Professional indemnity

MS Amlin has hired ArgoGlobal's Tim Finch as lead underwriter for financial lines to replace Andy Pecover, who resigned last September

Insurance broker and consultancy Qdos Group has appointed EY to handle a sale of the business, The Insurance Insider understands

CNA has purchased a new quota share cover to support growth of its financial institutions (FI) and management liability portfolio that carries a ceding commission of just 28 percent, The Insurance Insider can reveal.

The bulk of Ironshore’s representations and warranties M&A team for the Americas has quit the Liberty Mutual-owned insurer to join Ascot’s MGA start-up Ethos, The Insurance Insider can reveal.

Willis Towers Watson North America (WTWNA) has consolidated a number of Finex offerings in the US into a single panel on its recently launched Connected Broking platform, The Insurance Insider can reveal

The price of directors' and officers' (D&O) coverage fell for the 17th quarter in a row in Q3 despite the threat posed by near-record levels of legal activity, which could increase claims

UK businesses have a blind spot for boardroom risks, CNA Hardy has warned, as research shows corporations are more focused on the threat of technology failure and cyber attacks.

Pioneer Underwriting has promoted Kate McCluskey from underwriter to head of professional indemnity (PI) international and US excess.

Former Dual CEO Talbir Bains is set to return at 1 January with a start-up MGA known as Volante that will look to commence underwriting operations across four continents, The Insurance Insider can reveal.

Newline Group has hired Andy Pecover, MS Amlin's class underwriter for financial lines, to lead its directors' and officers' (D&O) team, The Insurance Insider understands

Medical professional liability carrier Coverys plans to expand its reach in Florida by acquiring A-rated Global Insurance Management Company (GIMC) and its Healthcare Underwriters Group subsidiary.

Almost three months after the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower, professional indemnity (PI) underwriters and their advisers are reviewing their policy wording and demanding more information on proposal forms to weed out areas that could leave their firms exposed.