Latest London Headlines
All the headlines from our London Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Gallagher Acquires Connor Hale Kerslake
Dec 31 2003 // Itasca, Ill.-based brokerage giant Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced the acquisition of London-based Connor Hale Kerslake Ltd. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. It is Gallagher’s 13th acquisition in...
London American Offers More Commerical Auto Markets
Dec 16 2003 // London American General Agency Inc. continues its growth as they obtain more commercial auto markets for contractors and more. London American has up to four markets for commercial auto. Classes include: contractors,...
Industry People Making Moves in 2003
Dec 15 2003 // As you will probably notice from this list, it is not scientific, preferential, etc. We retraced news coverage of this past year and tried to come to an agreement on who made headlines. We likely left off a few...
Industry People Making Moves in 2003
Dec 15 2003 // As you will probably notice from this list, it is not scientific, preferential, etc. We retraced news coverage of this past year and tried to come to an agreement on who made headlines. We likely left off a few...
London American Offers E&O Renewal Solutions
Dec 10 2003 // Recognizing an increasing need by insurance agencies to replace their non-renewed errors & omissions coverage, London American General Agency Inc. has secured a number of alternative markets to meet the demand. These...
HCC to Invest in London-Based Illium
Nov 6 2003 // Houston’s HCC Insurance Holdings Inc. announced it has agreed to invest in U.K.-based holding company Illium Insurance Group Ltd., owner of a new Lloyd’s managing agency and syndicate specializing in U.K. third...
London American Becomes Preferred Facility for “A:XV” Insurer
Oct 22 2003 // London American General Agency Inc. announced that effective immediately they are a “Preferred” Commercial Property/Casualty Underwriting Facility for an “A:XV” insurer. The underwriting authority...
XL Re Appoints Dieter Kohl Sr. VP, European Casualty Manager
Oct 17 2003 // Bermuda’s XL Re Ltd. announced that Mr. Dieter Kohl has been appointed to the new position of Senior Vice President and continental European Casualty Manager. He will be based in London, reporting to David J. Watson,...
ACE INA UK Eligible to Offer Insurance on E&S Basis for More Than 30 States
Oct 15 2003 // ACE INA UK Limited, a London-based operation of the ACE Group of Companies, is now eligible to offer insurance on an Excess & Surplus lines (E&S) basis in more than 30 U.S. states, including New York and...
RMS Expands Commitment to Lloyd’s Market
Oct 10 2003 // Newark, Calif.-based RMS, a provider of products and services for the management of catastrophe risk, has expanded its commitment to the Lloyd’s market with the addition of three Lloyd’s managing agents as new...
AEMI Appoints French as London Branch Manager
Oct 9 2003 // ACE European Markets Insurance Limited (AEMI) announced the appointment of Stephen French to the position of branch manager of its London office. French will also retain his current responsibilities as property...
“A:XV” Insurer Strengthens Its Committment to London American
Oct 7 2003 // Mark Maucere, president of San Diego-based London American General Agency Inc. announced that effective immediately London American has a “Preferred” Commercial Property/Casualty Underwriting Facility for an...
Special Coverage: NAPSLO Annual Convention
Oct 6 2003 // The NAPSLO Annual Convention took place Sept. 10-14 in San Diego at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina. For more Insurance Journal interviews and special video coverage of the NAPSLO Convention, including an...
Special Coverage: NAPSLO Annual Convention
Oct 6 2003 // The NAPSLO Annual Convention took place Sept. 10-14 in San Diego at the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina. For more Insurance Journal interviews and special video coverage of the NAPSLO Convention, including an...
U.S. Risk Purchases Stake in London Broker
Sep 30 2003 // Dallas-based U.S. Risk Insurance Group Inc. (U.S. Risk) announced it has entered into a financial transaction with London-based Insurance Broker, NCG Professional Risks Ltd. (NCG). The transaction involves U.S. Risk...
ACE Announces Top Executive Appointments for Global Units
Sep 26 2003 // ACE Limited President and COO Evan Greenberg announced that, effective January 1, 2004, Mark Herman has been appointed as President, ACE Global Professional Lines and Andrew Kendrick has been appointed as President and CEO...
Best Affirms Zurich Specialties London ‘A’ Rating
Sep 24 2003 // A.M. Best Co. announced that it has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) of Zurich Specialties London Ltd. (ZSL), and assigned a “stable” outlook. “The affirmation...
Target Insurance, Lloyd’s of London Team Up to Offer Professional Liability Program
Sep 23 2003 // Target Insurance Services and Lloyd’s of London have entered into a new program partnership to provide insurance agents professional liability insurance. The program will be offered to property and casualty agents...
Endurance Worldwide Moves to Permanent London Headquarters
Sep 12 2003 // Endurance Worldwide Insurance Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bermuda’s Endurance Specialty Holdings, announced that it has moved its permanent headquarters to No. 2 Minster Court on Mincing Lane in London. The...
Allied World (Europe) Officially Opens London Office
Sep 10 2003 // Allied World Assurance Company (Europe) Ltd. celebrated the opening of its London underwriting branch with a reception at its offices at 22 Billiter Street yesterday. The London facility was recently approved by the...
