Construction
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.
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…