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Lloyd's Guide - Introduction
Any organisation, or indeed market, that makes £3.7bn profit in a year is obviously doing something right. Lloyd’s has done just that in 2006, but has also benefited from a benign hurricane season and a lack of other disasters.
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Making a low key entry
A less well known entry point to the market is through an established managing agent which takes on the administrative and regulatory aspects of the newcomer's business, as well as guiding it through the Lloyd's culture. Michael Faulkner explains
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The right man's time has come
David Gittings, who takes over the top job at the Lloyd's Market Association, has an impressive pedigree, but will his zeal and skills be enough to drive through the market reforms needed? Emma Jones talks to the man
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Names change for the new investors
Despite a reduction in the number of active Names in the Lloyd's market, new members and partnership vehicles have seized the opportunities presented by a burgeoning market. James Sullivan reports on the new breed of investors and the many opportunities available to them
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Heading in the right direction
Nigel Bond looks at how two successive years of profit for the UK non-life insurance market is creating greater competition.
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Putting capital under pressure
As balance sheets improve M&A is back on the agenda, but is there enough capital? Andrew Holt reports.
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Buffett's recipe for success
Andrew Holt takes a look at Berkshire Hathaway's success in the insurance market, and how it has made its chairman a multi-billionaire.
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Bringing in the specialists
Caroline Muspratt looks at the role of the business consultant.
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Ace climbs the pack
The fastest riser in the Top 50, Ace has traced a path of underwriting excellence. Established in 27 EEA countries and exploiting new areas such as environmental and cyber risks. Andrew Holt talks to Andrew Kendrick, the man at the top of Ace European Group.
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Top 50 Insurers at a glance
1 - Lloyd's2 - Aviva3 - Royal Bank of Scotland4 - Royal & SunAlliance Group5 - Zurich Financial Services6 - AXA7 - AIG8 - Ace European Group9 - Allianz10 - Munich RE11 - HBOS plc12 - QBE Insurance Group13 - NFU14 - XL Capital15 - Fortis16 - Co-operative Insurance Society17 ...
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Listings 41-50
41 CONVERIUM INSURANCEAddress:Converium Insurance UKLevel 12, 71 Fenchurch Street LondonEC3M 4BSt: 020 7553 8100f: 020 7553 8120w: www.converium.com Chief officer: Alan Grant, managing directorMajor shareholders: 100% owned by Converium AGNumber of UK offices: 1Number of UK employees: 9Main lines of business: Liability, aviationCompany history: The company was formed in July ...
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Listings 26-40
26 BNP PARIBASAddress:Pinnacle HouseA1 Barnet WayBorehamwoodHertsWD6 2XXT: 020 8207 9000F: 020 8953 6222E: info@pinnacle.co.ukW: www.pinnacle.co.uk Chief officer: Norman Shuker, chief executiveYear established: 1971Major shareholders: BNP ParibasNumber of UK employees: 650Main lines of business: Creditor, warranty, investment products, special risks insurance, and a range of general insurance productsCompany history: Formed in ...
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Top 50 Insurers 2006
With competition as fierce as ever, Andrew Holt explains why the invasion of US insurers is good for business
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Listings 15-25
15 FORTISAddress:Fortis HouseTollgateEastleighHampshire SO53 3YAt: 023 8064 4455f:023 8064 1146e: natalie.taylor@fortis.comw: www.fortisinsurance.co.uk Chief officer: Barry Smith, chief executiveYear established: 1939Number of UK offices: 2Number of UK employees: 1,227Number of UK general insurance agents: 5,000Main lines of business: Personal lines: private car, household (buildings and contents), travel, caravan and camping. Commercial ...
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Listings 1-14
1.LLOYDSAddress: 1 Lime Street, London, EC3M 7HAt: 020 7327 1000f: 020 7626 2389w: www.lloyds.com e: helpdesk@lloyds.comChief officer: Richard Ward, chief executive officerYear established: 1688Number of UK offices: 2Number of UK employees: Approximately 650Main lines of business: Casualty (28%), property (26%), treaty reinsurance (25%), motor (7%), marine (7%), energy (4%), aviation ...
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Up in smoke
As commercial property claims soar by 60%, Andrew Cave finds that many business claims could be avoided by better damage prevention and risk assessment.
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Protection for landlords
As the buy-to-let market continues to grow, property portfolios are no longer the preserve of the professional landlord. We ask John Bibby for his views on the key insurance issues for the one million UK landlords acticalities of risk prevention.