Zurich partners with ICS to launch sustainability captive Envision ReZurich North America has teamed up with Innovative Captive Strategies (ICS) to create Envision Re which aims to serve businesses that are looking to optimize their risk management programs while reducing their carbon footprint.
Flood Re adds Ministry of Defence’s Stedman to boardUK state-backed reinsurance scheme Flood Re has added the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Shirel Stedman to its board as a non-executive director.
Aon and Mosaic partner with Apex Group to launch ESG offeringAon and specialty insurer Mosaic have partnered with financial services provider Apex Group to launch an ESG product offering, Apex Protect.
Ardonagh Specialty joins Brokerslink’s global broking networkIndependent specialty broker Ardonagh Specialty has joined Brokerslink’s international network.
Gallagher expands energy and power services to Middle East & AfricaGallagher has launched its energy and power risk engineering services in the Middle East and Africa, with Jack Wishart appointed to lead the practice.
TMK launches life sciences product to address cyber and IP coverage gapsTokio Marine Kiln (TMK) has launched a life sciences insurance product – ‘IntelliMed’ – which will combine comprehensive coverage for traditional life sciences risks in combination with intellectual property (IP) and cyber risk cover.
Broker JMG Group completes dual UK acquisitionsBroker JMG Group has completed the acquisitions of Knightsure Insurance Brokers and T I Alexander Insurance Brokers in a move designed to strengthen its UK position.
UK insurance vacancies hit an all-time high: Harrison HolgateA war for top corporate governance talent has driven UK insurance vacancies to an all-time high, according to insurance recruiter Harrison Holgate, which pointed to a trend for firms looking to bolster the headcount of ESG specialists as they adapt to increased climate-related oversight.
WTW appoints Gallina to lead property broking in real estate, hospitality and leisureWTW has named Dominic Gallina as the head of property broking – real estate, hospitality, and leisure within corporate risk and broking (CRB) North America.
GRP makes second acquisition of 2023 with Nucleus Underwriting buyGlobal Risk Partners (GRP) has continued its 2023 M&A drive with the acquisition of Nucleus Underwriting (Nucleus).
Biba extends Evans’ tenure as chair for further three yearsThe British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has extended Jonathan Evans’ tenure as chair for a further three years.
Allianz promotes Rashid as underwriting manager for London’s EC&P businessAllianz has promoted Arshad Rashid as its regional underwriting manager for London in its engineering, construction & power (EX&P) business.
Aston Lark announces duo of senior director appointmentsHowden-owned broker Aston Lark has announced two senior appointments with Alistair Matthews as head of the Thames Valley office and new regional director, with Lee Parr named as an associate director in the commercial division.
Axa XL promotes Coxall as head of underwriting, UK & Lloyd’sAxa XL has announced the promotion of Stephanie Coxall as head of underwriting management, UK & Lloyd’s.
Insurtech Superscript completes £45mn Series B fundingUK-based insurtech Superscript has completed a £45mn ($54.6mn) Series B funding round led by existing investor BHL UK and new investor The Hartford.
Newline Europe appoints Weitemeier to its executive boardNewline Group subsidiary, Europe Versicherung AG (Newline Europe), has added Nina Weitemeier to its executive board with oversight for claims, legal, compliance & regulatory matters.
Assithèque sees ownership change with Balogh’s share purchaseInsurance-focused boutique consultancy Assithèque has announced that Eugen Balogh has replaced David Swanepol as co-managing partner & managing director.
Aviation and aerospace veteran Mason calls time on 43 year careerAviation and aerospace insurance veteran Russell Mason has called time on his insurance career, announcing his formal retirement on his Linkedin.
SRG bolsters retail offering with Fleet and Commercial acquisitionIntermediary Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has continued its recent run of M&A with the acquisition of specialist insurance broker Fleet and Commercial.
The Sunday Times names Aviva’s Blanc business person of the yearUK news publication The Sunday Times has named Aviva’s group CEO Amanda Blanc as its business person of the year for 2022.