Michael Jones

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Exclusive: Lloyd’s scrutinising HISL facility allegations as wholesalers replace property insurance capacity

6 days ago | theinsurer.com | David Bull |James Thaler |Michael Jones

Lloyd's is looking into allegations by several carriers and brokers that UK-based HISL Brokers incorrectly claimed to have trading relationships with them when marketing a newly launched insurance facility.
Optio acquires specialist PI MGA Custodian Management

1 week ago | theinsurer.com | Michael Jones

(The Insurer) - Specialty MGA Optio Group has acquired UK-based MGA Custodian Management for an undisclosed sum, the company said on Thursday.
Probitas 1492 profit rises 17% in 2024

2 months ago | theinsurer.com | Michael Jones

Probitas 1492 has reported a UK GAAP pre-tax profit of 62 million pounds ($80.2 million) for 2024, an increase of 17% on the prior year.
Compre names former TIH CEO Howard independent, non-executive chairman

2 months ago | theinsurer.com | Michael Jones

Legacy specialist Compre Group has appointed former Truist Insurance Holdings CEO John Howard as its independent non-executive chairman.
Generali reports 94% 2024 combined ratio

2 months ago | theinsurer.com | Michael Jones

Italian insurer Generali has reported a 94% combined ratio for the 2024 full year, in line with its 2023 result.
North Sea shipping crash expected insured losses manageable: DBRS

2 months ago | theinsurer.com | Michael Jones

Insured losses from the March 10 North Sea shipping crash will likely total between $100 million and $300 million and be manageable for the industry, DBRS Morningstar has estimated
Exclusive: Willis lines up former Lockton Norway CEO Johannessen as European marine head

2 months ago | theinsurer.com | Michael Jones

Willis has lined up former Lockton Norway CEO Anders Johannessen as its European head of marine, three senior marine market sources told The Insurer.
Lockton names Larsen Norway CEO

2 months ago | theinsurer.com | Michael Jones

Lockton has appointed Øyvind Larsen as CEO of Lockton Norway. The appointment will take effect on April 1 2025.
IQUW posts 83.3% combined ratio for 2024

2 months ago | theinsurer.com | Michael Jones

IQUW reported a combined operating ratio of 83.3% for the 2024 full year, a 2.4 percentage point deterioration on the prior year, in an announcement on Wednesday.
Aegis London appoints Bare chief risk and compliance officer

2 months ago | theinsurer.com | Michael Jones

Aegis London has appointed Charity Bare as its chief risk and compliance officer, the company said on Wednesday.