Operations/tech

Beazley has launched a digital business unit headed by COO Ian Fantozzi as it seeks to accelerate the digitalisation of the business.

The Corporation used Acord standards to build this early iteration.

Isha Patel has worked at the carrier since 2013 and was previously area director of the south.

The insurer is expanding its programme in line with underlying growth.

HIA International and Luker Rowe are the latest addition to the intermediary.

The company has also acknowledged that former Ironshore CEO Kevin Kelley is set to join as non-executive chairman.

The agreement, the second with the Norwegian carrier, covers its workers’ compensation book.

ERS has secured a $350mn injection of new equity with experienced sector investor Abry Partners buying into the firm to support its strategic pivot to specialty lines insurance and reinsurance, Insurance Insider understands.

The division will have a maximum capacity of $50mn for any one risk, with up to $250mn of syndicated capacity via the US.

IGI is set to launch into the contingency market and has appointed underwriter Emily Clapham to lead the entry into the class, Insurance Insider can reveal.

Senior CorSo executive Ashley Hirst will take over innovation and transformation responsibilities at the primary unit.

Nicolas Masjuan and Christian Müller are joining the management board as Camillo Khadjavi departs.