Aspen names Paul Bradbrook as UK CFO


Aspen Insurance Group, a specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Paul Bradbrook as UK Chief Financial Officer. Bradbrook brings nearly three decades of industry experience to his new role, particularly in senior finance positions. He joins Aspen from R&Q Insurance Holdings, where he served as Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to that, Bradbrook […]

Ebix Europe unveils new data-first features for PlacingHub


Ebix Europe, a London-based technology specialist, has introduced a new suite of data-first features for its digital placing platform, PlacingHub, to support market modernisation. Launched earlier this year, PlacingHub is Ebix Europe’s electronic placing platform, allowing brokers and insurers to quote, negotiate, bind, and endorse business digitally. The new DataFirst suite offers flexible, user-defined document […]

HDI Global appoints Melanie Windirsch Head of International Programmes


Melanie Windirsch has been appointed the new Head of International Programmes (IP) at HDI Global SE. She succeeds Dr Dirk Höring, who held the position before being promoted to the HDI Global SE Executive Board in April. Dr Kuhnt, COO and CIO of HDI Global commented, “I am delighted to welcome Melanie to my leadership […]

Steadfast to expand London office due to increasing demand for placing business into Lloyd’s


Steadfast Group, the parent company to a range of broking and underwriting operations, including reinsurance broker Steadfast Re, has announced plans to expand its London office as the company is seeing increasing demand for placing business into the specialist Lloyd’s market. At the same time, the organisation has also got off to a strong start […]

Understanding Excess & Surplus (E&S) Lines


Understanding Excess & Surplus (E&S) Lines for Contractors’ General Liability Policies: What Agents Need to Know Navigating the world of insurance for contractors often brings agents face-to-face with the complexities of Excess & Surplus (E&S) lines. As a tool designed to provide coverage where standard markets won’t, E&S lines can be a vital part of […]