Commercial
Editor's comment: Yet another call for action
How often do we hear that rallying cry for the insurance industry to up its lobbying credentials and persuade government to deliver change that will safeguard both citizens and businesses alike? All too often.
News analysis: Call for mandatory sprinkler systems reignited by Dunelm Mill fire
On 6 October 2011, local fire fighters lamented the absence of sprinklers in a Dunelm Mill store that suffered a major blaze on the Orchard Retail Park in Willenhall, Coventry.
Risk modelling - Riots: Out of control
The recent riots across England emphasised the destruction such uprisings can inflict. But why do riots start and can their triggers be predicted and planned for?
Post magazine – 20 October 2011
This week the Post team reports on the reason behind Imperial Consultants’ Ian Hogarth’s move to LAS Claims Management.
Hogarth’s Imperial exit sparked by ‘difference of opinion’ - Insurance News Now
Post reporter Callum Brodie outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the reason behind Imperial Consultants’ Ian Hogarth’s move to LAS Claims Management.
Amlin recruits former Chubb underwriter
Amlin has appointed Joanne McWhirter as class underwriter to its London cargo team.
Drainage firms merge to create £50m turnover
Two independent drainage companies have merged in a bid to create a £50m turnover in the provision of specialist services to household, industrial, commercial, transport and water sectors.
Hodges makes first mark on Towergate with Barr and Rea moves
Towergate’s new group chief executive Mark Hodges has made his first mark on the business he took over at the start of September.
Ecclesiastical shakes up property owners market with Crown Estate win
Property owners’ insurance brokers are benefiting from heightened competition between business-hungry insurers, with the entry of Ecclesiastical in May and the former Axa team starting to write business for Mistui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s this week.
New Zealand insurers continue to reject business
The number of insurers rejecting new business amid ongoing seismic activity in Christchurch is escalating rapidly, according to an expert from Fitch Ratings in Australia.
Market moves: Brokers pick up the pace
Following a quiet fortnight, major players in the broking sector have actively been recruiting this week.
View from the top: Model for the future
Changing catastrophe models will continue to demand, not replace, underwriting expertise, says Matthias Horntrich, chief underwriting officer, international property, XL.
Arab Spring: A little bit of politics
The recent uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa have underlined the narrowness of terrorism policies — but have insureds woken up to the more comprehensive benefits of political violence cover?
Post magazine – 13 October
This week the Post team reports on news that new entrant Ecclesiastical has shaken up the property owners market by winning a multi-billion pound portfolio belonging to The Crown Estate, as sources suggest the sector is witnessing business-hungry…
Reputation protection cover for hotels
Willis, in conjunction with Kiln, has launched Hotel Reputation Protection 2.0, a policy aimed at limiting the financial fall out from negative PR.
Ecclesiastical shakes up property owners market with Crown Estate win - Insurance News Now
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including news that new entrant Ecclesiastical has shaken up the property owners market by winning a multi-billion pound portfolio belonging to The Crown Estate, as…
Atradius nominates Tesch as chief market officer
Credit insurer Atradius has nominated Andreas Tesch, chief market officer, pending approval of De Nederlandsche Bank.
Ex-KPMG insurance leader joins RSA as NED
RSA has appointed Alastair Barbour to its board as a non-executive director as of today.
Willis strengthens property investment team
Willis Group company Willis Limited has appointed two associates to its property investors division.
Lockton appoints business development exec
Insurance broker Lockton has named Mark Amos as a business development executive for its Edinburgh professions team.
Ablett outlines WCI modernisation goals
The newly installed master of the Worshipful Company of Insurers Tim Ablett has vowed to attract younger members and improve the WCI’s communications.
Aviva unveils new personal lines and commercial underwriting heads
Aviva has bolstered its underwriting, pricing and products team with four new senior appointments.
Swiss Re corporate aims for top 10 commercial position
Swiss Re’s new dedicated commercial arm is aiming to be a top 10 player for brokers in the corporate market.
Market moves: Insurers lead the recruitment charge
With the final quarter of the year kicking off this week insurers were the most active recruiters with a raft of hires and promotions. XL Insurance added three new members of staff to its burgeoning team in Europe, while a number of other players seized…