Amlin

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Amlin
Type Public (LSEAML)
Industry Insurance
Founded 1998
Headquarters London
Key people Roger Taylor, (Chairman)
Charles Philipps, (CEO)
Revenue £1,928.8 million (2010)[1]
Operating income £286.6 million (2010)[1]
Net income £221.9 million (2010)[1]
Website www.amlin.com

Amlin plc (LSEAML) is an insurance group which specialises in providing insurance cover to commercial enterprises and reinsurance protection to other insurance companies globally.

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[edit] History

The Company was formed in 1998 through the merger of Angerstein Underwriting Trust plc and Murray Lawrence Group plc. These companies were themselves formed of Lloyd’s syndicates dating back as far as 1903 (Coles syndicate 40). The name Amlin was formed: A from Angerstein Underwriting Trust plc, ML from Murray Lawrence Group plc and IN from Insurance.

[edit] Operations

[edit] Amlin London

Amlin London operates through Syndicate 2001 at Lloyd’s. It is organised into four business units: Reinsurance, Property & Casualty, Marine and Aviation, writing more than 30 classes of business and providing a diverse portfolio of risks.

[edit] Amlin UK

Amlin UK is Amlin’s UK commercial insurance business, operating through Syndicate 2001. It underwrites fleet motor business and a range of other commercial lines sourced through both retail and wholesale brokers and other distribution channels. Amlin UK is based in Chelmsford with regional offices in Basingstoke, Manchester, Norwich and Nottingham.

[edit] Amlin Bermuda

Amlin Bermuda writes mainly reinsurance business. In addition Amlin Bermuda underwrites quota share reinsurance of Syndicate 2001.

[edit] Amlin Corporate Insurance

Amlin Corporate Insurance provides marine, commercial property and liability insurance in the Benelux region. It has offices in Amstelveen, Rotterdam, Brussels and Antwerp.

[edit] Amlin France

Amlin France was formed in 2010 from the merger of Anglo French Underwriters and ACI France. It is the largest approved Lloyd’s coverholder in France and is focused on SME specialty business, underwriting through both Syndicate 2001 and ACI. Amlin France is based in Paris with an office in Lyon.

[edit] Amlin Re Europe

Amlin Re Europe underwrites non-life treaty reinsurance business for insurers in the Continental European market. Amlin Re is based in Zurich.

[edit] Amlin Singapore

Amlin Singapore operates as part of Amlin London through the Lloyd’s Asia platform and is focused on specialty business.


[edit] Sponsorship

[edit] Rugby

In December 2009 Amlin announced it had entered into a partnership with European Rugby Cup (ERC) to support the growth and development of elite European club rugby across Europe. Under this deal, Amlin became a Premium Partner to the Heineken Cup and the Title Partner of the former European Challenge Cup, now the Amlin Challenge Cup.

Lawrence Dallaglio, the only player to captain a team to three European club rugby titles, is the company’s brand ambassador.

[edit] Cricket

In April 2010 Amlin announced it had entered into a partnership with Essex Cricket to support cricket within the county. Amlin’s wide ranging partnership with Essex Cricket covers all the senior sides, youth and disabled teams, as well as Essex Cricket’s tournament sponsorship for the t20. The brand is also featured on all players’ shirts.

[edit] Equestrian

Amlin Plus Limited, the Bloodstock and Equine intermediary of Amlin plc, supports the following men and women to help them achieve their potential when competing in equestrian sports. Ryan Moore - former Champion jockey. Richard Johnson (jockey) - National Hunt jockey. Andrew Thornton - National Hunt jockey. Tom O'Brien (jockey) - professional jockey.Tim Stockdale - international show jumper.Mark Armstrong-international show jumper. Anna Hilton - international eventer. Catherine Haddad - international dressage rider. Philip Hobbs - trainer. Ralph Beckett - trainer.

[edit] Arts

Amlin plc sponsors the annual Art for Youth London show. Now in its 25th year, this popular two day event is taking place on 10th –11th October 2012, at the Royal College of Art, London. The exhibition showcases over 1,000 pieces of art (valued from £200 - £3,500) and raises much needed funds for UK Youth, the national youth work charity.

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