Accident and health

Pressure is growing from Lloyd’s underwriters on A&H coverholders, which often attract high commissions.

THB and Armfield Harrison & Thomas place the policy for a medical supply chain firm.

The broker is committed to expanding in A&H, especially in European markets. 

The underwriter will be responsible for managing the portfolio as part of the specialty unit’s growth plans.

The Professional Footballers’ Association reported a six-fold increase in players accessing mental health services between 2013 and 2018.

Justin Yeo was previously at Aspen for more than three years. 

Anna Sagar and Samuel Casey assess whether expectations of coronavirus-related losses are likely to match outcomes in what were tipped to be some of the most exposed classes.

This week the team looks at the final throes of lawsuit activity connected to Irma claims and new entries into the A&H sector.

The move into the space follows similar expansions by Convex and Lancashire.

The entry into the market follows a handful of carrier exits in London.

Stephen Catlin and Paul Brand’s start-up continues its specialty lines expansion as a contraction in A&H capacity signals higher rates.

From a hospital case, with declining profitability and worsening claims, the A&H market is returning to good health, with rates having firmed since the onset of Covid-19, writes Helen Yates