Fire
Allianz in timber frame warning
Allianz has launched a campaign to highlight the fire risks associated to timber frame construction sites.
Law report: broker failure to inform over risk requirements costs firm
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
GAB launches claims training course
GAB Robins has launched a training scheme for its loss adjusters and claims handling staff designed to reduce the claims lifecycle and costs of fire and water damage property claims.
Directors' & Officers': A market hampered by soft rates and over capacity?
The number of insurers looking to grab a piece of the SME directors' & officers' market shows no sign of slowing. Amy Ellis reports on the attraction of a market still hampered by soft rates and over-capacity.
Post history - 30 years ago: Hilton Hotel fire follows MGM Grand
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as these highlights from 30 years ago reveals.
Broking focus - BCP: Business Continuity Plans for beginners
Brokers and claims practitioners differ in opinion over the usefulness of business continuity plans. Amy Ellis looks at how the market can be educated about the inherent benefits.
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.
Post history - 100 years ago: Major hits out at Boston building laws
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 100 years ago reveals.
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.
Post Europe: Major loss in the Mediterranean
Natural catastrophes across the Mediterranean made the headlines last year but fires are just as high risk for major losses as Jane Bernstein learns and European insurers also need to keep their eye on new and emerging risks.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny and her colleagues were out and about on the town last week with the NIG executive, apart from poor managing director Jon Greenwood who has been struck down with glandular fever.
Postscript - 30 years ago: Las Vegas fire spawned huge claims
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
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 - Arson: Playing with fire
Arson is becoming an increasingly prominent problem, with 40% of all commercial fires being started deliberately. Catherine Dixon examines what can be done to make buildings more secure against this persistent threat.
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.
Claims roundtable - Rising stars: Cream of the crop
Every year, Post's Claims Club identifies and rewards rising stars — who together represent the future of the claims profession. Ant Gould met up with some of this year's finalists to garner their views on the state of the claims nation.
GAB Robins to handle 'green' pub fire
A GAB Robins major loss team has been appointed to deal with a multi-million pound fire loss at JD Wetherspoon's flagship 'green' pub restaurant.
Postscript - 50 years ago: FPA gives advice on fire safety
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Marsh warns firms over fire brigade strikes
Marsh has warned companies to take extra precautions to protect their businesses during planned industrial action on 5-7 November by the UK’s Fire Brigade Union.
Major loss: Repair or replace?
When a business suffers an unexpected catastrophe, Veronica Cowan looks into the decision making behind the option to repair or replace damaged premises, stock or machinery.
Claims - VAT relief: Finding relief
With VAT rising to 20% from early next year, Alistair Winning & David Damsell look at how the rules surrounding this tax need to be examined closely by all parties to ensure the full relief available is claimed.
Widespread flood losses hit Asia
Aon Benfield's monthly catastrophe recap report, which provides an analysis of worldwide catastrophic events, highlighted that July witnessed some of the worst flood events in history, with Asia being particularly badly affected.
GAB Robins deals with major Tesco loss
GAB Robins' UK major and complex loss team have been assigned to a "multi-million pound" fire in South Korea.
Timber frame guidance set to be published
The Fire Protection Association and insurers technical research group RISC Authority have announced their intention to publish comprehensive guidance aimed at tradesmen installing services into timber frame construction.