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Willis-backed insurtech Innovisk launches M&A MGA Themis

Innovisk Capital Partners, a London-based global insurtech start-up, has unveiled a new underwriting agency, called Themis, focussing on the provision of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) insurance solutions.   17 June 2019

Insurance

LIIBA adds Price Forbes and Lonmar CEOs to board

The London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association (LIIBA) has appointed James Masterton, chief executive officer of Price Forbes, and David Pexton, chief executive officer of Lonmar Global Risks, to its board.   17 June 2019

Insurance

MS Amlin hires RSA marine expert Vogiatzidou for Dubai operations

Re/insurer MS Amlin has appointed Mary Vogiatzidou as senior marine underwriter in its Dubai operations.   17 June 2019

Insurance

Swiss Re subsidiary ReAssure confirms IPO, expects LSE listing in July

ReAssure, a subsidiary of Swiss Re, has confirmed plans to undertake its initial public offering as per its announcement on the 7 June 2019.   14 June 2019

Insurance

Aon hires Phelps in Enterprise Client Group expansion

Global professional services firm Aon has hired Richard Phelps as an Enterprise Client Group leader as part of expansion plans. He will report to Jim Herbert, co-global head of the company’s Enterprise Client Group.   14 June 2019

Insurance

Marine insurers face ‘cocktail of risk’ after Gulf of Oman tanker attacks

Attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday will force insurance underwriters to scrutinise voyages more closely with premium increases for vessels in the region a “near certainty”, an industry expert has said.   14 June 2019

Insurance

Allianz reshuffles AGCS aviation & marine leadership following departures

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) has reorganised its aviation and marine management team, in a move it hopes will drive growth and profitability in its specialty business.   13 June 2019

Insurance

Berkshire Hathaway expands Australia footprint with new office and Chubb hire

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has expanded its presence in Australia with a new office in Adelaide, and appointed Monica Holland as underwriting manager and casualty manager for South Australia.   12 June 2019

Alternative Risk Transfer

Aon Securities hires JLT Capital Markets co-heads in ILS growth strategy

Aon Securities, the investment banking division of re/insurance broker Aon, has made two new strategic hires to help drive growth and innovation within its capital markets function.   11 June 2019

Insurance

Berkshire Hathaway opens French hub in European expansion; hires AXA XL exec to lead

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has launched a new office in Paris, and appointed François-Xavier d’Huart as country manager, as part of its strategic expansion in Europe.   11 June 2019

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