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Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with an article discussing the potential for aggregator growth in France; and XL's Stuart Essex on the pitfalls of European expansion.
Exclusive aggregator content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article discussing the potential for aggregator growth in France; and XL's Stuart Essex on the pitfalls of European expansion.
Insurance Insight: View from the Top
Many firms believe that expanding their geographic footprint will not only increase their roster of clients, but also make them less dependent on one region or sector. But with wider reach comes added risk and firms looking to diversify should guard…
Post Europe: view from the top
Many firms believe that expanding their geographic footprint will not only increase their roster of clients, but also make them less dependent on one region or sector. But with wider reach comes added risk and firms looking to diversify should guard…
Ironshore names property SVP
Ironshore has appointed Daniel Owen as senior vice president of its global property builders risk division.
Allianz backs electrical fire safety week
Fire risks caused by unsafe electrical equipment are a major hazard in the workplace and in recognition of Electrical Fire Safety Week; Allianz Engineering is encouraging firms to have their electrical appliances checked on a regular basis.
Natural catastrophes: A model example of assessing earthquake exposure
Earthquake costs are rising steadily. Jane Bernstein examines insurers' current use of modelling, recent event responses and solution sustainability.
XL expands
XL has expanded its professional liability offering for architects and engineers after commencing writing on Lloyd's paper.
Local authorities cut back cover as spending review bites
Local authorities are already cutting their insurance spend as a result of the coalition government austerity measures, insurers have warned.
Interview - Roger Brown: Adding value for members
Roger Brown is nearing his second full year as managing director of the ECIC. Mairi MacDonald talks to him about the changes instigated and challenges ahead.
HSB names London regional manager
Engineering and construction insurer HSB has appointed Sian Williams as regional manager for London and the South-east.
Aviva unveils updated commercial property owners policies
Insurance giant Aviva has updated its commercial property owners policies, adding more than 150 new clauses, clarifications and extensions.
Fire risks - Counterfeit cabling: Getting crossed wires
As electrical contractors install ever-greater amounts of wiring into modern buildings, the rising incidence of dangerous counterfeit cabling should be of serious concern to insurers, builders and homeowners, says Roger Brown.
Fire risks - Non-deliberate: The desire to fight fire
Fire has always been a fierce adversary of both businesses and insurers. A major blaze can cause havoc to both small and large commercial premises, while also leaving a lasting mark on the bottom line of an insurer.
Jelf seals affinity deal
Jelf has entered an affinity partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Engineering - Technology: Powering change
Fast-paced technological developments in the energy field are presenting challenges for insurers but, as Neil Clutterbuck explains, the industry is finding ways to stay ahead of the game.
Allianz CEO "pessimistic" about commercial premium outlook
Allianz has reported gross written premiums up 4.1% in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year before.
Allianz CEO "pessimistic" about commercial premium outlook
Allianz has reported gross written premiums up 4.1% in the third quarter of 2010 compared to the same period a year before.
ECIC unveils new underwriting boss
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has appointed Richard Forrest-Smith to the new position of chief underwriting officer.
Axis moves into Ecuador
Loss adjuster Axis International has launched in Ecuador in a bid to grow its Latin American presence.
Post Europe: Transport risk management
With constantly shifting suppliers and sales markets as well as the increase in use of outsourced production sites, companies face more and more transport exposures for their cargo. As Pascal Matthey explains, fast and safe deliveries require a holistic…
Regulation - health & safety: Safe from harm
The coalition government has pledged to end the culture of health and safety 'tick-box' regulation for UK businesses. Phil Wright assesses the impact on the engineering inspection sector and the role the insurance industry has to play in helping…
Hardy sets December 2010 start date for Singapore operation
Hardy Underwriting Bermuda has announced the opening of its new Singapore office.
Tokio Marine Europe expands engineering team
Tokio Marine Europe has expanded its risk engineering department with the appointment of Phil Wall as corporate risk engineering manager.