Engineering
XL merges property and asset protection divisions
XL Group has combined its property underwriting and XL Global Asset Protection Services to form one unified team of risk engineers worldwide.
XL announces in-house underwriting and engineering merger
XL Group has combined its property underwriting team and global asset protection services engineers to form a unified international team of almost 200 risk engineers.
Bowring Marsh opens Middle East hub
Bowring Marsh, the specialist placement division of Marsh, has opened an office in Dubai to serve the growing demand for international insurance placement in the Middle East.
Nationale Suisse rated at 'A-'
Schweizerische National-Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG has achieved a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of "a-".
Buckley Scott boss defuses sale talk with new hires
The chief executive of liability loss adjuster Buckley Scott has rebutted claims the firm is up for sale by announcing five new appointments.
Law report: Solicitor’s failure to follow client instructions lands it with wasted costs charge
This law report has been controbuted by national law firm Berryman's Lace Mawer.
Axis launches liability unit in Argentina
Loss adjusting network Axis has launched a liability claims units in Argentina to provide dedicated specialist support to local carriers and the international reinsurers.
Agriculture: Reaping the rewards
With a rise in the theft of agricultural plant equipment, the industry and police are striking back with new initiatives.
Underwriters ignore jurisdiction "forgotten risk"
Underwriters have been criticised for failing to acknowledge the wrong jurisdiction can erode profit margins, delegates at the International Association of Engineering Insurers' conference were told.
IMIA 2011 preview: Setting the agenda
With Amsterdam playing host next week to the 44th International Association of Engineering Insurers annual conference, IMIA chairman Neil Clutterbuck previews the event.
Lloyd's coverholder and capacity acquired in expansion push
ProSight Specialty Insurance has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lloyd’s Coverholder TSM Agencies and 100% of the capacity rights to Lloyd’s Syndicate 1110.
Allianz motor engineer first female appointed to council
A female motor engineer from Allianz’s claims division has become the first woman ever to be appointed to the Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors Council.
Infrassure Switzerland and Liechtenstein sees capitalisation remain strong
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A- Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings of “a-” of Infrassure(Switzerland) and its affiliate, Infrassure Vaduz (Liechtenstein). The outlook for all ratings remains stable.
Markel launches Dutch operation
Markel International is preparing to open a branch office in Rotterdam this September.
Career development & CSR: Skills gap and reputational issues hindering recruitment
A shortage of insurance professionals with actuarial, claims and specialist liability underwriting skills is hampering the sector's development in the UK.
Public sector - Insurance procurement: Strength in numbers?
Will the Insurance London Consortium succeed where its predecessor failed and provide the blueprint for public sector procurement? asks Edward Murray.
Blow for Buckley Scott as trio quits for rival firms
Manchester-based loss adjuster Buckley Scott has lost two directors and a manager to rival firms.
Interview - Paul Taylor: Relishing challenges
With a career that has spanned the globe, new Airmic chair Paul Taylor wants to push risk management up the agenda. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his upcoming tenure.
Zurich sees engineering business grow by 50%
Zurich's engineering insurance business has grown by 50% to £15m gross written premium in the past two years, with the ambition to take it to £25m over the next three to five years.
Giles £100m corporate target bolstered by wins
Giles Insurance Brokers' efforts to grow its corporate book of business to £100m within 12 to 18 months has been boosted with a series of business wins.
Clutterbuck to succeed Moylan as Allianz commercial director
Allianz Commercial director for underwriting and technical Geoff Moylan is to retire from the business.
H&S cuts worry for insurers
Insurers have expressed concern at government plans to cut health & safety inspections.
Postbox: competency is crucial
I read the recent article "A focus on training" regarding professionalism in the claims sector with interest and wanted to take the opportunity to comment as it strikes me that a parity of focus doesn't exist between expertise in the property and motor…
Aviva extends environmental goods and services sector
Aviva has expanded its engineering, marine, construction and operational risks cover for onshore wind, solar and energy from waste power generation, including biomass energy production, environmental consultancy and building technologies.