December 21, 2011
In a brief statement, issued by its office in Dublin, Beazley plc confirmed that it is to undertake a strategic review of the business of Hardy Underwriting Bermuda Limited. The statement followed the announcement by the board of Hardy on …
December 20, 2011
A.M. Best Europe β Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A+’ (Superior) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “aa-” of Lloyd’s Syndicate 2001, which is managed by Amlin Underwriting Limited, and the FSR of ‘A’ …
December 14, 2011
A JPMorgan unit cannot force insurers to pay a $250 million settlement between failed investment bank Bear Stearns and government regulators, a state appeals court in New York ruled on Tuesday. Reversing a trial court, the appeals court threw out …
December 12, 2011
Liberty Syndicates Management, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, announced that Peter Sprent, an experienced political risk and trade credit underwriter, will be joining Liberty Syndicates at Lloyd’s to lead its Global Financial Risks team. Chief Underwriting Officer, Matthew Moore …
December 8, 2011
U.S. business leaders are as concerned as their European counterparts over a talent and skills shortage, despite record unemployment levels across much of the U.S. The talent risk was number two in a survey conducted by Lloyd’s in compiling its …
December 7, 2011
Losing customers and struggling to find talented workers are the top two risks facing business leaders across the world, according to a new report published by Lloyd’s. The report, based on a global survey of 500 business leaders, was carried …
December 5, 2011
Torus announced that it has entered into an agreement with Starr Underwriting Agents Limited whereby Torus Syndicate 2243 acquires the renewal rights to CV Starr Syndicate 1919’s Continental European Marine, Casualty, Financial Lines and General Property business, effective January 1, …
November 28, 2011
A.M. Best Europe β Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited, UK-Based Hiscox Insurance Company Limited and Hiscox Insurance Company (Guernsey) …
November 22, 2011
Stephen Riley, Executive Director of Global Aerospace and chairman of the International Underwriting Association, has been named to become Chairman of the London Market Group (LMG). He will take over from Barnabas Hurst-Bannister following the LMG’s meeting on December 8, …
November 21, 2011
Insurers are bracing themselves for claims in excess of $10 billion after floods in Thailand disabled major foreign-owned manufacturing operations there, adding to an already record-breaking natural catastrophe bill this year. Analysts and industry executives say it is too soon …