Aviation
Willis appoints new head of global aerospace
Willis Group has appointed Rolls Royce Group’s head of risk, Mark Wilford, as chairman of the company’s aerospace division.
MYI CEO targets more acquisitions after sealing double deal in a week
McLarens Young International has underlined a period of rapid global expansion with the acquisition of a US-based SME claims adjusting firm, just days after announcing its commitment to the aviation sector.
Broadgate acquisition is last for Torus
The recent acquisition of Broadgate Underwriting by Torus finalises a string of hires and acquisitions by the globetrotting insurer.
MYI and Airclaims merge
McLarens Young International has merged with provider of claims, risk and asset management services to the aviation community, Airclaims.
From the archives - 9/11 Terrorism: Ten years later...
A decade has passed since the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. How has the market for terrorism policies responded and recovered in that time?
European PE firm makes third financial services acquisition
European private equity firm, Cinven, is to acquire Guardian Financial Services, the UK provider of life and pension products, from Aegon for an enterprise value of £275m.
Kiln 2010 account affected by catastrophes
R J Kiln & Co, part of the Tokio Marine Group, has released updated forecasts for the 2009 and 2010 years of account.
Kiln builds aviation team in Singapore
An underwriting team dedicated to aviation risks in Singapore has been formed by Kiln.
Airline carriers see lowest losses in six years
The airline industry experienced an eerily quiet first half of the year, with losses of just $400m, the lowest total in six years, according to the latest report from the Aerospace division of Willis Group Holdings.
Airlines enjoying "calm before the storm" according to Willis report
A low level of airline industry losses recorded in the first half of 2011 could be the “calm before the storm”, according to Willis’ aerospace division.
Aon claims the aviation market remains stable, with premiums up 1%
Aon Risk Services has reported that average lead hull and liability prices in the airline insurance market have been relatively stable so far in 2011, held in check by the low level of losses and abundant market capacity.
Aon names aviation head
Aon Risk Solutions (ARS) has appointed David Boyle as head of the aviation team Asia Pacific (Apac) region.
Post history - Five years ago: Exclusions remain for airlines
Looking back through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Career development & CSR: Rugby player work placement
Harlequins player Will Skinner has spent a week-long work placement within QBE's marine, energy and aviation division. The placement was organised by the insurer in conjunction with the Rugby Players' Association's player development programme, which…
Post history - 10 years ago: DVT claims dismissed as alarmist hype
Looking back through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Aon: Aerospace market sees fifth consecutive year of falling premium
The aerospace sector weathered the global financial crisis relatively well, but confidence is still in short supply, with passenger and revenue forecasts still relatively conservative, according to Aon Risk Solutions.
Exclusive cyber and pan-European deal content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on how pan-European deals bring challenges to insurers; and a View from The Top on why cyber security is becoming one of the greatest threats to global companies.
Post Europe: The challenges of pan-European insurance programme
The European Single Market aims to bring harmonisation of goods and services, however, for insurers working on pan-European deals there are still challenges to overcome. John Bibby explains how working with the airline industry has its own special…
The challenges of pan-European insurance programme
The European Single Market aims to bring harmonisation of goods and services, however, for insurers working on pan-European deals there are still challenges to overcome. John Bibby explains how working with the airline industry has its own special…
Post history - 50 years ago: Time factor a worry for travel insurers
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from 50 years ago reveals.
Cooper Gay unveils UK restructure
Cooper Gay has restructured its UK business, Cooper Gay & Co, into three core trading units to form what it hopes will be a "stronger and more streamlined platform" for growth.
Interview - Tim Coles: up and at it
After serving in the army, Tim Coles, chief executive of Howden, found fresh excitement in the world of insurance. Mairi MacDonald talks to him about the company's unique attitude and his plans to grow the business further.
Post history - 15 years ago: Airlines not interested in cover scheme
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 15 years ago reveals.
Overseas market - Saudi Arabia: full of Middle Eastern promise
With a fast-growing insurance sector, Saudi Arabia is a country on the move. Dexter Morse gives a detailed overview of market developments and potential.