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ACE Names Talbott Executive Vice President – International Property
Oct 14 2009 // The ACE Group of insurance and reinsurance companies has announced the appointment of Derek Talbott as Executive Vice President, International Property. He will be responsible for the management and performance of...
Gallagher’s London Office Hires New Trade Credit Team
Oct 13 2009 // Arthur J. Gallagher’s London office has announced the hiring of a new Trade Credit team, joining the established Political, Project and Credit Risks business unit, reporting to MD Kit Brownlees. Rupert Murray, Steve...
Market Reform Renamed ‘London Market Group’
Oct 13 2009 // The Market Reform Group has been renamed the London Market Group (LMG) and its scope of action has been broadened to “discuss any aspect of business where a cross market view, or some collaborative action, might be...
Gregory to Join Axis Insurance in London
Oct 8 2009 // Mark Gregory will join AXIS Insurance in London as chief executive officer of international specialty lines and branch manager of AXIS Specialty London, effective Jan. 1, 2010. Gregory will report to Jack Gressier,...
London American Risk Specialists, Inc Congratulates GSID in the Development of a New HIV Preventative Vaccine
Oct 6 2009 // Houston, Texas October 6, 2009 – London American Risk Specialists, Inc. is pleased to congratulate our mutual Chapman & Associates client, Global Solutions for Infectious Diseases (GSID) for its work in the...
Declarations
Oct 5 2009 // 20% The percentage of U.S. drivers who admit they have read or sent a text message while behind the wheel, even though nearly all of the respondents considered such action unacceptable, according to an AAA survey. $500...
People
Oct 5 2009 // David Daniel was named chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”). He will lead the organization as chairman for the 2009-2010 term. Daniel is president of Daniel &...
London: International Insurance Center
Oct 5 2009 // Systems Changes, Technology, Talent Pool Position London Market for the Future London’s insurance market comprises general carriers, specialty carriers, reinsurers, brokers, underwriters, claims handlers, lawyers,...
London: International Insurance Center
Oct 5 2009 // Systems Changes, Technology, Talent Pool Position London Market for the Future London’s insurance market comprises general carriers, specialty carriers, reinsurers, brokers, underwriters, claims handlers, lawyers,...
Ex-AIG Financial Exec Cassano Returns to U.S. As Probe Continues
Sep 29 2009 // Joseph Cassano has come home to face the music. The former AIG executive closely associated with one of the most sensational collapses in corporate history, recently slipped back into the United States. Under intensifying...
Insurance Agent Jailed for Falsely Representing Lloyd’s in Kentucky
Sep 23 2009 // A financial service worker in South Carolina was sentenced today to two years in prison for using a scheme to dupe mortgage companies and homeowners in Eastern Kentucky. David C. Thomas, of Greenville, S.C. admitted he...
Lloyd’s Chairman: Limiting UK’s Financial Services is ‘Dangerous Talk’
Sep 18 2009 // Lloyd’s of London Chairman, Lord Peter Levene, strongly defended the important role financial services play in the UK’s economy in general and in the City of London in particular. Levene chastised policymakers,...
London American Expands Underwriting Division in Dallas
Sep 17 2009 // London American Risk Specialists Inc. is expanding its Dallas, Texas, underwriting division and has created an underwriting/binding authority department in the Dallas office. The department will offer in-house quoting and...
Martinez Joins London American Risk Specialists in Dallas
Sep 8 2009 // Dorothy Martinez has joined London American Risk Specialists Inc. as a senior broker in London American’s newly created binding authority division in Dallas, Texas. Martinez has extensive underwriting experience, and...
People
Sep 7 2009 // Texas-based Specialty Insurance Managers Inc. appointed several new vice presidents. Karen Ashton was named vice president of the Arlington, Texas, branch. Bonnie Stalkfleet is now vice president of the Granbury branch....
Chiodetti Promoted to Mult-Lines Manager at London American
Aug 24 2009 // Houston-based insurance wholesaler London American Risk Specialists Inc. has promoted Chris Chiodetti to multi-lines manager. She will be responsible for all multi-lines/middle market operations, underwriting and servicing...
Arnold Appointed President of London American Risk Specialists
Aug 5 2009 // Houston-based London American Risk Specialists Inc. reported that Robert L. (Rob) Arnold, has joined the firm as president and partner. Arnold will be responsible for all MGA operations and the strategic direction of the...
Chartis: Other Firms Share AIG’s New Name; Is It a Name to Remember?
Jul 28 2009 // A U.S. health care advisory group and a London-based risk technology research firm share something in common with American International Group’s (AIG) new brand Chartis Insurance: a name. But it’s doubtful they...
Torus Re Names Mardon President/Chief Underwriting Officer
Jul 21 2009 // Torus Insurance Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Tim Mardon as President and Chief Underwriting Officer of Torus Re with immediate effect. He will report directly to Clive Tobin, Chief Executive of...
Catlin Strengthens London Aviation Team
Jul 9 2009 // Catlin Group Limited has strengthened its already significant London aviation underwriting team with the addition of Richard Power and Mark Stanley. Power will join Catlin on August first as a senior underwriter and head...
