Interviews
Carl Beardmore, BMSSubscription
BMS chief Carl Beardmore believes that sturdy mid-tier brokers are set for a golden age of opportunity. Expansion in the USA and launching into underwriting at home are part of his plan to square up to the big hitters
Mark Byrne, HaverfordSubscription
Son of an insurance legend, friends with Warren Buffett - Mark Byrne has industry credentials to spare. So when his firm, Haverford, made an audacious bid for Omega, the market was enthralled. But what went wrong?
Tom Bolt, Lloyd'sSubscription
By virtue of his job title alone, Lloyd’s performance management director Tom Bolt is a formidable character. But there’s no reason for the industry to fear him … too much
Mike Wilkins, IAGSubscription
IAG’s Mike Wilkins pulls no punches when talking about his company’s unstable past, which just makes him more resolute about the future, finds Lauren Gow
David Cash, EnduranceSubscription
As David Cash enters his second year as chief executive of Endurance, he believes industry conditions are the best they have been for some years and favours organic increases over consolidation
David Ross, Gallagher InternationalSubscription
Twenty years at Arthur J Gallagher have given chief executive David Ross a good nose for expansion and diversification. The broker is now looking to bulk up its non-US business
A league of their ownSubscription
How does Chaucer find the confidence to remain independent while being able to weather big losses? The secrets include an investments overhaul, a sure hand with price comparison websites and a lot of positive thinking
Marshall King, RFIBSubscription
A powerful combination of organisational and entrepreneurial muscle, RFIB leader Marshall King has made sure his company is in good shape for taking on emerging markets. Lauren Gow meets the Pied Piper of Lloyd’s
Matthew Fosh, NovaeSubscription
Matthew Fosh faced many challenges when he joined Novae as chief executive but he says the company’s success is down to the qualities of its staff
Ed Noonan, ValidusSubscription
Validus boss Ed Noonan can quip with the best of them, but beneath the grin lies a tough customer, as his company’s hostile takeover of IPC proved. He talks here about the deal of the decade – and what’s next on the agenda
Graham Clarke, MillerSubscription
A calm and unassuming exterior belies the Miller chief executive’s ambitious nature. Graham Clarke talks about how he plans to take on the big brokers
Guy Carpenter: Top team, big changeSubscription
Guy Carpenter has reacted to the creation of Aon Benfield and the financial crisis by beefing up its management and boosting its analytical advice. Just as important, the team works hard, works well, and has fun. Results are good, the company is growing and it’s also closing in on a 50:50 US/international split
