Construction
Ex-Castle Cover boss Marchington launches new broker
Andrew Marchington, the founder and former managing director of Castle Cover, has launched a broker specialising in the mid to high net worth and non-standard home insurance markets.
HDI-Gerling hires engineering and construction director
Industrial insurance company HDI-Gerling has appointed David Chew as engineering and construction director.
Swiss Re pledges $500m for European infrastructure debt
Swiss Re said today that it has committed $500m for investments in senior secured debt of infrastructure businesses and assets located primarily in northern Europe.
Economy is biggest underwriting concern for Europe's credit insurers
The main underwriting issue for credit insurers in the European markets is the worsening of the economic situation in the Eurozone, according to Mapfre director of credit insurance Felipe Buhigas.
Former Waylett surveyor joins SSL Claims
Northampton-based specialist motor and property loss adjustor SSL Claims has appointed Jon Holloway, pictured, as network surveyor director of the firm's property division.
RSA makes two promotions in global specialty lines
RSA has made two new appointments in its global specialty lines business.
University launches post-graduate degree in insurance law
Queen Mary, University of London has launched what it claims is the first post-graduate course solely dedicated to insurance in the UK.
Merlin CEO Webster resurfaces at Morgan Sindall
Former Merlin chief executive Richard Webster has been appointed managing director at construction group Morgan Sindall just weeks after the loss adjuster went into administration.
BLG expands building insurance offering
Specialist broker Building and Land Guarantees has launched two further warranties for the construction industry under its Shield range.
RSA hands Harrington-Rutterford global C&E role
RSA has appointed Clive Harrington-Rutterford as global portfolio leader for its construction and engineering business.
RSA appoints construction and engineering leader for GSL
RSA has appointed Clive Harrington-Rutterford as global portfolio leader for the firm's construction and engineering business.
Insolvency rate falls among SMEs
The number of SMEs to become insolvent fell in June compared with June 2011, while insolvencies among larger firms increased year on year.
HSB poaches Abu Dhabi-based construction specialist
HSB Engineering Insurance has recruited Jim Whitmore to the role of loss control engineering manager for construction.
HSB hires construction expert from Abu Dhabi firm
HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed Jim Whitmore to the role of loss control engineering manager for construction.
RSA targets 'consistency' across global network with GSL restructure
RSA's reorganisation of global speciality lines aims to bring consistency across the group's global network, according to Paul Donaldson, director of global broker relationships and sales.
RSA reorganises speciality business
RSA has consolidated its global speciality business in a bid to link brokers and customers seeking global expertise and capacity.
RSA puts specialty into three divisions
RSA has reorganised its speciality businesses around the world into three key divisions to join up brokers and customers seeking global expertise and capacity.
Glad to be a loss adjuster: Interview with Crawford CEO Greg Gladwell
To give Crawford & Company an advantage over its competition, chief executive Greg Gladwell is harking back to the glory days of loss adjusting, playing up its heritage and his own insurer pedigree
Swiss Re launches into Middle East after being granted licence for DIFC
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has received a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Mitsui Sumitomo strengthens construction arm with Burgess appointment
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd's has strengthened its commitment to the UK construction market by appointing Adrian Burgess as underwriter.
In Series: Emerging Markets - MENA means business
Despite growing competition in the Middle East and North Africa from local providers, there are still opportunities for foreign insurers in the market
European construction – back to good health?
Construction markets have suffered across the globe with the financial downturn biting hard. Edward Murray investigates whether there are any glimmers of hope for the European market in 2012.
Market moves: MGAs making the moves
This week the recruitment space belonged to managing general agents.
Liberty Europe targets energy and construction in Spain with two new hires
Liberty International Underwriters Europe has made two senior appointments in its Madrid office, as the firm looks to grow its energy underwriting and construction capabilities in Spain and Portugal.