Livestock/ bloodstock insurance
Blog: Why equine and livestock risks could cause insurers to lose more than their shirts
The outbreak of equine flu across the UK during January and February grabbed the headlines but, despite this, it was always unlikely to be a major concern for equine insurers, argues Graham Plaister, livestock and equine specialist at Sedgwick International UK.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Agriculture: Reaping the rewards
With a rise in the theft of agricultural plant equipment, the industry and police are striking back with new initiatives.
Amlin adds to bloodstock underwriting team
Amlin has appointed Julian Lloyd, head of LMA’s livestock business panel, to its bloodstock underwriting team.
Microinsurance - A solution to all ills?
Microinsurance is being touted as the answer to insuring the poorest regions of the world against extreme weather threats. However, as Stephanie Denton reports, this may not be the case.
Aegis London moves into livestock
Aegis London has moved into livestock underwriting with the appointment of underwriter, Sophie Dunkerley.
Santa's insurance bill reduced by £5m over two years claims broker Aon
Santa may be dusting off the sleigh, making sure the reindeer are in tip-top shape and asking his elves to put in overtime to finish off all the presents to make sure every child across the globe gets a present.
Markel swoops for Talbot bloodstock and livestock business
Markel International has expanded its bloodstock and livestock business with the acquisition of the renewal rights of the bloodstock and livestock book currently written by Talbot Underwriting.
Markel swoops for Hiscox US equine and livestock business
Markel is to acquire certain rights to the Hiscox Insurance Company animal mortality business which provides both equine and livestock coverage.
Penny Black's insurance week
One of Penny's colleagues met up with new Garwyn CEO Stewart McCulloch this week, and by all accounts he seems to be warming quite nicely to his new role in the claims space.
Aegis London appoints new specie team
Aegis London has announced the appointment of a new specie team led by Ian Seakens, senior underwriter, and supported by Ian Morton, underwriter.
Validus makes $6.6m operating loss for H1 2010
The Bermudan (re)insurer has recorded an operating loss of $6.6m for the six months ended 30 June 2010, compared with a net operating income of $210.8m for the same period in 2009.
Bloodstock - infectious diseases: A stable condition
David Ashby reports on the likelihood and potential effects of a contagious diseases striking the equine industry and what is being done to help prevent this.
Transactor new provider for Cornish Mutual
Transactor Global Solutions is the new provider for south west based insurer, Cornish Mutual, with a complete system replacement scheduled to go live in September 2010.