Aviation
Spotlight: Drones: Taking flight
Fast food and parcel deliveries by drones seemed a fantasy just a couple of years ago but it is now close to reality. Wherever you look, they are in the air. They are being flown by leisure users, the French police, UK lifeboats, Indian railways, oil rig…
Q&A: Chris Smith, Mapfre Global Risks
Mapfre Global Risks is working on a UK retail proposition, says Chris Smith, chief regions and markets officer – International.
Analysis: Connected risks require joined-up thinking
Faced with events that cascade from one risk class to others, insurers need to review their underwriting strategies.
Thomas Miller Specialty launches general aviation business
Thomas Miller Specialty has taken aim at the aviation insurance sector with the launch of a general aviation facility.
Week in Post: Cancelled flights, closed doors and canned ads
My dad was one of 400,000 passengers affected this week by air traffic control delays, bad weather and a backlog in employee holidays for the delay, which lead to budget airline Ryanair cancelling 50 flights a day for the next six weeks.
MGR takes aim at London aviation market
Mapfre Global Risks has entered the London aviation market.
This Week in Post: Is there a driver on board this truck?
Living in South London, I’m in an on-off relationship with my broadband connection. My unreliable web access is irritating – although it is probably not as bad as in certain rural areas.
Analysis: Aviation insurers prove adaptable
Insurers are adapting to aviation's latest trends, despite low premiums.
Interview: Anthony Baldwin, AIG
Eighteen months into his role, Anthony Baldwin, CEO of AIG Europe and AIG UK, talks to Stephanie Denton about restructuring, co-creating and being the first insurer to move to Luxembourg.
Sequel enters partnership with fintech underwriter
Software specialist, Sequel Business Solutions has entered long-term partnership with fintech underwriting company, Elseco.
Blog: Setting the pace for change
Technologies such as driverless cars, telematics and the connected home are changing the world of insurance, with the need for more modularisation of coverages, and components that can be used in different ways to suit particular niches and markets. Dean…
Navigating India's fast growing aviation market
With low levels of air travel penetration and a growing economy, expansion in the Indian aviation sector brings challenges and opportunities writes Kevin Betts, Asia-Pacific director, at loss adjuster McLarens Aviation.
Aviation insurers launch model Brexit clause for multi-year policies
Aviation insurers have launched a model contract continuation clause to keep multi-year policies in place after Britain leaves the European Union, the International Underwriting Association said.
Blog: London needs to get global
To maintain its competitive position, the London insurance market needs to become a truly global hub, write Chris Beazley, CEO of the London Market Group, and Paul Clark, partner at the Boston Consulting Group
Insurers in row with BA over bill for cancellation expenses
Insurers have hit out at British Airways for encouraging customers to claim on their travel insurance for ‘disruption expenses’ caused from the recent IT outage.
Lancashire Holdings sees GWP fall in the first quarter
Lancashire Holdings saw a 22% drop in net operating profit in the first quarter of 2017, down to $25.2m (£19.56m) from $32.4m for the same period in the previous year.
FCA to investigate suspected misconduct in aviation broker sector
The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating at least four aviation insurance brokers over suspected misconduct.
Interview: John Nelson, Lloyd’s of London
It is the most prestigious chairmanship in UK insurance. But next month, John Nelson will step down after six years in the role of Lloyd’s chairman. He talks to Ryan Hewlett about steering the market through one of its most turbulent periods
Willis Towers Watson and AIG launch cyber cover for global airlines
Willis Towers Watson and AIG have created a cyber insurance product designed to combat the emerging risks facing global airlines.
Insurers ‘missed chance’ to influence insurance rules over drones
Insurers are sleepwalking into legislation over drones that they have had no role in shaping, it has been warned.
March 2017 Post: Census and CII CEO
My one-year-old just started toddling. She was so proud after pushing her walker to the other side of the room that she applauded herself. As a result, she lost her balance and landed on her bum.
Aviation Claims: Winging it
Despite a number of air accidents over the past few years, safety when flying has improved dramatically. However, overcapacity and a lack of profitability could be affecting the market
La Playa achieves Lloyd’s status
Boutique broker La Playa has been approved as a registered Lloyd’s broker.
Willis Towers Watson eyes French aviation broker
Broker Willis Towers Watson has entered into exclusive negotiations with OAAGC, the French aviation brokerage, to acquire its team and book of business.