Construction
Crossrail signs nine-year no-break deal with Zurich, Ace and Swiss Re
The £15.9bn Crossrail construction project has become the first of its kind to negotiate a nine-year insurance policy to be placed in the global insurance market without a break clause.
Commentary - Winter freeze: Burst pipe problems
The industry is currently paying out an estimated £7m a day over burst pipe claims. Graeme Fitzpatrick asks if insurers are doing enough to help customers prevent them.
Post Magazine – 20 January 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Scottish courts see tenfold rise in pleural plaque cases – Insurance News Now – 20 January 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a claim from law firm Brodies that new pleural plaques cases brought in front of the Scottish courts increased almost tenfold last year.
JLT acquires to bolster continental European operation
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has acquired Tripol AS, an Oslo based insurance broker and employee benefits business specialising in the real estate and construction business.
JLT acquires to bolster continental European operation
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has acquired Tripol AS, an Oslo based insurance broker and employee benefits business specialising in the real estate and construction business.
Comment - Loss adjusting: The death of loss adjusting?
Loss adjusting has changed dramatically over the past 10 years. Benedict Burke examines the changes and argues that customer outcomes are only getting better.
HSB names London regional manager
Engineering and construction insurer HSB has appointed Sian Williams as regional manager for London and the South-east.
JLT boss draws parallels between terrorism and flood insurance
The Government’s £200m cuts on flood defences could have a catastrophic effect on the commercial property market by making flood insurance unavailable.
Fire risks - Non-deliberate: The desire to fight fire
Fire has always been a fierce adversary of both businesses and insurers. A major blaze can cause havoc to both small and large commercial premises, while also leaving a lasting mark on the bottom line of an insurer.
LAS guarantees site visit survey within 48 hours
LAS is set to provide clients with a guaranteed 48-hour site visit across all its surveying and validation services.
PwC sells Rok to Mansell Construction
Rok administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers has sold parts of the construction and social house building division of the company to Mansell Construction Services.
Underwriting Service Awards 2010 - QBE scoops team of the year
Over 200 underwriters packed into the Grange City hotel in London last night for the inaugural Underwriting Service Awards from Post, rewarding excellence and achievement in general insurance underwriting.
Law reports: Liquidated damages clause not a penalty for equal parties
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Rok closure could boost small contractors
The fall-out from the closure of Rok's maintenance business could lead insurers to turn to smaller building repairers in the future, according to one such firm.
Interview - Wayne Felton: Building interest
If building firm Mitie's entrance into the insurance repair market had not caused enough stir, the decision of its largest rival, Rok, to enter administration has raised even more interest in Mitie's plans. Leigh Jackson met the firm's property solutions…
PwC closes Rok maintenance arm
Rok administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers has closed the maintenance and improvement division of the building repair firm with the loss of 1800 jobs.
Heath Lambert adds to project risks division
The project risks division of Heath Lambert has confirmed a series of new hires and promotions.
PwC makes more than 700 Rok staff redundant
Rok administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers has made 711 Rok staff redundant after reviewing the ongoing requirements of the business.
Gable CEO confident it will meet market expectations
Gable Holdings this morning described the first half of the year as a period of consolidation and business growth.
Gable CEO confident it will meet market expectations
Gable Holdings this morning described the first half of the year as a period of consolidation and business growth.
In series - Property claims: Tracking the changes
Rigorous pricing research can eliminate the risk of overpaying or underpaying property loss claims. Scott Beatty details how data analytic developments are helping insurers to verify rates.
ECIC unveils new underwriting boss
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has appointed Richard Forrest-Smith to the new position of chief underwriting officer.
Garwyn promotions aim to boost adjusting team
Liability specialist Garwyn has made a series of high level promotions within its adjusting team.