News & Events

Chaucer Dublin Establishes London Branch

Chaucer, the specialist insurance group, today announces that the UK Prudential Regulatory Authority has authorised Chaucer Insurance Company DAC, the company’s Dublin-based subsidiary, to establish a London branch to write a broad range of international specialty insurance and reinsurance business.

Chaucer Copenhagen Treaty Seminar

Our Copenhagen office hosted their annual Treaty Seminar.  The event, which has grown over the years is now one of the must attend events in the Treaty calendar. 

Thank you to all our speakers and to all that attended for making...

The Hanover Q2 2017 Financial Results

WORCESTER, Mass., August 2, 2017- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) today reported net income of $78.4 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2017, compared to net income of $2.0 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter, which included a non-operating charge of $56.0 million, net of tax, on the retirement of debt. Operating income was $72.3 million, or $1.69 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2017, compared to $54.0 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.

Chaucer acquires leading Australian specialty underwriting agency

Chaucer, the specialist insurer and member of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG), today announced the acquisition of SLE Holdings, known in the market as SLE Worldwide Australia, a market-leading underwriting agency and Lloyd’s coverholder based in Sydney, Australia. SLE writes a broad range of specialty property and casualty products, with a focus on the sports, leisure and entertainment markets.

Chaucer launches Dublin-based company to write international specialty business

Chaucer, the specialist insurance group, today announces that the Central Bank of Ireland has approved the formation of a Dublin-based company that will trade under the name of Chaucer Dublin (incorporated in Ireland as Chaucer Insurance Company DAC) to write international specialty insurance and reinsurance business.

Lloyd’s insurers launch Political Risk Consortium in Asia

Three leading insurers in the Lloyd’s market have joined forces to form a Political Risk Consortium in Asia offering increased capacity for a wide range of political and contract frustration risks. Beazley, Chaucer and Talbot will work collectively to provide large scale capacity of up to $130 million for individual risks, with a policy period of up to seven years, through the new Lloyd’s consortium based in its Singapore hub.

AIO Conference and General Assembly

Our Underwriters are heading to Uganda to talk to clients and brokers about our specialist partnership with AXA ASR. 

BIBA

Our Marine Team will be on hand to discuss our specialty products, including Ports & Terminals, Marine PI, ForwarderLink, our online freight forwarder solution, and Lonham - our Cargo and Freight Liability specialist. Additionally...