May 1, 2007
In its search for ways to “make it easier for underwriters and brokers to ensure that insurance contracts are right first time,” Lloyd’s has begun testing a new system that will check insurance slips automatically. A “user group of market …
May 1, 2007
The Bermuda-based Catlin Group Limited announced that Chris King and Matthew Newman have been appointed as business group leaders for Catlin s underwriting operations in London. King will lead Catlin s War and Political Risk Business Group, which includes the …
April 30, 2007
ACE European Group announced from its London office that its Commercial Premises Pollution Liability (PPL) product is available online via its fully automated e-commerce platform – ACE Online. ACE said it is “the first in the market to offer brokers …
April 30, 2007
A moderate earthquake rattled parts of southeast England Saturday morning, toppling chimneys from houses and rousing residents from their beds. Several thousand people were left without power after the quake in the county of Kent. The only reported casualty was …
April 27, 2007
New Jersey based Dowell Insurance Agency, Inc., and Integrated Assurance Solutions (Dowell / IAS) announce a new marketing alliance whereby Dowell /IAS will be a Lloyd’s Coverholder for the Jewelry and Fine Arts and Collectibles industries. Dowell / IAS will …
April 26, 2007
Harleysville Insurance, headquartered in Harleysville, Pa., appointed Jenifer L. Rinehart as senior vice president of human resources. According to the company, she will be responsible for the design, planning and administration of all human resources and training programs for Harleysville’s …
April 25, 2007
Marsh’s London office announced that it has launched a new liability product for the power and utility industry. The Marsh Utility Liability facility is designed to provide cover for power and utility clients based outside the United States. Marsh’s Global …
April 24, 2007
Aon Re Global announced the appointment of Mike Reynolds to the position of chief financial officer. He replaces former CFO Jack Roby, who passed away in March. Reynolds joined Aon in 1996, serving in senior financial positions with Aon Captive …
April 24, 2007
Not so long ago it was beginning to look like “A” ratings were an endangered species. However, after a lot of belt tightening (and a benign year for nat cats in 2006), the rating agencies have been raising, rather than …
April 23, 2007
Directors and Officers Liability Nuts & Bolts: Navigators Pro is offering directors and officers liability and employment practices liability for all industry sectors. Deductible is minimum, $10,000. Minimum premium is $5,000. Maximum premium is $500,000. Dollars: $1 million to $10 …