Gracechurch warns of “glacially slow” progress on gender balance as top female underwriter revealedCanopius’ head of US general liability Nicola Wood has been named London’s leading female underwriter in a new survey, although Gracechurch noted the “glacially slow” progress towards gender balance in the London market.
London’s leading property underwriters revealed…Tokio Marine Kiln has retained its position at the top of the property bench strength rankings for the fourth consecutive year in the ‘London’s Leading Underwriters’ survey, with Talbot’s Ollie Richards once again clinching the top individual spot for the class.
Canopius’ Nicholls and Atrium’s Burrows lead top A&H UW rankingCanopius has once-again returned to lead the accident and health underwriting bench strength table in the London’s Leading Underwriter survey for 2024, with the individual ranking resulting in a tie between Canopius’ Graham Nicholls and Atrium’s Russell Burrows.
Tulip Siddiq named City ministerTulip Siddiq has been formally confirmed as Britain's' City minister by HM Treasury, a move which hands the Labour MP responsibility for overseeing the financial services sector.
IUA names Generali’s Dumbrell as legal and regulatory committee chairGenerali’s Matthew Dumbrell has been appointed chair of the International Underwriting Association’s legal and regulatory committee.
New leaders emerge in fine art and specie as Arch’s Bauckham again tops war rankingThe Hartford overtook Ark to lead the fine art and specie underwriting bench strength table in the London’s Leading Underwriter survey for 2024, with the individual ranking resulting in a tie between Abigail Price and Steve Douglas from the respective carriers.
Miller head of innovation du Preez to depart in DecemberAndre du Preez, who worked on Miller’s in-house innovation hub and AI initiatives, is looking for new opportunities, The Insurer can reveal.
FCA unveils biggest shake-up of London stock market listings for 30 yearsThe UK's Financial Conduct Authority has outlined plans for the biggest overhaul to its listing regime in more than three decades as part of efforts designed to revive Britain’s capital markets and boost London's global competitiveness.
London’s leading cyber, casualty and PI & FL underwriters revealed…Beazley has topped the bench strength ranking for both cyber and professional indemnity in this year’s London’s Leading Underwriters survey, despite having no individual underwriters in either category amid a spate of new entrants.
Miller adds Gallagher’s Dines to establish global real estate offeringMiller has formed a real estate team, led by new hire Christopher Dines as head of client service.
Aviva completes £249mn deal for ProbitasAviva has completed its acquisition of Probitas for a total consideration of £249mn ($318.8mn) after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals.
Talent vs tech: a look back on London’s Leading Underwriters of 2023As we start the clock on the countdown to this year’s London’s Leading Underwriters report, we revisit the 2023 Gracechurch survey and the key themes that shaped the results.
UK insurance M&A deal activity rose 74% H1 2024The number of publicly disclosed M&A deals in the UK insurance sector during H1 rose by more than 70 percent year-on-year, according to EY’s latest analysis.
SiriusPoint hires Castel’s Williams as CRO for internationalBermudian (re)insurer SiriusPoint has appointed Anthony Williams as chief risk officer for SiriusPoint International Managing Agency and its international business.
Kaufman lands former AIG specialty head Paul Greensmith to lead London expansionExpansive US broker HW Kaufman has hired former AIG global specialty head Paul Greensmith to lead its London platform, The Insurer can reveal.
Lloyd’s unveils market members comprising Inclusive Futures CoalitionLloyd’s has unveiled the market firms and delivery partners which will form the membership of its Inclusive Futures Coalition, a scheme designed to enable black and ethnically diverse individuals to participate and progress in the London market.
Devonshire build-out continues with Euclid’s Grant as underwriting managerBP Marsh-backed start-up transactional risk MGA Devonshire Underwriting has continued its build-out with the hire of Michael Grant as underwriting manager.
Hiscox M&A rumours push London stocks higherHiscox’s share price jumped more than 10 percent on Monday morning following media speculation that the London-listed carrier could be a takeover target.
Digital MGA Aurora secures Axa capacity for commercial combined launchDigital commercial insurance MGA Aurora has launched its flagship commercial combined offering with limits of up to £12.5mn ($16mn) backed by Axa capacity.
CNA Hardy’s Day re-emerges as Apollo deputy CUOLloyd’s insurer Apollo has appointed former CNA Hardy active underwriter Carl Day as deputy chief underwriting officer.