‘Brexit’ Will Create Real ‘Risks & Uncertainties’ for Lloyd’s & London Market February 11, 2016 By L.S. Howard A UK exit from the European Union will create a “rarely experienced” level of uncertainty for Lloyd’s, the London market...
‘Brexit’ Threatens Britain’s EU-Dependent SMEs: UK’s RSA February 9, 2016 While UK-based small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) want to access opportunities in emerging and growth economies, they remain dependent...
Willis Towers Watson Appoints New Senior Leadership Team for Great Britain January 29, 2016 Willis Towers Watson, the global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced a group of senior leadership appointments within its Great...
RSA Appoints Stewart as Chief Risk Officer for UK and Western Europe January 26, 2016 London-based RSA has appointed Doug Stewart to the new role of chief risk officer for the UK and western Europe....
Bank of England’s Bailey Is Surprise Choice for Chief of U.K. Regulator, FCA January 26, 2016 By Suzi Ring Bank of England Deputy Governor Andrew Bailey will become the new chief executive officer of the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority,...
Insured Losses from U.K. Storm Desmond Estimated at $1.1 Billion: PERILS January 15, 2016 The initial estimate of the insured property market loss for flood damage caused by storm Desmond during Dec. 4-24, 2015...
Amlin Finalizes Merger of 2 European Subsidiaries, Creating Amlin Insurance SE January 8, 2016 Amlin plc, the London-based specialist insurer, announced the successful completion on Jan. 4 of the cross-border merger of two of...
UK Regulator’s Acting CEO McDermott Withdraws From Race for Permanent Role January 8, 2016 By Suzi Ring U.K. Financial Conduct Authority’s acting top executive withdrew from the race to take the role permanently after manning the post...
Ryan Direct Agrees to Acquire Northern Ireland MGA, Midas Underwriting January 8, 2016 Ryan Direct Group (RDG), the insurance services business and part of Chicago-based Ryan Specialty Group (RSG), has entered into agreement...
Risk of ‘Brexit’ Pushes U.K. Services Firms’ Confidence to 3-Year Low January 7, 2016 By Jill Ward Confidence among U.K. services firms slid to a three-year low last month as the risk of Britain exiting the European...