Aspen Insurance
Market moves: Davies and Questgates recruit former Merlin employees
The week again belonged to the loss adjusting fraternity, as the fight to recruit staff left displaced by the demise of Merlin continued with Davies and Questgates both welcoming fresh faces.
Aspen launches computers, cyber, privacy and media risks covers
The underwriters risk management business has launched a range of new covers to protect against risks relating to computers, data and cyber-crime.
Aspen recruits former Hiscox head
Aspen Risk Management has appointed Lee Chelton, pictured, as head of regional professional indemnity.
Aspen appoints group CFO
John Worth will replace Julian Cusack, who took the role on an interim basis after the February departure of Richard Houghton.
Aspen recruits five MDs in management restructure
Aspen Re has appointed five new regional managing directors and three global product leaders as part of a management reshuffle.
Property owners' product launched by Aspen
Aspen has launched a specially-designed property owners’ insurance product, in a bid to help policyholders get to grips with the “growing issue” of underinsurance.
IUA elects two new board members
Two new members have been elected to the Board of the International Underwriting Association.
Aspen reshapes management
Aspen Insurance Holdings has made changes to the management of its insurance segment.
'Encouraging' Aspen Q1 results affected by Costa Concordia
Aspen has reported Q1 net income after tax of $78.7m (£48.6m), leading chief executive Chris O'Kane to describe his firm's early results as "encouraging" despite insurance results being affected by the sinking of the Costa Concordia.
Market moves: Canopius and CGSC dominate appointments
This week the recruitment space belonged to Canopius and Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford. Canopius restructured its entire executive committee, alongside appointing an underwriter, while CGSC recruited a new chief commercial officer, head of operations and…
Lloyd’s witnesses new wave of MGAs due to Solvency II and M&A activity
In recent months the industry has witnessed a renewed surge in the number of Lloyd's insurers teaming up with managing general agents to access new lines of business.
Aspen hires chief underwriter for northern region
Aspen Risk Management has appointed Steve Cheshire as head of underwriting for its business in the north of England.
Claims Roundtable: How can insurers innovate to win the retention race?
In the toughest economic environment for years, companies have to prove they have a competitive edge when it comes to handling claims.
Market moves: Insurers dominate again
Zurich made two high-profile appointments this week, as the recruitment space was once again dominated by insurers.
Market moves: Spring comes early for insurers
Following a strong week for managing general agents, insurers were the main recruiters this week as the market begins its move into the spring.
Houghton departure triggers new Aspen board search
Aspen has begun the search for a new chief financial officer to succeed Richard Houghton, who will be leaving the company effective 29 February to pursue other opportunities.
Houghton departure triggers new Aspen board search
Aspen has begun the search for a new chief financial officer to succeed Richard Houghton, who will be leaving the company effective 29 February to pursue other opportunities.
Roundtable: Turning the focus onto casualty fraud
While the motor sector has tended to grab the headlines, fraud is on the rise in other areas too. Post gathered together a number of industry experts to debate how the profile of this issue in the casualty sector can be raised
Aspen blames 'challenging year' for operating loss
Aspen Insurance Holdings chief executive Chris O’Kane has bemoaned a near record year for catastrophes for an operating loss of $1.26 (80p) per share in 2011, however, he was eager to point more positive results from the company’s casualty and specialty…
My best 11 - Simon Burley, Delta Claims Services and CILA
Simon Burley, president of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and director at Delta Claims Services, selects his best XI for an insurance start-up.
Aspen opens in Manchester
Aspen Risk Management has opened new premises in Manchester, the company’s fourth office outside London.
Reinsurance - January renewals: Toughen up
Despite the catastrophes of 2011, the predicted — and much needed — January renewal rate hardening has failed to materialise.
Career development: Aspen gains chartered status
Aspen Risk Management has been granted chartered status.
Aspen Risk Management gains chartered insurers status
Aspen Risk Management has been awarded corporate chartered insurers status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.