Commercial
Quinn ruling brings clarity on limitation
The High Court has ruled that insurance claims must be brought within six years from when an insurer declines liability.
Post in print - 14 October 2010
Senior reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Rebuilding costs show slight rise
The UK's index of house rebuilding costs produced by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ Building Cost Information Service has started to increase again after levelling out in the second quarter of 2010.
Morrisons offloads legacy liabilities
Grafton Europe has accepted the transfer of Wm Morrison Supermarkets self insured legacy years’ liabilities.
Insurers welcome EC decision on environmental damage liability
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has welcomed the decision by the European Commission not to propose an EU-wide compulsory liability scheme to cover environmental damage, or imminent threat of environmental damage, under the…
Insurers welcome EC decision on environmental damage liability
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has welcomed the decision by the European Commission not to propose an EU-wide compulsory liability scheme to cover environmental damage, or imminent threat of environmental damage, under the…
Notts broker plans recruitment drive
Nottingham-based insurance broker Brown Bevan has opened a shop-front office in Arnold.
Ironshore launches new D&O offering
Iron Pro, the professional liability division of Ironshore has introduced Enterprise Priva Protector 9.0 to assist businesses in managing their network security and privacy risks.
S&P hints at 'AA' return for Swiss Re as it revises outlook to 'positive'
Standard & Poor's has revised its outlook on Swiss Re to positive, and hinted it could raise its rating back to double A.
S&P hints at 'AA' return for Swiss Re as it revises outlook to 'positive'
Standard & Poor's has revised its outlook on Swiss Re to positive, and hinted it could raise its rating back to double A.
Hardy sets December 2010 start date for Singapore operation
Hardy Underwriting Bermuda has announced the opening of its new Singapore office.
UK insurance giants RSA and Aviva out of the running for Quinn
Five groups, including Anglo Irish Bank, Travelers Insurance and Liberty International, have been short listed as the preferred bidders for Quinn Insurance, according to reports.
UK insurance giants RSA and Aviva out of the running for Quinn
Five groups, including Anglo Irish Bank, Travelers Insurance and Liberty International, have been short listed as the preferred bidders for Quinn Insurance, according to reports.
Loss adjuster seals Kuwait tie up
Charles Taylor adjusting has entered an exclusive representation agreement with Neshami, a leading firm of loss adjusters in Kuwait to work together on major insurance losses in the country and the GCC countries.
NFU Mutual adds Leech to the board
Ian Leech has been appointed sales & agency director of NFU Mutual and has also joined the main board of the group.
Axa names mid-corporate casualty boss
Axa Insurance has appointed Neil Hammond as casualty manager of mid corporate risks.
Rok wins highlands building contract
Maintenance and building services group Rok has won a framework contract for Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the Scottish government's economic and community development agency.
Exclusive content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the European energy market, as well as a View From the Top opinion on why specialist understanding must come over pricing.
Renewable energy: evolving together
Investment in renewable energies is increasing at a rapid rate and the opportunities are plenty, however, as Ignacio Almazán explains insurers must evolve with this sector to ensure continued cover.
View from the top: Specialist understanding not price is the answer.
When I started in insurance, almost 30 years ago, the UK industry looked very different and an incredible amount has changed since then. The changes in the European market, however, have been equally dramatic.
Zurich adopts Accenture solution
Accenture’s underwriting solution has been selected to support Zurich’s property and casualty insurance operations globally.
Exclusive energy market content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the European energy market, as well as a View From the Top opinion on why specialist understanding must come over pricing.
Broker BMS names London CEO
Independent broker BMS has appointed former Glencairn chief executive Nick Cook to the newly created position of London market wholesale CEO.
Renewable energy: evolving together
Investment in renewable energies is increasing at a rapid rate and the opportunities are plenty, however, as Ignacio Almazán explains insurers must evolve with this sector to ensure continued cover.