Chaucer News

Cobalt, Chaucer Offer 1st Lloyd’s Shariah Compliant Political Violence Cover

Shariah compliant managing general agent Cobalt Underwriting has launched a new political violence product backed by Chaucer. Cobalt, the London market’s only Shariah compliant underwriting agency, will offer the product with Lloyd’s capacity provided by Syndicate 2084, the Shariah compliant …

Hanover Insurance Announces 3 International Executive Appointments

The Hanover Insurance Group Inc., based in Worcester, Mass, announced that Robert A. Stuchbery will assume broader responsibilities as president of international operations of The Hanover. In this role, he will oversee Chaucer’s operations and be responsible for development of …

Ascot, Chaucer & Skuld Form Underwriting Consortium for Renewable Energy

Ascot Underwriting Ltd. has formed Renewco Consortium (ReCo), a dedicated and independent underwriting platform for the renewable energy industry. The Lloyd’s consortium is jointly led by Ascot and Chaucer and managed by Ascot; Skuld is the third consortium partner. With …

Chaucer to Open Miami Office to Build Latin American Business

Chaucer, a specialist Lloyd’s insurance group, said it will open an office in Miami, Florida during the fourth quarter of 2014 to develop Latin American business for Chaucer Syndicate 1084. Uwe Fischer, region development director for Latin America, will relocate …

Hanover Insurance Group Q1 Profit Rose 33% to $66M

The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. reported net income of $66.2 million for its 2013 first quarter, up 33.2 percent compared to $49.7 million income reported during the first quarter of 2012. Operating income for the first quarter was $59.9 million, …

Best Affirms Ratings of The Hanover Insurance Group and Subs

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a” of the subsidiaries of the parent holding company, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (THG), collectively referred to as The Hanover …

160-Year Old Hanover Retaking Its Place as P/C Industry Leader

Eight out of 160 years of history may not seem like a big deal but for Hanover Insurance Group, founded in 1852, the last eight years have seen a series of big deals. Eight years ago in 2004, the $2.4 …

Best Affirms Lloyd’s Syndicate 1084 Ratings; Withdraws Chaucer Holdings’ Rating

A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a+” of Lloyd’s Syndicate 1084. In addition Best affirmed the ICR of “bbb” of Chaucer Holdings PLC …

Marsh Offers Ship Owners Protection for Increasing Charterers’ Defaults

A bulletin from Marsh’s London office warns that “ship owners are becoming increasingly concerned about the financial consequences of a rise in ship charterers filing for bankruptcy.” The problem prompted marsh to come up with a new product, “Charter Default.” …

Best Comments on Chaucer and Lloyd’s Syndicate 1084 Ratings

A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has commented that the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a+” of Lloyd’s Syndicate 1084 the ICR of “bbb” of the UK’s Chaucer Holdings PLC (CHP) are …