Lion Underwriting has signed an agreement with Hong Kong-listed China Taiping Insurance Company to write marine-related risks in Australia, citing frustrations with Lloyd’s lack of “consistency and enthusiasm” in the sector. The agency last month started assessing and accepting business in areas … [Read more...] about Lion secures Chinese capacity in response to Lloyd’s ‘inconsistency’
Lions at the Melbourne Underwriting Expo
A very successful Melbourne Underwriting Expo in Melbourne today, thank you to all our brokers for coming around & chatting to us. … [Read more...] about Lions at the Melbourne Underwriting Expo
a Lion view on current market conditions
After a recent trip to London & spending time with various Lloyd’s markets, I thought it was time to put pen to paper & provide a personal view on the current market conditions. There are still many brokers seeking rate reductions on renewals or asking for heavy discounting on known rates … [Read more...] about a Lion view on current market conditions
Happy Easter from the pride at Lion
The Management & Staff take this opportunity to thank you for your support over the past couple of months. We wish you a pleasant Easter break, stay safe on the roads & enjoy all the chocolate! … [Read more...] about Happy Easter from the pride at Lion
Lion’s 4th Birthday
Lion celebrated 4 years in business yesterday. The Directors sporting their Lion aprons from the staff. … [Read more...] about Lion’s 4th Birthday
Ausure Conference Goldcoast
Lion Underwriting recently attended the Ausure Conference on the Gold Coast. Congratulations to the Ausure Perth CBD branch who were the recipients of the Fastest Growing Branch award, proudly sponsored by Lion Underwriting. … [Read more...] about Ausure Conference Goldcoast
Welcoming our first “cub” to the Lion Pride
We are happy to announce that Howard & his wife have had a baby girl over the weekend. Many happy and wonder-filled times ahead for you… Congratulations! … [Read more...] about Welcoming our first “cub” to the Lion Pride
Kings of the jungle – Nimble underwriting agencies capitalise on market conditions
Kurt Nilsen calls Australia home, but he says that South Africa will always be where his heart is. Currently Managing Director, Lion Underwriting and Deputy Chair of the Underwriting Agencies Council Board, Nilsen was born and raised in Cape Town, where riots were a part of everyday … [Read more...] about Kings of the jungle – Nimble underwriting agencies capitalise on market conditions