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AssuredPartners snaps up broker Hettle Andrews for UK expansion

Florida-based property/casualty broker AssuredPartners has acquired Birmingham-based risk management and insurance broking firm Hettle Andrews & Associates.   16 July 2019

Insurance

Fidelis Group names senior claims manager

Louisiana-headquartered Fidelis Group Holdings (FGH) has hired Mark Taylor as senior manager of its claims division.   16 July 2019

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Everest appoints global head of fine art and specie from Charles Taylor

Bermuda-based Everest Re Group, has appointed Joshila Tailor as the global head of fine art and specie for Everest Insurance International, which includes Everest Insurance Ireland and Lloyd’s Syndicate 2786.   15 July 2019

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Allianz chief Jon Dye to replace Amanda Blanc as new ABI chairman

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has appointed Allianz Insurance chief executive Jon Dye as its new chairman, replacing Amanda Blanc who resigned last week.   12 July 2019

Insurance

Arcus taps RenRe Syndicate's head of property Alex Shepherd

Arcus Syndicate 1856, which is managed by Barbican Managing Agency, has hired Alex Shepherd as active underwriter from RenaissanceRe Syndicate 1458 where he was head of property.   11 July 2019

Insurance

AXA UK&I chief risk officer Evan Waks departs, is replaced by Direct Line director David Baker

Re/insurer AXA UK & Ireland has appointed David Baker as new chief risk officer, replacing Evan Waks who is leaving to pursue opportunities outside the company.   10 July 2019

Insurance

Cryptocurrencies to help boost UK’s financial services sector in post-Brexit era: deVere CEO

Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin could play a significant role in reshaping and strengthening the UK’s financial services sector post-Brexit, according to the CEO and founder of deVere Nigel Green.   10 July 2019

Insurance

Complacency on innovation risks Bahrain’s re/insurance lead: AM Best

Bahrain’s status as the re/insurance hub in the Middle East is waning as other countries in the region have started to overtake it with newer risk based regimes, making the Arab-state’s insurance sector, historically viewed as progressive and comprehensive, look “slightly antiquated”, according to ratings firm AM Best.   10 July 2019

Insurance

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions appoints Smith as head of contract surety Canada

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has appointed Conor Smith as head of contract surety Canada.   10 July 2019

Insurance

DAC Beachcroft and partners develop AI to deliver ‘immediate answer’ on motor liability

An AI-powered tool that “delivers an immediate answer on liability” following a motor accident is being developed by international law firm DAC Beachcroft in partnership with insurtech start up Automated Insurance Solutions (AIS) and claims solutions provider Audatex.   10 July 2019

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