Construction
Aviva raids Mitsui for corporate risks leader
Aviva has named Dipak Warren as head of its new corporate risk solutions division — almost eight months after its launch.
Aviva revamps commercial policies
Aviva has relaunched its commercial policy documentation in a bid to extend the cover and make it more broker and customer-friendly.
Liberty looks to grow construction with new hire
Liberty International Underwriters Europe, a division of Liberty Mutual Group, has appointed Andreas Ofner as senior underwriter – construction.
Bridle Insurance to sponsor Oxford United
Specialist broker Bridle Insurance has been named the new sponsor of Oxford United Football Club.
Lockton adds to real estate team
Broker Lockton has appointed Gareth Robinson to its specialist real estate and construction team.
Towergate unveils two new broker schemes
Towergate Underwriting Liability & Construction has launched two new broker schemes for the fire, security and cleaning industries, underwritten by CNA Insurance.
Professional indemnity - design rules: The load of codes
With 10 new Eurocodes replacing long-established design codes for the construction industry, Martyn Francklow questions the quick changeover period and analyses their potential to generate professional indemnity claims.
Torus appoints construction underwriter
Global specialty insurer Torus has named Marina Moore as senior offshore construction underwriter.
Speculation mounts over Quinn takover by UK construction giant
Construction firm Laing O’Rourke has held talks with the Quinn Group amid continuing speculation about a takeover of parts of its beleaguered business, according to reports in the Irish press.
SLS appoints Shaw
Crawford company SLS has appointed Phil Shaw as a technical manager at its Droitwich office.
Rebuilding costs fall in Q1
The cost of rebuilding a house has fallen 1.5% in the first quarter of 2010 compared with the same period in 2009, according to figures produced by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors’ Building Cost Information Service.
Quinn UK reopening moves a step closer
Quinn’s decision to back down on its opposition to the Financial Regulator’s appointment of administrators Grant Thornton to Quinn Insurance may help pave the way for the reopening of its UK business.
XL targets Irish mid-market
XL Insurance has launched a Dublin-based underwriting operation for middle market casualty business.
Editor's comment: Can the gap be filled?
A week on and the dust has yet to settle around the future of Quinn Insurance, both in the UK and Ireland.
RSA considers market position with review
RSA has stopped actively promoting its energy efficiency services while it considers the future of its offering in the market.
Zurich revisits action plan as Quinn faces 12 April D-day
Zurich has outlined its appetite to renew business currently held by Quinn Insurance's UK arm, by offering brokers and customers a 90-day hold covered facility.
Aviva issues asbestos warning
Aviva is urging property owners to observe safety regulations after a company was prosecuted for exposing building workers to asbestos.
Quinn ordered to stop underwriting in the UK as parent put into administration
The High Court has this morning appointed provisional administrators to Quinn Insurance, owner of Quinn Direct and Quinn Healthcare, on an application by the Financial Regulator in Ireland.
Market awaits Quinn fallout
Brokers, trade bodies and insureds in the UK and Ireland were seeking further clarification as to the true financial situation at Quinn's insurance businesses as Post went to press, amid mounting speculation that intermediaries are already seeking to…
Towergate Underwriting strikes liability deal with QBE and Novae
Towergate Underwriting Liability and Construction has launched a new special risks liability facility backed by insurers QBE and Novae.
AJ Gallagher swoops for two Lockton brokers - sources
Garry Taylor and Dave Cousar are set to join growing acquisitive broker AJ Gallagher, Reinsurance sources have said.
Allianz raises concerns over crane scheme
Allianz Engineering has questioned the effectiveness of a new tower crane safety scheme due to come into force on 6 April.
Former Teceris duo joins Crawford
Crawford & Company has appointed two new senior construction specialists within its international construction and engineering team.
Building Repairs - energy efficiency: It's not easy being green
Planning requirements focused on energy efficiency are increasingly affecting property owners nationwide. Matthew Gordon reports on the pros and cons for property owners.