Environmental liability
Q&A - Michael Butt: The impact of climate change
Some 67 insurance and reinsurance chief executives recently signed The Geneva Association’s Climate Risk Statement in Canada. Michael Butt, chairman of Axis and co-chair of the association’s extreme events and climate risk working group, comments on the…
Flood defence funding at 'bare minimum'
Funding for maintaining flood defences is at a "bare minimum" and is the first area to be cut when "budgets are tight", according to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee.
Arctic: Coming in from the cold
As investment increases in the Arctic, what are the opportunities and risks facing insurers in the area?
China aiming to scrap 11m cars
In an attempt to control pollution, Chinese authorities are trying to eliminate 11m high polluting cars from the roads in the next two years.
Ridesharing: Sharing responsibility
The increasing popularity of ridesharing is creating a range of challenges for insurers – particularly when it comes to liability
Flooding and drying - busting the myths
by Alan Dobson, director environmental claims division at QuestGates
Ace Global Markets increases environmental insurance capacity
Ace Global Markets is increasing its capacity for clients seeking environmental liability insurance coverage to $50m (£30m).
Ace recruits from Sportscover for UK & Ireland environment underwriter
Ace has recruited a former sports and leisure underwriter to bolster its environmental risk division.
Cunningham Lindsey appoints Hughes to environment role
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Simon Hughes as an environmental consultant in its environmental solutions team.
Costa Concordia: Two years on
Two years after the Costa Concordia ran aground, it has finally been given a date to be removed. What has happened in the marine market in the intervening period?
Cunningham Lindsey appointed on Yorkshire plant fire
Firefighters in North Yorkshire are tackling a blaze at a recycling plant near Sherburn in Elmet.
Environment Agency warns of 'danger to life' in 21 flood zones
The Environment Agency has issued 21 severe flood warnings across the UK , noting that storms hitting the UK could threaten lives locally.
McLarens partners with environmental adjuster
Global loss adjuster McLarens has partnered with US-based Global Risk Solutions, which specialises in environmental claims.
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C-Suite: Concordia proved insurance works
The recent ‘parbuckling’ (rolling over) of the Costa Concordia was a rare event in the maritime world, as it attracted major global media attention.
Ace launches environmental risk taskforce for Continental Europe
Ace Europe has appointed Nicolas Givelet as risk engineer in its Continental Europe environmental insurance team as it continues to invest in building its environmental risk expertise.
View from the Top: Asia's environmental liabilities
XL's Craig Langham examines Asia's growing environmental liabilities and how governments are looking to implement legislation.
View from the Top: Environmental protection
Clean tech firms could find themselves in a mess if they fail to secure adequate cover, says Paul Skinner, segment specialist underwriter, Chubb Insurance.
LAS accredited for environmental business management
Claims management firm LAS Claims has achieved ISO140001 accreditation for business environmental management from the LQRA UK Accreditation Service.
Singapore's air pollution index at record high
The smog from forest fires in Indonesia is still engulfing Singapore leading to the city's air pollution index to reach a record high.
Interview: Chris Hall - A quest for success
A decade ago Chris Hall led a small team that risked it all to buy loss adjuster Questgates. Now it is worth £11m – and the managing director hopes to double that figure within the next 10 years.
Ace appoints Bartolo as UK & Ireland environmental risk manager
Ace Group has hired environmental consultant Emma Bartolo to manage its UK & Ireland environmental liability book.
IUA report raises concerns over cover for eco losses
Insurance cover for environmental losses is often incomplete or even non-existent without a dedicated policy in place, according to a research paper from the International Underwriting Association.
Climate change: Insuring the future
Climate change is a global issue of huge importance to the safety and security of future generations and the environment. How can insurers play their part? Sam Barrett explains.