Environmental liability
Autonet launches eco-friendly drive with paper switch
Autonet is to switch to a new office supplier in a bid to be more eco-friendly.
EMEA commercial market to remain stable in 2013
The insurance market across Europe, the Middle East and Africa is expected to remain broadly stable in 2013, according to Marsh's Insurance Market Report 2013.
Top five European stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
European environmental liability options
Environmental damage costs have hit the headlines in recent years and the European Commission is looking at the option of a fund to control them. But, as Sam Barrett finds out, the insurance industry is not the number one fan of this idea.
Questgates joins oil spill response association
Questgates has joined the UK Spill Association as an associate member, becoming the first loss adjuster in its ranks.
UIB secures Brazil oil field contract
Independent international reinsurance broker UIB has been appointed as the lead intermediary for the construction of 28 floating drilling platforms off the coast of Brazil.
Fracking: The insurance implications
The government has given the green light for fracking to continue to extract gas in Lancashire, but what are the implications for the insurance industry? Fleur Rochester explains.
Crawford names new environmental adjusting boss
Crawford Global Technical Services has enhanced its capability in large claims with the appointment of David Waller, pictured, as head of environmental adjusting.
Ferma opposes environmental liability fund
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has urged the European Commission not to create of a fund to cover environmental liability and losses resulting from industrial accidents.
LAS signs up to environmental management business plan
Birmingham-based claims management company LAS Claims has set out plans to achieve an international environmental accreditation by early 2013.
Web seminar: The future of property underwriting
With the current flood risk agreement between the insurance industry and the government due to expire next year, the future of property underwriting could look very different.
Floods hit southeast as storms move north
Around 816 homes were flooded and two people died over the weekend after the country was hit with a deluge of rain.
Environment Agency issues 86 flood warnings
The Environment Agency issued 86 flood warnings today after torrential rain flooded the south of England.
Flood-hit South West homeowners warned to 'remain vigilant'
The Environment Agency is urging homeowners to "remain vigilant" after putting more than 80 flood warnings in place throughout England and Wales.
View from the top: Overcoming environmental issues
From ash tree disease and rapidly melting Arctic ice to man-made disasters such as toxic sludge, the list of worrying environmental issues is long, says Tony Lennon.
Environmental risk concerns top list for mid-size European companies
Environmental issues are climbing the corporate risk agenda in Europe, according to Ace Group.
Investing in the Profession: Pound Gates gains ISO accreditation
Chartered insurance broker Pound Gates has gained ISO 14001 and 9001 accreditations.
Questgates reorganises environmental team
Questgates has added to its environmental claims services team with several new hires.
Renewable energy would generate growth, says RSA
Steve Kingshott, RSA's global director of construction, engineering and renewable energy, has called on the government to step up investment in renewable energy, arguing that it has a "critical role" to play in economic recovery.
Catlin appoints Maran as chief science officer
International speciality property/casualty insurer Catlin Group has appointed Michael Maran as chief science officer.
XL's environmental programme goes global
XL Group's insurance arm is launching global environmental cover for the first time.
Surging US APH claims likely to hit European insurers
European insurers have been urged to manage their asbestos, pollution and health hazard liabilities as the US sees an upsurge in claims.
Allianz considers renewable funds
German insurer Allianz believed to be planning the launch of closed-end investment funds focusing on renewable energy in the future.
EA reduces flood alerts despite weekend of heavy rain
The Environment Agency has halved the number of UK flood alerts this morning after a weekend of heavy rain led to flooding and disruption in parts of south-west England and the Scottish borders.