Articles by Harry Curtis
Cost of Hurricane Michael could hit $21bn including up to $10bn of insured losses
A week on from Hurricane Michael making landfall in Florida, estimates of the cost of the are beginning to emerge, running to as much as $21bn (£16.25bn).
Ex-Validus director of strategy John Hendrickson appointed Starstone CEO
Global specialty insurer, Starstone have announced that they have appointed John Hendrickson as group CEO.
IUA reports London company market growth of 16%, largest seen for five years
The total premium either written or controlled by the London company market has risen to £26.31bn – a 16% increase – according to the International Underwriting Authority's new statistics report.
Bureau Veritas unveils holographic training aid
Bureau Veritas has unveiled a new training aid using mixed reality technology that could drastically reduce training time on large industrial boilers.
Cincinnati acquires Lloyd’s syndicate from Munich Re
Cincinnati Financial has reached an agreement to acquire Munich Re subsidiary MSP Underwriting for £102m – a deal that we see them enter the Lloyd’s market for the first time.
Marine mutuals The Strike Club and The Standard Club to merge
Marine delay insurer, The Strike Club, has announced plans to merge with fellow mutual marine insurer The Standard Club group.
Motor insurance premiums could reach 'new highs' as Brexit uncertainty drives first motor insurance rise in a year
Following four consecutive quarter-on-quarter price cuts motor insurance premiums have risen by an average of 1% for quarter three of 2018 according to the latest Confused car insurance price index – in association with Willis Towers Watson - amid…
LMA appoints Ascot CEO as new chairman
The Lloyd’s Market Association has appointed Andrew Brooks, CEO of Ascot Underwriting, as its next chairman.
Liiba welcomes Lloyd’s Brexit pledge
The London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed Lloyd’s assurance that it would continue to honour policies in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
Davies acquires insurance consultancy
Davies Group has acquired insurance consultancy business Ember for an undisclosed amount.