Engineering
HSB boosts South-east team
HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed Bryony Glover to the position of development executive for London and the South-east region.
Allianz advises brokers on government energy scheme
Allianz Engineering said it is reminding brokers of the deadline for businesses to sign up to a government-backed climate change and energy-saving scheme.
Allianz offers long-term defects cover for civil engineering projects
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has introduced a new long-term defects cover for civil engineering projects, aimed at bridges, tunnels, culverts and retaining walls.
Allianz calls for engineer surveyor registration
Allianz Engineering is calling for the establishment of a national registration scheme for engineer surveyors in a move it claims would support the reduction of industrial accidents and diseases.
Allianz aims for €120m target with new Madrid corporate base
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, the insurance group's dedicated carrier for large corporate insurance customers, is opening a branch office in Madrid.
Climate change - renewable energy: Learning from mistakes
With the discovery of problems with the foundations of some offshore wind farms, Fraser McLachlan explains what the insurance industry can do to avoid repeating past mistakes.
Climate change - renewable energy: Investing in the future
With high targets on reducing carbon emissions, Daniel Dunkley asks if the government has the political will to invest in renewable energy and how the insurance industry can benefit.
Engineering - air conditioning: Keeping it cool
With air conditioning no longer a novelty in the UK, Thomas Howe argues more care needs to be taken over refrigeration issues.
RSA on track to double book
Mark Christer, managing director of More Than, has taken over RSA's global renewable energy book.
Underwriting Service Awards 2010 - rewarding insurance underwriting excellence
Post has launched the all new Underwriting Service Awards, designed to identify, reward and shine a light on the highest performing insurance industry underwriters across a number of different insurance specialisms. The winners will be announced at a…
Allianz agrees brewery H&S Willis deal
Allianz has agreed a deal to distribute a tailored version of its health and safety inspection service to Willis' brewing industry clients.
Property restructure sees Tonge join Keelan Westall
Barbon has restructured its property division and appointed former Erinaceous boss and Towergate director Wayne Tonge as head of business within its wholesale broking business, Keelan Westall.
New Indian insurer receives licence
Indian engineering giant Larsen & Toubro’s new general insurance company is due to start operations after receiving a licence from the regulatory authority for commencing its business operations.
RSA appoints renewable energy underwriter
Insurer RSA has appointed Soledad Vitale as a renewable energy underwriter.
ECIC assigned AM Best rating
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company - a division of EC Insurance - has been assigned a financial strength rating of A- (excellent) by AM Best.
Interview - Stefano Tranquillo: Sticking to the principle
FM Global's Stefano Tranquillo may have a diverse background but, he tells Lynn Rouse, the company has achieved first-class underwriting results using a risk management model that has changed little in the 175 years since it was founded.
NIG launches property product
NIG will launch its premier property owners product to a broker panel on the 6 July.
Six join broker network ranks
International broker network Brokers Link has added six new international specialised service providers to its membership.
Interview - Stephanie Watkins: From speeding tickets to cricket wickets
Leigh Jackson talks to HSB UK's American chief executive officer and managing director of engineering insurance Stephanie Watkins about her past as a police officer in the US and her curious love for cricket.
Bridle completes purchase of AHS Insurance
Engineering intermediary Bridle Insurance has acquired Welsh broker Associated Householders Services.
Aviva launches thermal imaging fire risk scheme
Insurance giant Aviva has launched a new thermal imaging initiative aimed at cutting the risk of machinery fires.
Allianz CEO bemoans commercial rate inactivity as profits dip 10.7%
Allianz reported gross written premium was up 4.4% to £411.3m (2009 Q1: £393.8m) over same period in 2009.
Allianz wins RK Harrison tender
Allianz has won a five-year contract with RK Harrison Insurance Services to underwrite its print protect and engineering protect accounts.
Fire engineered building solutions - A design for life
Fire engineering methodology has allowed increasingly creative architecture. Sam Barrett looks at the concerns it holds for insurers and the need for them to be involved earlier in the process.