Commercial
Aviva to integrate European businesses
Single holding company to be set up in Ireland.
Eye of the storm
Ship owners are experiencing their biggest slump to date, but if the risks associated with the laying up of vessels are not managed correctly, the potential legacy of the current crisis will add to the significant losses of the international hull market,…
Travelers Insurance relaunches Top Brass club with new benefits
Dedicated claims manager new addition to Top Brass club.
Towergate acquires Rixon Matthews Appleyard
Towergate completes purchase of Hull-based broker
Allianz Legal Protection launches HR advice service
Insurer partners with Employment Services Partnership to offer new scheme
NIG appoints new commercial underwriting director
Insurer names Martin Hall to replace Steve Kingshott.
Aviva launches electronic equipment insurance
Insurer to offer bespoke cover to businesses
Lloyd's insurer in global warming warning
Catlin research claims Arctic Ocean will be ice free in a decade.
Zurich raids Marsh for financial lines boss
James Enelow led European Finpro business.
Geography lessons
Loss of local expertise has meant many insurers have found it difficult detecting fraud. But the use of intelligent geographical data could help many detect fraudulent policies at inception, reports Sarah Adams.
Communication in a crisis
In its second quarterly column, Crisis Survivor and its associates seek to identify and respond to business continuity planning issues. Tony Gimple highlights the need for effective and rapid communication in the event of a crisis.
Innovation and stagnation
Insurers make fine promises on service. But which ones are delivering" and how? Peter Joy set out to find the answers.