Construction
Quinn ordered to stop underwriting in the UK as parent put into administration
The High Court has this morning appointed provisional administrators to Quinn Insurance, owner of Quinn Direct and Quinn Healthcare, on an application by the Financial Regulator in Ireland.
Market awaits Quinn fallout
Brokers, trade bodies and insureds in the UK and Ireland were seeking further clarification as to the true financial situation at Quinn's insurance businesses as Post went to press, amid mounting speculation that intermediaries are already seeking to…
Towergate Underwriting strikes liability deal with QBE and Novae
Towergate Underwriting Liability and Construction has launched a new special risks liability facility backed by insurers QBE and Novae.
AJ Gallagher swoops for two Lockton brokers - sources
Garry Taylor and Dave Cousar are set to join growing acquisitive broker AJ Gallagher, Reinsurance sources have said.
Allianz raises concerns over crane scheme
Allianz Engineering has questioned the effectiveness of a new tower crane safety scheme due to come into force on 6 April.
Former Teceris duo joins Crawford
Crawford & Company has appointed two new senior construction specialists within its international construction and engineering team.
Building Repairs - energy efficiency: It's not easy being green
Planning requirements focused on energy efficiency are increasingly affecting property owners nationwide. Matthew Gordon reports on the pros and cons for property owners.
Towergate unveils two new quote and buy facilities
Broker to target musicians, entertainers and sole traders with launches.
What's up in construction and engineering?
Katherine Blackler examines the effects of the recession on construction and engineering markets along with the risks and opportunities for reinsurers presented in 2010
Kerry London turnover rises
Kerry London has targeted 10% growth for 2010, after reporting a £0.8m increase in turnover to £15.9m in 2009.
Kerry London reports £0.8m increase in turnover for 2009
Construction accounts for less than 30% of turnover, broker says
Construction cover down
UK construction businesses have reduced their overall insurance cover by an average of £3.2m, according to Quinn Insurance.
Marsh to provide EMEA Construction Consulting Practice
Marsh has launched a specialist construction consulting practice to provide dispute resolution, risk advisory, and audit services to the construction and engineering industries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Marsh to provide EMEA Construction Consulting Practice
Marsh has launched a specialist construction consulting practice to provide dispute resolution, risk advisory, and audit services to the construction and engineering industries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Divisional head leaves Lockton
One of Lockton's senior brokers has left the privately-owned broker, sources have told Reinsurance.
Pittman leaves Merlin for "adjusting" role
Davies' new head of claims operations Jim Pittman says he is looking forward to returning to "conventional" loss adjusting after joining from rival firm Merlin Professional Claims Services.
Heath Lambert wins major infrastructure contract
Broker appointed insurance adviser to Forth Replacement Crossing
Brown & Brown makes acquisition
Acquisitive US broker makes Texas acquisition
Lloyd's insurer enters new market with hire
Canopius extends construction portfolio with Challinor hire.
Montpelier Re forms new Lloyd's MGA
Paladin Underwriting Agency formed by Bermudian reinsurer.
Allianz calls for tighter fire loss controls
Insurer urges action following ABI fire report
Ironshore grabs underwriter from Arch
Ironshore grabs underwriter from Arch to lead its new global builders risk property business.
Talbot adds two underwriters from Swiss Re
Validus' Lloyd's syndicate adds two underwriters from Swiss Re
Euler Hermes expecting 'negligible' loss from Dubai World
Euler Hermes has played down predictions of massive losses from Dubai World collapse.