Manchester Underwriting Management Ltd. (MUM) announced it has acquired Pelican Underwriting One Ltd. from third party managing agent Asta Capital Ltd. Pelican Underwriting One trades as Pelican Underwriting and specializes in writing solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) in England and Wales. …
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. (BHSI) announced it has introduced Financial Institution Professional Indemnity (FIPI) insurance in Asia. “Financial institutions are seeing an increase in both the frequency and severity of professional indemnity claims,” said Scotland Walsh-Riddle, head of Executive …
Chubb UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Chris Savvas as head of Professional Indemnity (PI), as the company continues to develop its financial lines and PI capabilities. In his new role, Savvas will be primarily responsible for the …
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced the appointments of Vanessa Maxwell as head of Professional Indemnity & Cyber Insurance and Tom Dilley as head of Financial Institutions in Southern Europe. “Vanessa will focus on building our professional indemnity and cyber …
Neon has completed the build-out of its claims team with the recent appointments of Gavin Coley as technical head of claims and James Sterling as claims manager for professional indemnity & financial lines. “Claims Director Sharon Long initiated the team …
Beazley has unveiled two sets of financial lines’ products for organizations domiciled outside the United States. One is designed for the specific needs of financial institutions and the other provides comprehensive management liability cover for traditional and emerging risks, the …
XL Catlin’s insurance operation in Iberia announced an extension of its professional indemnity coverage. Traditionally, the coverage protects professional service firms against legal costs and claims for damages to third parties which may arise out of an act, omission or …
Specialist insurer Hiscox said it is addressing new exposures faced by the media and creative industries with the launch of two tailor-made professional indemnity products focused on those working within digital marketing and event organizations. The insurer has also further …
Markel International has acquired Galleon Marine Insurance Agency, the London based MGA that specializes in marine professional indemnity and cargo liability business. Markel Capital Holdings today acquired the issued share capital of Galleon; details of the terms of the agreement …
Ironshore International has introduced a packaged policy to provide combined professional indemnity and general liability insurance for specialist engineers. Bermuda-headquartered Ironshore said it will underwrite coverage for professional liability, general liability, product liability and employer’s liability under one policy form …
