Environmental liability
Cumbria “better prepared” following £276m floods
Communities and businesses in Cumbria have taken steps to better prepare for floods following the events of last year, research from the Environment Agency has revealed.
Industry bodies heartened by private sector potential
The Association of British Insurers and British Insurance Brokers' Association have welcomed the prospect of greater private sector investment in flood defences following the government's decision to cut the budget.
ABI offers flood advice to households
The Association of British Insurers has issued advice to people who have been flooded following heavy rainfall in Cornwall.
Cornwall hit by severe flooding
Parts of Cornwall have been hit by flooding after a night of heavy rain and wind.
Exclusive content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the long term implications of the Hungarian toxic spill, as well as a View from the Top opinion why France is the most sophisticated insurance market on the continent.
Post Europe: Environmental damage - who pays?
Now that the Hungarian toxic spill is no longer making headline news, what are the longer-term implications of this environmental catastrophe? Tony Lennon looks at the potential ramifications that this recent environmental disaster will have on the…
Cunningham Lindsey strengthens environmental team
Cunningham Lindsey has promoted liability specialist Graham Hawkins to lead its environmental solutions team.
Insurance Insight November: Exclusive online content now live
Insurance Insight November is now live with a review of the Polish general insurance market, and a close look at changes to supervisory authorities due to be enforced next year in the EU, as well as our regular View From the Top slot this month on…
Post Europe November: Exclusive online content now live
Post Europe November is now live with a review of the Polish general insurance market, and a close look at changes to supervisory authorities due to be enforced next year in the EU, as well as our regular View From the Top slot this month on…
Post Europe View from the Top: Environmental insurance comes of age
Environmental insurance, once labeled as difficult to obtain, data intensive and expensive, has come of age. With a 15-year history in the UK and Europe, and 30 in the US, the environmental market has developed and has the strength and maturity to…
Environmental liability - Toxic sludge: No fudge over sludge
The recent high profile toxic sludge incident in Hungary has been described as a 'tragedy' by the country's government. Ralph Savage reports how experts from the rural insurance and legal communities and further afield are assessing the situation.
Round table - SMEs & charities: Here to inform and educate
The SME and charity sectors have been widely courted by brokers and insurers in recent years. However, questions still persist about whether these customers are having their needs properly met. With this in mind Post gathered together some industry…
Spending Review 2010: AA disappointed with flood spend
AA Insurance has revealed its concerns over the government’s decision to reduce its flood defence spending.
Spending Review 2010: Government to cut flood defence spend
The government has outlined plans to improve flood defences for around 145 000 households but will cut spend to £2bn.
Sludge firm has Allianz cover
Allianz has confirmed it is the lead insurer in the Hungarian toxic sludge disaster in which eight people have so far died and 150 have been injured.
Insurers welcome EC decision on environmental damage liability
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has welcomed the decision by the European Commission not to propose an EU-wide compulsory liability scheme to cover environmental damage, or imminent threat of environmental damage, under the…
Insurers welcome EC decision on environmental damage liability
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has welcomed the decision by the European Commission not to propose an EU-wide compulsory liability scheme to cover environmental damage, or imminent threat of environmental damage, under the…
Run-off liabilities down
KPMG's annual run-off survey of UK non-life insurance shows that liabilities have shrunk by 21%.
Viewpoint: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Solvency II
Solvency II is looming large on the horizon but, argue Henry Sopher and Ann Duffy, despite the guidelines' complex language and detailed instructions, the run-off market can make it through this new universe by simply applying sound business sense and…
Munich Re launches solar panel cover
Munich Re has unveiled a new performance warranty for solar panels in the US.
Environmental liability: The carrot or the stick?
The idea of a new compulsory insurance class appears to represent opportunity to some and a major risk to market stability for others. Ralph Savage reports on how compulsory financial provision for environmental damage is viewed and whether it could ever…
Environmental liability - under-insurance: Clean up your act
Environmental insurance is regularly purchased by companies looking to cover historical liabilities rather than their day-to-day operational risks. Tony Lennon examines the reasons behind this decision.
Aon issues ELD warning following Hungary leak
Aon Risk Solutions has warned companies to take the Environmental Liability Directive seriously following a toxic sludge leak in Hungary.
Aon issues ELD warning following Hungary leak
Aon Risk Solutions has warned companies to take the Environmental Liability Directive seriously following a toxic sludge leak in Hungary.