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Government-backed PI scheme for fire safety assessors to launch in September
A government-backed professional indemnity scheme for EWS1 assessors is set to launch in September and will last for five years.
Intelligence: Managing the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries
With lithium-ion batteries becoming commonplace in everyday life, Post investigates the risks associated with them, and how insurers are incorporate such risks into policy terms.
Blog: electric vehicles spark concerns around fire and safety
As the cost of fuel soars, and with the move towards a greener lifestyle, the popularity of electric cars is exceeding all expectations. However, attention is now turning to their safety, in particular the fire risks that come with e-vehicles, writes Tim…
Briefing: Can’t we all sit down over a nice cup of tea on multi-occupancy insurance?
I once had a dispute with my neighbour over some work we had had done on our boundary line.
Trade Voice: Installing EV charging points on ferries should be resisted, says London Foil
Facilitating electric vehicles being charged at sea presents a risk that the marine insurance market could do without, argues Forum of Insurance Lawyers CEO Laurence Besemer and London Foil marine sector focus team member Captain John Owen.
Aviva in Zego tie-up; Ecclesiastical Insurance Group renamed Benefact; Mosaic to acquire Sirius Point Lloyd's arm; and Sedgwick buys UKA247
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
HSBC extends Marsh deal; Zurich to set up transformation Centre of Excellence; Pool Re completes expanded terrorism placement; and Howden acquires again
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Blog: Don't risk playing with fire over insurance claims
Over recent years, insurance claims for fire-related incidents have grown significantly. James Mountain, sales and marketing director at Fire Shield Systems, explores the factors influencing the rising fire risks and discusses how insurers can strengthen…
Cladding campaigners seize on ABI hashtag to highlight 'extortionate' premiums
Leaseholders that have seen their buildings insurance premiums skyrocket as a result of the cladding crisis took to Twitter on Tuesday to highlight what they regard as extortionate practices on the part of the insurance sector.
Brokers defend record amid insurance probe into 'failing' market for flats and tower blocks
Amid regulatory scrutiny brokers have accepted there are insurance challenges for flats but sought to defend their role when approached by Post.
Michael Gove orders review into ‘failing’ insurance market for leaseholders
The government has called on the Financial Conduct Authority to start a probe into the “crippling costs” of insurance premiums for residents of blocks of flats as it hit out at the current unacceptable situation.
Intelligence: Insuring the hydrogen boom
Hydrogen’s promise as a greener fuel source for heavy industry looks set to spur a boom in the industry over the next decade. Post looks at the risks involved and how insurers are acting to meet the needs of a growing sector.
Swiss Re reports nat cat losses fourth worst since 1970; Davies buys BVS; Leak Bot to go public after reverse takeover; and Ryanair teams up with insurtech
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week
Intelligence: Fine art - Putting insurers in the picture
Fine art is a very traditional and discreet market, with lack of data making it hard to price risk accurately. Valerie Hart explores how IT solutions could lead to greater transparency and insurers making more informed decisions.
Top 30 Asia Insurers 2021: Resilience under pressure
Asia Pacific non-life insurers have proven their agility and tenacity in overcoming headwinds over the past year to deliver solid results. Christie Lee, senior director of analytics for Asia-Pacific at AM Best, discusses the region’s scorecard
Intelligence: Insuring automated warehouses
With warehouses increasingly deploying robots to help with the demand for next day delivery, Post investigates what challenges automation in warehouses poses for insurers.
Intelligence: Grading the education insurance market
Experts specialising in education sector insurance have hailed the market’s performance during the pandemic and expressed optimism for more success as students head back to university and further education colleges.
Listed insurtech market cap surpasses $22bn; motor start-up Adiona plans to take on 'outdated' incumbents; Dale Partners gets Lloyd's green light; and Zurich unveils £750m MGA capacity deal
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Blog: Cladding claims – ongoing challenges post-Grenfell
Brawdia managing director Philip Barmby considers the increasing complexity of cladding claims post-Grenfell.
Insurers urge government to revise height-based remit of proposed building safety regulator
Insurers have repeated their calls for the scope of the proposed building safety regulator to be broadened after the government pushed ahead with proposals that met with criticism last year.
Sri Lanka ship fire: Marine experts call for cargo rule tightening and end to port 'pushing'
Marine insurance experts have warned tighter regulation and scrutiny is needed to mitigate events such as the X-Press Pearl container ship fire off Sri Lanka.
Aviva faces leaseholder ire over mounting fire safety concerns
Aviva has drawn anger from leaseholders in residential properties owned by an investment fund over the management of fire safety issues.
Biba Conference Special: Returning to a new normal - supporting commercial clients and brokers in the post-Covid world
The Covid-19 pandemic changed the business landscape in the UK practically overnight. Jon Walker, CEO of Axa Commercial in the UK, and Elie Hanna, chief distribution officer for UK and Lloyd’s at Axa XL, discuss how insurers should be working to support…
Zurich argues fraud allegations ‘mischaracterise’ its role in defective Swansea housing development
Zurich has denied that it acted fraudulently in connection to inspections it undertook of a defective development in Swansea, saying the checks were carried out for the purpose of deciding whether to insure the building against future faults and not to…