Energy
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.
Howden Broking launches energy division
Howden Broking today unveiled the launch of its energy division with the news that sector specialist Alan Brooks will be heading up the new department.
Extending the ELD could have damaging consequences
A proposal today by the EC for a new law to regulate safety standards for offshore oil and gas operations could have unintended consequences for the environmental liability market, according to the CEA.
UK and Norway forge new energy agreement
The UK and Norway have signed an agreement affirming their commitment to cooperation on energy and climate issues.
Climate change: A changing environment
With insurers rushing to provide environmental cover, how are they performing themselves in the climate change stakes?
Market moves: Insurers lead the recruitment charge
With the final quarter of the year kicking off this week insurers were the most active recruiters with a raft of hires and promotions. XL Insurance added three new members of staff to its burgeoning team in Europe, while a number of other players seized…
Agriculture: Reaping the rewards
With a rise in the theft of agricultural plant equipment, the industry and police are striking back with new initiatives.
Ferma 2011: Torus to bring property underwriting to French office
Insurer Torus has confirmed that it will be bringing property underwriting to its French operation.
XL Insurance strengthens international property lines
XL Insurance has appointed Philip Sexton International P&C onshore energy and general property manager for the UK, Ireland and Nordic regions, in a bid to strengthen its international property lines.
Aon names first ever European power chief
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Denis Waerseggers to the newly created position of European power leader.
Aon names first ever European power chief
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Denis Waerseggers to the newly created position of European power leader.
Argo Group opens office in Dubai
Argo Group bosses have heralded the launch of a Dubai insurance operation as a ”key component” of the company’s global expansion strategy.
RSA rules out investment in R&D of renewable energy
RSA has claimed it wants to be a major player in the renewable energy market but has stated it “won’t be at the forefront of research and development risks” as this is someone else’s job.
Marsh and AAIB to cover Iraq land rigs
Marsh has tied up with Anglo Arab Insurance Brokers to provide insurance cover for oil rig drilling contractors in Iraq.
Renewable manufacturers call for tariff withdrawal protection
The insurance industry could play a crucial role in supplying protection against u-turns in European government policy and provide vital support for the emerging renewables market.