Articles by Charles E. Boyle

Any Prospects for Insurance Regulatory Changes in 2013?

Progress in making insurance regulatory changes has been slow, and there’s really nothing to indicate that the situation will change in the near future. The United States, however, has managed to make some relevant changes, despite the fact that it …

Prospects for Insurance Regulation in 2013

Progress in making insurance regulatory changes has been slow, and there’s nothing to indicate that this situation will change in the future. The United States has, however, made relevant changes. Although it has 50 different regulators, there is a common …

Brace to Join Catlin as Group Claims Director

The Bermuda-based Catlin Group Limited announced that Glenn Brace will join Catlin in early 2013 as Group Claims Director. He will be responsible for Catlin’s worldwide claims operations, including the claims functions of all six of the Group’s underwriting hubs. …

Thoughts on a Day to Remember and Honor Those Who Fought

There is a scene at the beginning of the World War I-based play “WarHorse” in which a cavalry troop of British soldiers going to France in August of 1914, extol their readiness for combat and their belief that they will …

Munich Re Raises 2012 Profit Forecast on Stronger 9-Month Results

Munich Re said it expects a higher consolidated result for 2012 than previously envisaged. Following a profit of €2.7 billion [$3.47 billion] for the first nine months of 2012 (same period last year: €80 million [$102.7 million]), Munich Re said …

Hub International Acquires Canada Broker Huestis Commercial Insurance

Chicago-based Hub International Limited announced that it has acquired the shares of Huestis Commercial Insurance Ltd. (HCIL), a Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada-based insurance brokerage firm. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Hub’s bulletin explained that “HCIL, which operates …

ANV Settles in as Lloyd’s MGA, as Capacity and Syndicates Grow

There are now 78 operating syndicates at Lloyd’s; 88, including Special Purpose and RITC syndicates. Although no new ones have so far joined Lloyd’s this year; three syndicates have transferred ownership: Hardy, acquired by CNA; Omega, acquired by Canopius, and …

Chairman Nelson Talks About the Future of Lloyd’s

Lloyd’s of London Chairman John Nelson knew when he acceded to his post one year ago that his predecessor, Lord Peter Levene, would be a hard act to follow. Levene served for nine years and oversaw significant changes at Lloyd’s …

ANV Settles in as Lloyd’s MGA, as Capacity and Syndicates Grow

There are now 78 operating syndicates at Lloyd’s; 88, including Special Purpose and RITC syndicates. Although no new ones have so far joined Lloyd’s this year; three syndicates have transferred ownership: Hardy, acquired by CNA; Omega, acquired by Canopius, and …

Chairman Nelson Charts Future Course for Lloyd’s

Lloyd’s of London Chairman John Nelson knew when he acceded to his post one year ago that his predecessor, Lord Peter Levene, would be a hard act to follow. Levene served for nine years and oversaw significant changes at Lloyd’s …