News

BIBA Launches Intellectual Property Scheme via OPUS Underwriting

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has launched an intellectual property insurance scheme with leading specialist underwriting agent OPUS Underwriting. The new scheme offers competitively priced intellectual property insurance to companies with products, brands and […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Reinsurance News; Munich Re Teams Up with Nectar in Asia-Pacific Markets

Munich Re Syndicate Singapore (MRSS) has announced the partnership with a new cover holder, Nectar Specialty Risk Pte Ltd (“NECTAR”), a Singapore incorporated limited liability company, committed to delivering bespoke (re)insurance solutions for its clients […]

HR & Employment

Pen Underwriting Appoints Nick Milton Head of Sales

  Pen Underwriting today announced the promotion of Nick Milton to the position of Head of UK Sales & Distribution with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the 16-strong national sales team and the strategic expansion […]

Insurance Brokers

Broker News: Arch Completes on Obelisk Underwriting Deal

Arch Insurance (UK) Limited (“Arch”), part of Arch Insurance International, has completed the acquisition of Obelisk Underwriting, a specialist underwriting agency. The acquired business, which generated approximately £5 million of gross written premium in 2018, […]

Insurance Regulation

Insurance Business: Guernsey Looks to Expand MGA Presence Post Brexit

Plans to develop the managing general agents sector in Guernsey have moved forward with a visit to the island from the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA). Managing Director Peter Staddon and MGAA founder David Coupe […]

News

New Products: CFC Launches Pollution Liability Cover for SMEs/Contractors

CFC, a specialist insurance provider and pioneer in emerging risk, recently announced the availability of its pollution liability products for SMEs and contractors.  These products are offered in a number of territories (excluding the United […]

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Insurance Business: Arch Completes on Axiom Underwriting Acquisition

Arch Insurance (UK) Limited, part of Arch Insurance International, has completed the acquisition of Axiom Underwriting, having initially purchased a 60% share in the business in 2015. The acquired business, which generated approximately £20 million […]

HR & Employment

Beazley Appoints New Head of Speciality Lines in Germany

Specialist insurer Beazley has appointed Ulrich Schaller to lead the development of its specialty lines offering in Germany from 1st April 2019. The portfolio includes financial lines products for both commercial organisations and financial institutions […]