News & Events

A new message from John Fowle to our business partners

I am pleased to inform you that today The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Chaucer to The China Reinsurance Group (China Re), subject to the successful completion of all legal and...

China Re acquires Chaucer

We are excited about our future with the support of one of the world’s Top 10 reinsurance companies

For more information about this transaction, please click here to view the press release.

The Hanover Q2 Results

The Hanover Reports Second Quarter Net Income and Operating Income of $2.31 and $2.20 per Diluted Share, Respectively; Second Quarter Combined Ratio of 95.5%; Combined Ratio Excluding Catastrophes of 90.5%; Operating Return on...

Chaucer signs the Inclusive Behaviours Pledge

Chaucer is proud to sign the Inclusive Behaviours Pledge, an industry-wide drive designed to change behaviours and create a more inclusive work environment across the insurance sector.

John Fowle, CEO, said

“A diverse workforce...

The Hanover Q1 Financial Results

WORCESTER, Mass., May 2, 2018 - The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) today reported net income of $67.7 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2018, compared to $45.2 million, or $1.05 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. Operating income(1) was $84.0 million, or $1.95 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2018, compared to operating income of $40.8 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. The difference between net and operating income in the first quarter of 2018 was primarily due to the decline in fair value of equity securities of $23.0 million, which is recognized in net income following a new accounting standard effective January 1, 2018.

Chaucer voted best Global Political Risk Underwriter

We are honoured to have been awarded the ‘Best Global Political Risk Insurance Underwriter’ at the 2018 Global Trade Review (GTR) Leaders in Trade Awards last night.

For more information please click here. 

We're back at BIBA!

Chaucer will once again be exhibiting at BIBA from the 16th to the 17th May.

Our highly regarded and technically strong insurance team will be available to talk to you about the smart and responsive service we deliver to...

Lloyd's Meet the Market Germany

We are delighted to attend the Lloyd's Meet the Market event in Frankfurt. 

A team from our Copenhagen office look forward to introducing you to Chaucer’s smart risk solutions, and showing you how our specialty underwriting and...

Chaucer excels again in Gracechurch Underwriting Survey

Chaucer is honoured to have seven underwriters nominated in the Gracechurch London Leading Underwriter Report 2017. The Report recognises Nick Kilhams, James Mecham, Peter Wakefield, Harriet Sharp, Chris Baker, Mike Clifton, Nick...

A message from John Fowle to our business partners

As you may be aware, our parent company, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.,  has recently issued a news release indicating that we have begun a formal process to consider strategic alternatives for Chaucer, including a possible...