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Marine insurance pricing instability a growing concern following Red Sea attacks: UIB
9th February 2024
The hijacking of the Galaxy Leader cargo vessel by the Houthi group and other attacks in the Red Sea has resulted in the diversion of ships towards a longer route, this alongside the cancellation of war cover for these vessels has led to higher marine insurance premiums, a challenge insurance ... Read the full article
UIB announces passing of Co-founder & President Dr. Mounir Kabban
16th November 2023
International re/insurance broker United Insurance Brokers Limited (UIB) pays tribute to its Co-founder and President, Dr. Mounir Kabban, as they announce the news of his passing on November 13th, 2023. “Mounir was not just a leader within our organisation; he was a source of inspiration, guidance, and unwavering support for all ... Read the full article
UIB opens two new companies in Peru
27th September 2023
International re/insurance broker UIB has expanded its operations in South America with the opening of two new companies in Peru. South Re, created by Jose Espinosa and Clara Escobar, and JEF Corredores de Seguros, headed by Ignacio Espinosa, will become UIB Corredores de Reaseguros and UIB Corredores de Seguros respectively, as ... Read the full article
Most repricing completed, focus now on maintaining discipline ahead Jan renewals: UIB CEO
14th September 2023
The hard market is not necessarily over, but most of the work of repricing has been done and the market is talking more about maintaining discipline, Shaun Barrington, CEO of UIB UK, commented speaking with Reinsurance News at the RVS 2023 Monte Carlo event. He said: “I believe that the renewal ... Read the full article
Francis Savari named CEO of UIB Asia
1st September 2023
UIB Asia Reinsurance Brokers Pte Ltd has announced that Francis Savari will take over from Hiroki Miyamoto as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), based out of Singapore. Miyamoto, who served as CEO for five years, will move to a new role at United Insurance Brokers Ltd in London to "enhance the Group’s ... Read the full article
UIB announces new Corporate & Capital Risks practice
25th October 2022
Re/insurance broker UIB has announced the formation of its new practice, Corporate & Capital Risks, following a major restructuring of its Specialty Lines division. James Wilson will lead the new practice, which UIB states will cater to ... Read the full article
UIB promotes Sahhar to Head of Downstream Energy
21st September 2022
International re/insurance broker UIB has promoted Mathieu Sahhar to Head of Downstream Energy, where he will report to Marc Perrin, Executive Director, Energy & Construction Division. Sahhar joined UIB in 2012, where he gained experience in the international property sector as a Broker for major international property clients, before being into ... Read the full article
UIB targets LatAm growth with property team hires
2nd August 2022
International re/insurance broker UIB has announced the appointments of Angel Martinez Roig and Deborah Martinez Ojeda to its expanding Property team with a particular focus on growth within the Latin American marketplace. Based in UIB’s London office, they join existing team member Carlos Rueda, reporting to Julian Ball, UIB’s Co Head ... Read the full article
UIB names David Waller as Divisional Director – Marine
13th July 2022
International re/insurance broker UIB has announced the appointment of David Waller as Divisional Director within its Marine Division. Waller has over 15 years of experience as a Marine insurance broker working with complex and difficult risks in cargo and stock throughput from a global portfolio, with skills in managing key market ... Read the full article
UIB adds Osama Altajer to Aviation & Space Team
20th June 2022
International re/insurance broker UIB has announced the appointment of Osama Altajer as Aviation Production and Risk Management Executive. Based in UIB’s offices in London, he will report directly to Miles Taffs, Managing Director, Aviation Division. Altajer brings over 20 years of experience negotiating with global brokers & insurers, innovating new facilities, handling ... Read the full article
UIB announces two senior appointments
11th March 2020
International re/insurance broker UIB has announced the appointments of Carl Smith as Operations Director and Olivier Carriere as a Senior Risk Engineer. Smith will join the firm in mid-April, reporting to UIBL CEO Shaun Barrington. He arrives from Marsh, where he previously held the roles of COO Specialty Practices between 2010 and ... Read the full article
UIB adds Miles Taffs to Aviation & Space team
27th February 2020
International re/insurance broker UIB has announced the appointment of Miles Taffs as Deputy Managing Director of its Aviation & Space team. He joins on March 16 and will report directly Craig Fisher, UIB’s Managing Director of Aviation and a Board Director of UIBL. Taffs has more than 30 years of experience in ... Read the full article
UIB opens new retail broking business in Colombia
6th April 2018
UIB, an independent international re/insurance broker, has announced the launch of a new retail broking business in Colombia, called UIB Seguros. Yolanda Guerra has been appointed head of the new company, and will report directly to Tony Dilley, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UIB International. Dilley commented: “Colombia is a stable country ... Read the full article
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