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IT Awards 2025
Insurance Times Awards 2025: Antares Global’s Ryan Eckhard proves the ‘value of investing’ in young talent
Ryan Eckhard, class underwriter for marine XL at Antares Global, speaks about his entry for the Insurance Times Young Achiever Award
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Pen Underwriting appoints six in marine leadership reshuffle
‘All those appointed today to take on pivotal practice roles have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities,’ says managing director
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Apollo promotes for new head of MET as Mason steps down
’His leadership, technical insight and commitment have left an enduring legacy and we wish him every success in his well-earned retirement,’ says group chief underwriting officer
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Marine MGA appoints seasoned yacht underwriter to board
’I’m looking forward to seeing what we can achieve with his expert guidance and support,’ says managing director
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Geo Underwriting expands marine proposition for brokers
’Our expanded team includes underwriters with wide-ranging technical expertise and real-world marine experience, enabling us to assess and underwrite risks with a flexible approach,’ says head of marine
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Miller expands marine P&I offering with senior appointment
’His extensive experience across multiple markets, deep expertise in P&I and proven leadership make him the ideal candidate,’ says head
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London market premiums exceed £100bn for second year running
‘Our study has clearly shown the importance of the London company market to the financial services sector and wider UK economy,’ says director of communications
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Organisational shake-up sees Liberty Specialty Markets unify lines
‘These changes are designed to help us deliver our strategic objectives in a more streamlined manner,’ says the UK and MENA president
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AI will redefine marine insurance – IUMI’s Khanna
’As an industry, we need to keep pace with this change, or we run the risk of being left behind,’ says data and digitalisation chair
News Analysis
UKGI market returns to underwriting profit as expense management pays dividends
Market intelligence firm pinpoints the best performing business lines in UKGI, while warning that the ‘diverging fortunes’ between firms’ expense and loss ratios can make or break sustainable profitability
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Former international rugby player joins Howden
‘I am a results-driven professional focused on building long lasting, meaningful business relationships, which makes Howden the perfect fit for me,’ says appointee
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MGA moves to full independence as it announces buyback of Arch’s minority shareholding
’Full independence will further enhance our ability to attract market-leading underwriters who share our long-term vision of building a specialist, diversified global marine MGA,’ says chief executive
News Analysis
Which commercial lines products will find sustainable profit in 2026?
Insurance Times analyses eight major commercial lines products to predict where the industry will see sustainable growth in 2026 amid challenging market forces
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Probitas Ada Spa 2024 graduates to full Lloyd’s syndicate
‘We are delighted to start the next step on our journey trading as a full syndicate,’ says managing director
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Aviva upgrades freight liability product with new features for brokers
’Marine insurance may be centuries old, but it shouldn’t stay stuck in the past,’ says marine manager
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MS Amlin simplifies structure to trade under single brand
‘Giving our customers clarity whenever they see the name MS Amlin is a natural and positive step forward for us,’ says chief executive
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Brokers warned as Middle East tensions push war risk premiums up 60% – GlobalData
‘War risk cover, once a niche product, is re-emerging as a critical discussion point,’ says data and analytics firm
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Verlingue London Markets plans to enter professional lines market in 2025
Broker’s executive director says this move marks ‘the next step for us to complete the jigsaw’ of its current wholesale offering
News Analysis
BMS Group eyes UK retail growth following DR&P acquisition
‘The two businesses working alongside one another will create opportunities to enhance client outcomes, grow together and provide a remarkable environment for our people,’ says chief executive
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Biba 2025: Sompo aims to double underwriting headcount in regional presence push
’We’re here for the long term and we’re here to grow – and we’re here to make a difference,’ says head
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