Construction
Allianz Engineering to modernise construction offering
Allianz Engineering is to "modernise" its construction insurance offering to better align with its target markets.
EY appointed liquidator for Northern and Western
EY has confirmed it was appointed provisional liquidator for Northern and Western Insurance Company.
Construction: Building up momentum
With the construction industry seeing steady growth over the past 18 months, traditional risks in the sector are coming under the spotlight again
Water infrastructure investment booming in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong government is growing its investment in water infrastructure at a rapid pace according to AIG.
Lloyd's extends Construction Consortium for Asia
After launching last year in London, Lloyd's has extended its Construction Consortium to Asia.
Miller appoints Beattie to head Asian construction unit
Miller has appointed former Willis divisional director Paul Beattie as its head of construction for Asia.
Construction insurer launches ECS-backed liability covers
Construction industry insurer Trade Direct has partnered with the UK Electrotechnical Certification Scheme to launch a new range of liability products.
High Speed 2: On the right tracks
The size and complexity of the HS2 rail project means there is plenty for insurers to get their teeth into — but will the inherent technical risks outweigh the potential benefits?
Ipswich-based start-up Liability & General partners with James Hallam
James Hallam has sealed a partnership agreement with Liability & General, a business founded by former Oval and Giles executives Dave Mangan and Rob Allinson.
Over half of construction workers mistaken about employer insurance
Nearly 60% of UK construction site workers believe their employers must have insurance in place to pay their salaries and medical benefits if they are off work, despite such policies not being mandatory in the UK.
QBE improves Hong Kong construction coverage
QBE has unveiled a construction policy, Industrial Special Plant, that can unite five standalone policies.
ECIC launches construction gear theft cover
Specialist insurer Electrical Contractors Insurance Company has launched a new cover against theft of plant equipment used on construction sites.
Brokers' knowledge of latent defects insurance growing
One third of commercial insurance brokers are concerned about income protection for tenants in a development in the event of a building defect arising, a BLP Insurance survey has found.
Aon CEO defends merits of sidecar deal
Aon’s chief executive has defended the firm’s sidecar deal with Berkshire Hathaway in his first speech at Lloyd's since the broker moved its headquarters to London.
QBE signs deal with Shariah-compliant underwriter
QBE is the second insurer to provide capacity to Shariah-compliant MGA Cobalt underwriting.
Zurich infographic: Managing modern construction challenges
The way in which work that is carried out in both the design and construction phases of a project is undergoing substantial change.
Allianz reveals refreshed single construction cover
Allianz has launched a redesigned construction cover design to ensure that clients undertaking a single construction project meet contractual obligations.
GAB Robins expands construction & engineering with senior hires
GAB Robins UK has appointed Andrew McDonald and Mike Hornby to senior adjusting and technical roles as part of the ongoing expansion of its construction & engineering operation.
Howden poach JLT pair to head up construction division
Howden Broking Group has hired John Perrin and Paul Lewis from JLT to lead its newly launched construction division.
Ace starts construction practice for Asia-Pacific
Ace has created a construction industry practice group in the Asia-Pacific region.
Contractors urged to up security as theft claim value increases
Building trades insurer ECIC is urging contractors to increase security to protect their equipment after the claims value of tool theft increased by £2226 in the past year.
Interview: David Martin: The value of specialism
Having returned to broking, Willis UK retail head David Martin is rethinking the strategy of resource deployment and focusing more on specialisms.
Europe: Construction firms rush for the emerging El Dorado
Emerging countries need, more than ever before, to dramatically improve their infrastructure systems in order to maintain their GDP growth rate.
ECIC targeting self-build homes with Sennocke deal
Niche insurer Electrical Contractors Insurance Company has prepared for a forecast spike in numbers of self-build and custom build homes in the UK with a deal to underwrite Sennocke’s specialist self-build site insurance product.