Contingency
Blog: When rain waters down ticket sales
As a nation, the weather - good or bad - is a favourite topic of conversation. However, for promotors and organisers of concerts, festivals and other events, weather concerns are a serious issue, as meteorological conditions could cause an event to be…
RK Harrison buys up Marsh businesses
RK Harrison has acquired four businesses from Marsh UK-owned Gibbs Hartley Cooper.
Cutting down on carbon – mitigating the effects of climate change.
Climate has a profound impact on property-related assets and as scientific evidence of a change in climate becomes more compelling Dr Cliff Warman asks how prepared the European insurance industry is now and for the future.
FA to lose almost £1m for calling off England match
The Football Association’s decision to call off the England match against the Netherlands in light of the riots will cost them more than £900 000 in ticket sales because they failed to take out contingency insurance, according to a source close to Post.
Claims - prize indemnity: who dares wins
In a sector where rates have held up well, due in part to limited appetite to write such business, Amanda Lewis discusses the art and science of prize indemnity cover.
In Series - Geography & Solvency II: Using geographic information for contingency plans
Dr Marc Hobell explains how geographic information can help managers with contingency plans if an incident occurs.
Chubb names entertainment head
Chubb has appointed Francis Hernandez as its new UK and Ireland events and entertainment insurance manager.
Brit global markets unit promotes trio
Brit Insurance has made new appointments within its global markets strategic business unit.
Legal update - litigation funding: Containing the genie
The role of private litigation funding has become a live issue, with collective redress systems being proposed throughout Europe. Robert Hammesfahr explains why fears of abuse and soaring costs may be unfounded.
Beazley expands contingency team
Beazley’s contingency team has recruited two new staff members in order to expand its service offering in the UK and Australia.
World Cup insurance breakdown
The football World Cup will be insured to the tune of an estimated £6.2bn when it kicks off in South Africa on Friday, according to Lloyd's.
Lloyd's estimates World Cup insurance coverage at £6.2bn
The football World Cup will be insured to the tune of an estimated £6.2bn when it kicks off on Friday, according to Lloyd’s.
Beazley offers online event insurance
Beazley has launched an online system designed to provide cost effective access to event cancellation and liability insurance.
IIABNY to take legal action
The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York announced that it will proceed with legal action to stop contingent charges legislation from taking effect.
Markel appoints contingency underwriter
James Leach joins from Sirius International.
Contingency cover and royal deaths
The insurance market is reluctant to discuss contingency cover in the event of a royal death, although the national mourning will entail event cancellations on a majestic scale.