Business interruption
Aviva unveils updated commercial property owners policies
Insurance giant Aviva has updated its commercial property owners policies, adding more than 150 new clauses, clarifications and extensions.
Exclusive data security and extreme weather content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the data security levels in Europe and a View from the Top on extreme weather.
Exclusive data security and extreme weather content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the data security levels in Europe and a View from the Top on extreme weather.
Post Europe: Data security – is Europe still lagging behind the US?
Some believe that Europe continues to lag behind the US in terms of data security. Matthew Hogg explores the likely triggers for improved levels of data security in Europe.
Post Europe: View from the Top: Europe’s changing flood risks
In a recent survey nearly a third of European risk managers said extreme weather had caused disruption to their organisations in the past year, making it the most likely reason for a business stoppage.
Andrew King leaves Marsh to join Aon
Andrew King has joined Aon to enhance its claims consulting practice in the UK, and to contribute to the development of services across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
ABI: cost of flood damage has tripled since year 2000
The cost of flood damage since 2000 has soared by 200% compared with the previous decade, with yet more people set to be at significant risk of flooding, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Claims roundtable - Rising stars: Cream of the crop
Every year, Post's Claims Club identifies and rewards rising stars — who together represent the future of the claims profession. Ant Gould met up with some of this year's finalists to garner their views on the state of the claims nation.
Ageas and Biba step up winter weather campaign for homes and businesses
Ageas and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association are building on their home and business ‘winter weather health check’ campaign launched last year to provide brokers with information to help customers avoid damage from an escape of water inside their…
Cumbria “better prepared” following £276m floods
Communities and businesses in Cumbria have taken steps to better prepare for floods following the events of last year, research from the Environment Agency has revealed.
Solvency II - Data directories: An essential directory
Rob Stavrou argues that centralised data directories should form an integral part of implementing Solvency II, not only to fulfil regulatory requirements but to make business operation easier too.
Aviva offers BI advice to tech sector
Aviva has launched a free business continuity plan template for businesses in the technology sector.
Aon voices concerns over business interruption coverage
Delegates at the recent Aon Risk Symposium held in Madrid heard that Aon Corporation has seen increased demand and enquiries for business interruption insurance, yet a decreasing appetite of insurers to pay claims for the cover.
MYI wins marine terminal contract
Loss adjuster MYI has been appointed as nominated claims handler for DP World.
MYI wins marine terminal contract
Loss adjuster MYI has been appointed as nominated claims handler for DP World.
Major loss: Repair or replace?
When a business suffers an unexpected catastrophe, Veronica Cowan looks into the decision making behind the option to repair or replace damaged premises, stock or machinery.
Hannover Re subsidiary anticipates stable prices in Germany
E+S Rück, which bears responsibility for German business within the Hannover Re Group, is predicting a stable environment in Germany in 2011.
Law report: Cable strike defence amended as further information released
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Aon director elected LBIA president
The London Business Interruption Association has elected Aon’s Diane Jenkins as president for 2010/11.
RSA warns small businesses over insufficient cover
RSA has fired a warning to small businesses about the key areas of insurance cover.
In series - claims management: Reflecting on feedback
Meeting policyholder expectations can put you one step ahead of your competitors, but to know what your customers want, you'll have to ask them. Sam Barrett finds out to what extent insurance companies integrate customer feedback on claims service.
Bowring Marsh opens Hong Kong office
The specialist international placement broker at Marsh has expanded its footprint in Asia with the opening of its ninth Hong Kong office.
Post Europe’s weekly update now live
This latest initiative from the team behind the UK's market-leading general insurance weekly Post is dedicated to the European general insurance market and we will be providing news, analysis, comment and features focused on different territories.
Insurance Insight’s weekly update now live
This latest initiative from the team behind the UK's market-leading general insurance weekly Post is dedicated to the European general insurance market and we will be providing news, analysis, comment and features focused on different territories.