Commercial
Environmental liability uncovered
With Corby Borough Council preparing to appeal a contamination ruling against it, Ana Paula Nacif explores the uptake of contractors' pollution insurance.
The going gets tough
With insurers increasingly selective in the solicitors' professional indemnity market, Leigh Jackson reports on the tough times some firms are facing in the run-up to renewal.
The difference a year makes
A year on from its near collapse and the US government bailout of AIG, senior figures from the broking sector and the insurer itself reflect on those testing early days and what has since happened in the market. Mairi MacDonald reports.
QBE completes another acquisition
Insurance group in US swoop.
THB recruits new deputy MD
Mick Cole promoted in US division.
Barbon focuses on overseas growth
Broker seeks agreements with international partners
Post launches new series of live webinars for the insurance industry
Take part in Post's latest series of live webinars addressing the key strategic areas of change, the customer and creativity.
Quinn warns construction industry against dangers of underinsuring
Insurer warns diversifyng businesses to check policy coverage.
RSA launches solar energy insurance product
Insurer expands renewables proposition.
Dual develops new wordings for investment managers
Executive chairman Kilpatrick says the product is evolving to meet clients' needs.
D&O insurance sector continues to resist rate increases
The average premium for commercial business fell 5% in the second quarter according to research by Willis.
Arista recruit senior liability head
Charles Earle said Neil Hammond was "critical" for its future.
Kitson to step down at Aviva
Sales and marketing director swears he will never join a rival.
Lloyd's insurer opens Paris office
Kiln base will underwrite aviation business.
Towergate appoints new CEO
Matthew Reed to head up Power Place as executive chairman Peter Cullum targets £100m GWP.
On the edge
Despite the latest figures revealing that the overall number of claims for work-related illnesses is falling, disease liabilities still pose a major financial threat to UK businesses and their insurers. Gary Fitzpatrick reports on the findings of a new…