Canopius News

Markets/Coverages: Howden Launches European Cyber & Tech E&O Facility

Howden, the global insurance group, today announces the launch of one of the first dedicated European cyber and technology errors & omissions line slips for primary business. The product is led by Canopius and IQUW with support from three other …

Lloyd’s Leads Insurers in Raising Rates, Cutting Taiwan Cover as Conflict Risks Rise

Lloyd’s of London underwriters are leading insurers in raising rates and cutting the amount of cover they offer for risks involving Taiwan as concerns grow over possible military action by China, industry sources with knowledge of the matter say. Insurers …

People Moves: Arch Promotes Blois to Underwriting Mgr, Hires 3 PI U/Ws; Canopius Names CFC’s Gayle as Cyber U/W; WTW Taps Sales From Aon for Large Client GB Team

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Arch Insurance, Canopius, and Willis Towers Watson (WTW). A summary of these new hires follows here. Arch Promotes Blois to U/W Manager, Hires 3 PI Underwriters Arch Insurance’s UK Regional Division …

People Moves: Hamilton Appoints Brown as Chair of Board of Directors; Canopius Taps Hartley From AXIS to Lead New Aviation Reinsurance Business

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Hamilton and Canopius Group. A summary of these new hires follows here. Hamilton Appoints Brown as Chair of Board of Directors Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. announced that David A. Brown, a …

Specialty Re/Insurer Canopius Expands in APAC, With Launch of Melbourne Office

Canopius Group, the global specialty re/insurer, announced the opening of a new trading office in Melbourne, Australia. The operation will be led by David Mutton, who joins Canopius as casualty underwriter, APAC with immediate effect. Canopius will initially underwrite casualty …

People Moves: Liberty Mutual New Global Property Product Lead; Canopius Head of U.S. Actuarial; Dresner Takes Everspan CEO Role

Liberty Mutual Appoints Maria Grace to New Role of Global Product Leader, Property Liberty Mutual Insurance has appointed Maria Grace as global product leader, property, effective January 3, 2023. Grace will be responsible for the profit and loss of property …

Tech Update: Canopius to Launch Tech and Data Hub in UK

Canopius Group, the London-based global specialty re/insurer, announced the launch of the “Canopius Tech & Data Hub” in Manchester, UK. The Hub, which will begin operating early next year, will ensure that Canopius is developing the best possible solutions within …

People Moves: CoreLogic Names Dodd CEO; CAC Specialty Adds 4 to Senior Living Team; McCann Joins Lockton Re; Canopius Appoints Lee General Counsel

CoreLogic Names Dodd CEO Patrick Dodd has been appointed president and chief executive officer of CoreLogic, the global property information, analytics and data company. Dodd was named interim chief executive officer in January 2022. Prior to assuming the top job …

People Moves: Canopius CUO Duffy to Retire Next Year; AXA XL Promotes Baker to Head of Construction, UK & Lloyd’s

Canopius CUO Duffy to Retire Next Year Canopius Group, the London-based global specialty re/insurer, announced that, after nearly 17 years of service, Group Chief Underwriting Officer Mike Duffy will retire in 12 months’ time. Duffy joined Canopius in January 2006 …

Canopius Completes Loss Portfolio Transfer Agreement With Legacy Acquirer Riverstone

Canopius Group, the London-based global specialty re/insurer, announced it has completed a loss portfolio transfer (LPT) agreement with RiverStone International. The agreement covers discontinued classes of business underwritten by Canopius’ Lloyd’s syndicates and will see RiverStone’s Syndicate 3500 indemnify Canopius …