Construction
Household - Flood risk: Removing the safety net
In two years, the insurance industry's pact with central government to provide flood cover for at-risk properties will cease to exist. Ralph Savage reports on how insurers are planning to meet the challenge post-2013.
Contractors' exit for Paladin after 18 months
Montpelier-owned Paladin Underwriting Agency has exited its specialist contractors' account 18 months after its inception, Post has learnt.
Gable CEO blasts FSA for large firm bias over SII
The chief executive of Liechtenstein-regulated insurance company Gable has accused the Financial Services Authority of failing to support small insurance companies in the run-up to Solvency II implementation.
Gable to review business as profit soars 76%
Gable is to embark on a “complete review” of the business in preparation for the implementation of Solvency II.
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.
Irish brokers wary of Quinn business model after takeover
Uncertainty remains over the business model of the former Quinn Insurance, following its takeover by Liberty Mutual and Anglo Irish Bank, according to Irish brokers.
Central seals £2.6m acquisition of Aberdeen broker
Central Insurance has acquired Aberdeen-based broker Collins Halden & Burnett in a £2.6m deal.
Post Europe: Nordic construction
The Nordic area has been resilient throughout the economic downturn and is now showing signs of grow in areas including construction. While projects are usually funded by Nordic capital Asa Berglund and David Braybrook reveal that the region is open to…
Nordic construction remains resilient
The Nordic area has been resilient throughout the economic downturn and is now showing signs of grow in areas including construction. While projects are usually funded by Nordic capital Asa Berglund and David Braybrook reveal that the region is open to…
JLT predicts construction growth in the Nordic region
JLT Specialty Limited predicts construction growth in the Nordic region over the next three years supporting a recent report from Veidekke, one of the Nordic Region's largest contractors.
JLT predicts construction growth in the Nordic region
JLT Specialty Limited predicts construction growth in the Nordic region over the next three years supporting a recent report from Veidekke, one of the Nordic Region's largest contractors.
Besso wins Ecuador hydro-electric dam broker contract
Besso has been named as the broker on a $2bn (£1.2bn) project to construct a hydro-electric dam in Ecuador.
Kerry London confirms senior departure
Regional director Zena Tebboth has left Kerry London, Postonline can reveal.
Chilean earthquake – insurance lessons learnt one year on
Lessons learnt from the massive earthquake that struck Chile 12 months ago should facilitate the future handling of complex business interruption claims, says Jenny Larner.
Irish government woes delay Quinn Insurance sale
The proposed sale of Quinn Insurance has been delayed by the firm’s administrators until after a new Irish government is elected, according to reports.
Post history - 50 years ago: Fitter wins £27 000 for limb loss
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 yeas of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
French loss adjuster forms alliance with Crawford
Crawford & Company is to service claims outside France on behalf of TEXA customers after joining forces with the French loss adjuster.
In series - Geography & Solvency II: Accurate data is key to Solvency II requirements
The need for more accurate data and improved infrastructure is occupying insurers' Solvency II teams. However, Sam Barrett finds that UK firms are well prepared when it comes to accuracy of information.
Danish tunnel project selects risk management partner
The Danish government-owned company Femern has created to buildan 11-mile fixed link between Denmark and Germany has used Risk Decisions’ Predict software to assess the impact of the different risks on the construction cost of the link.
Exclusive construction content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with articles looking at the challenges insurers face in meeting financial obligations, and the need for brokers and insurers to step up to meet European construction needs.
Post Europe: International and European Construction
The European and International construction market will always be an important buyer of insurance and as Roberto Armana explains insurers and brokers in this sector must step up to the challenge of providing specialised knowledge and personalised…
Natural catastrophes: A model example of assessing earthquake exposure
Earthquake costs are rising steadily. Jane Bernstein examines insurers' current use of modelling, recent event responses and solution sustainability.
ONS cites snow and construction decline for 0.5% drop in Q4 GDP
The UK's Gross Domestic Product decreased by 0.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared with an increase of 0.7 per cent in the previous quarter.
JLT launches South African arm with the aim of being 'market leader'
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has unveiled plans to set up a new South African company.