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Event Insurance: A festival of risk
As the UK’s appetite for festivals increases, so does the need for comprehensive cover. So how is the insurance industry keeping up with this demand?
European Space Agency funds satellite subsidence initiative
The European Space Agency has backed a Property Assure initiative to use satellites to study subsidence risks.
Walsh PI rebrands as Triton Adjusting
Triton Global's adjusting division Walsh PI has rebranded as Triton Adjusting with immediate effect.
Costa Concordia may re-float this week
Wrecked cruise liner the Costa Concordia may be re-floated as soon as the end of this week as work continues to salvage the vessel.
ABI slams 'misguided' SRA decision on mandatory PI limit
The ABI has criticised the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s decision to reduce the level of mandatory professional indemnity cover for solicitors to £500 000, calling it “misguided”.
Davies’ Coombes takes on Garwyn growth remit
Davies Group chief commercial officer Darren Coombes has been handed an expanded role that will see him take on responsibility for growth and development at Garwyn.
In Focus: Public Sector - The importance of business continuity planning
Risk management and business continuity planning is an essential part of running a commercial business. But while it can help to protect profits and ensure a business's future, there is no less of a need for robust BCP in the public sector.
Cunningham Lindsey recruits major loss duo
Cunningham Lindsey has added two to its major loss teams in Scotland and Northern Ireland, recruiting from BDO and Crawford.
In-Focus: Public Sector - Q&A Bill Sulman
Post spoke to Bill Sulman, director for public sector at Aon Risk Solutions, about the common business continuity threats for the public sector and how insurers, brokers and risk managers can work together for mutual benefit.
Crawford names Dutch boss Baumann as CEMEA liability head
Adjusting giant Crawford & Company has promoted its Dutch business leader Rianne Baumann to a new role as head of liability across continental Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Arthur damage likely minimal
Tropical storm Arthur is unlikely to deal significant damage to properties in North Carolina should it make landfall later this week, according to catastrophe modellers AIR Worldwide.
Market warns broadened terrorism coverage could impact reinsurers
Major changes to coverage offered at renewal include extended hours clauses
C-Suite - Insurer: Joining the rating game
Customers want insurers to publish rating information before purchasing
Comment: Tour de France: a risk perspective
With the Tour de France set to kick off in Yorkshire, what should insurers be aware of?
Tropical storm Arthur set to graze Florida
The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will brush the Florida coastline later today, before strengthening near the end of the week.
Interview: Nigel Minett: Flying high
Nigel Minett’s long career in loss adjusting has seen him deployed in all corners of the globe. Now in the cockpit as McLarens Aviation managing director, he tells Post how his international experience will ensure the firm’s expansion plans really take…
Your say: Telematics for the mass market
Post's recent roundtable on telematics made an interesting read and raised some valid points.
Legal Update: Occupiers Liability: Swooping seagull fall not owner’s fault
Judge rejects argument in Kelly v Riverside Inverclyde (Property Holdings Ltd (2014) that the building occupier was responsible for seagulls nesting. Steve McDonagh reports.
Double figure hike for Japanese earthquake premiums
Japanese non-life insurers are expected to raise earthquake insurance premiums by an average of 15.5% according to a report in the Jiji Press.
Moody’s downgrades Cunningham Lindsey over low claims volumes
Ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded Cunningham Lindsey in response to declining projected revenues based on lower global insured claims volumes.
Allianz appoints Wilson global head of energy claims
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed David Wilson as global head of energy claims based in London.
Rogue CMCs face thousands of pounds in fines
Rogue claims firms who bombard people with nuisance calls could face large fines under plans announced by Justice Minister Lord Faulks QC.
SSL recruits former Crawford fraud boss
Northampton-based SSL Loss Adjusting has recruited a former head of fraud from Crawford to helm its own anti crime operations.