance writer and editor. He retired as Chief Content Officer for Wells Media Group in July, 2022 after 18 years with the company.
May 18, 2018
Lloyd’s and independent specialist marine broker SSL Insurance Group has agreed to merge with fellow Lloyd’s broker and delegated authority specialist Endeavour Insurance Services. The deal will conclude with both companies being acquired by a fund advised by private investment …
May 10, 2018
Lloyd’s of London has directed its underwriters to terminate any insurance programs they have with the National Rifle Association (NRA) and to not enter into any new ones. “The Lloyd’s Corporation has given very careful consideration as to whether syndicates …
May 9, 2018
Nationwide has made an investment in Betterview, a machine learning insurtech startup that focuses on analyzing data from drones, satellite and other aerial imagery. Betterview said it will use the undisclosed amount of money to expand the use of its …
May 7, 2018
Congress is headed for a “major showdown” over the flood insurance program, according to an insurance broker lobbyist who notes that the program expires July 31, right in the middle of hurricane season. That also happens to be the very …
May 3, 2018
Insurance broker Lockton will pay a $7 million fine for administering National Rifle Association (NRA) member insurance programs in New York that officials say violate several state laws. The settlement with Lockton is the first in what is a broader …
May 2, 2018
The Hartford reported a big rise in net income for the 2018 first quarter, crediting improved overall underwriting results, lower catastrophe losses, a boost in net investment income and tax reform. Net income for the quarter came in at $597 …
April 30, 2018
Insurance and reinsurance veteran Thom Smith has joined the Los Angeles-based reinsurance intermediary GJS Re as executive vice president. Smith brings four decades of insurance and reinsurance experience covering a range of operations and responsibilities. Most recently, Smith was president …
April 30, 2018
Corporate risk managers are buying parametric insurance policies to supplement, not replace, their indemnity-based policies. The parametric products worked well with customers hit by the 2017 hurricanes, according to Robert Nusslein, head of Swiss Re’s Innovative Risk Solutions Americas, who …
April 30, 2018
A new report commissioned by Lloyd’s of London finds a role for insurance in helping the sharing economy grow by clearly defining the risks in the peer-to-peer world. However, differing views on who should take on sharing these risks could …
April 25, 2018
Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson announced three senior appointments within its Corporate Risk and Broking segment to strengthen its broking platform. These appointments are part of the company’s ongoing investment in its dedicated broking centers, which feature specialized teams using …