Energy
Gcube increases offshore capacity to $100m
Renewables specialist Gcube has increased its underwriting capacity by $50m (€37.9m) for offshore renewable energy projects.
A sustainable future?
Solar powered cities and hydrogen run transport systems might be close to reality than people realise. Christian Müller explains why insurers have an integral role to play in this world and must be at the forefront of embracing innovation.
Lockton Dubai gains Lloyd’s broker status
Lockton Dubai has received Lloyd’s broker registration.
View from the top: Getting power to the people
The insurance industry is in a unique position to generate opportunity from challenge, says Hamish Roberts.
Catvest launches energy risk model
Catvest Petroleum Services, the specialist risk modelling, quantification and structuring firm for the energy and chemical sectors has launched its energy risk model and industry loss index.
Catvest launches energy risk model
Recently founded specialist risk modelling firm Catvest Petroleum Services has launched an energy risk model and industry loss index.
Willis teams up to boost 'renewable energy revolution'
Willis Group Holdings has confirmed a new strategic alliance with clean energy financier Narec Capital to unlock opportunities for firms in the renewable energy market.
DAC Beachcroft expands in Spain and Singapore
DAC Beachcroft has made appointments in its Spanish and Singapore offices to expand its international network.
Marsh in energy and construction move
Marsh has named Frenchman Vincent Marrot as global leader, energy engineering and leader of construction engineering in its international division.
Growth in green energy prompts Rural to enter market
Specialist agricultural insurer Rural, part of UKGI, is the latest business to launch a suite of green insurance products to meet the growing demand for cover from farmers investing in renewable energy schemes.
Mitie wins out in four-year repair tender with LV
Mitie has secured a four-year contract to manage and deliver building repair services valued at £20m with LV.
New managing agent enters nuclear market
New managing agent, Northcourt, was launched today, bringing fresh capacity to the global nuclear insurance market.
No widescale rate hardening at 1/1 renewals
The 1 January reinsurance renewal season has seen large rate increases in catastrophe-exposed and loss-affected contracts, but there has not been wide market hardening.
Claims from Windstorm Dagmar in Scandinavia to break $46m
According to catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide, Windstorm Dagmar, which moved across Russia north of St Petersburg on Christmas Day and until the early hours of 27 December 2011, caused power outages, tree-downings, and landslides and other…
JLT expands in Ireland with FBD purchase
JLT Insurance Brokers (Ireland) has expanded its presence in the country with the acquisition of FBD Insurance Brokers.
Market moves: Ageas and Axa name new MDs
With insurance companies gearing up for the festive holidays, it was a surprisingly busy week in recruitment.
Chaucer strengthens energy team
Chaucer has made new underwriting appointments in London, Houston and Oslo.
Durban 2011: More than a once-a-year event
All eyes are focused on Durban for the 2011 UN Climate Change Conference. But according to many this is much more than a once a year event, reports Andreas Spiegel.
Allianz expands offshore energy
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Pete Connors as offshore energy global product leader with effect from January 3, 2012.
Marsh launches EMEA renewable power practice
Broker Marsh has launched a Europe, Middle East and Africa renewable power & cleantech practice.
Perkins Slade rings the changes
Despite a relatively quiet quarter for broker recruitment, Perkins Slade named three new directors this week. The intermediary was not the only firm making changes, with Jelf and Willis also naming new starters. Among insurers I was a bust seven days for…
Marsh: mixed signals for 2012 energy insurance market
Excess capacity and continuing competition among insurers means that buying conditions remain favourable for many energy firms in the final quarter of 2011, but a possible change could be on the horizon for 2012.
Insurer capacity creates good conditions for energy firms
Excess capacity and continuing competition among insurers means that buying conditions remain favourable for many energy firms in the final quarter of 2011.
Interview - Konsta & Payton: Let's get together
The high-profile merger of Clyde & Co and Barlow Lyde & Gilbert has impacted the legal and insurance industries. Michael Payton and Simon Konsta explain the differences.