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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...

Jackson Concert Cancellations: Many Unknowns, Much Speculation

Jul 6 2009 // Michael Jackson’s untimely death, barely two weeks before he was to begin a long awaited series of 50 concerts, stretching over 8 months, continues to be headline news. It’s also news of another sort in the...

Jackson’s Death and Event Cancellation; Max Cap Rejected; Still Searching Air France Crash Cause; Den Dekker is New FERM

Jul 6 2009 // Michael Jackson’s untimely death, barely two weeks before he was to begin a long awaited series of 50 concerts stretching over eight months, has been the world’s top story. It’s also a story in London,...

London American Risk Specialists Offers Haz Mat Haulers Coverage

Jul 2 2009 // Houston, Texas-based London American Risk Specialists Inc. is offering a new market for hazardous waste transporters/haulers for hire or transporting own product between commercial locations (no residential...

This is It: Massive Headache for Jackson Concert Series Promoters

Jun 29 2009 // It was to be the comeback of the young century: Michael Jackson using the “This is It” tour to retake his throne as King of Pop, lord of the dance and darling of the masses. What grander stage than London for...