Marine
Interview: Charles Franks: Moving in together
Kiln chief executive Charles Franks chats to Post about the transformation into Tokio Marine Kiln, the firm’s new offices and his international outlook
Fracking touted as 'attractive source of business' for insurers
Fracking could be an attractive source of new business for insurers if rules and guidelines are closely adhered to, according to DAC Beachcroft.
Munich Re's head of China and Hong Kong takes up global marine role
Munich Re's chief executive of Greater China and Hong Kong John Wilkinson has been appointed CEO of Munich Re’s global marine partnership.
Two missing after tourist boat sinks in Indonesia
Two Spanish men are still missing after their boat sank off East Indonesia on Sunday.
WW1 Centenary: Peace
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the leader columns written for the magazine during this period. Today: Peace
WW1 Centenary: British Fire Offices & Continental Relations
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the leader columns written for the magazine during this period. Today how the magazine covered British Fire Offices & Continental Relations.
Lloyd's coverholder promotes two in Hong Kong
SART Underwriting, a Lloyd's coverholder based in Hong Kong, has made two promotions.
Guy Carpenter appoints head of EMEA & international P&I
Guy Carpenter has appointed Simon Smith as head of international protection and indemnity as well as overseeing the Europe, Middle East and Asia region.
Environmental guarantees sought as Costa Concordia prepares for final voyage
France’s environment minister is seeking environmental assurances from her Italian counterpart before giving permission for the Costa Concordia to be towed past the French island of Corsica on its way to Genoa for scrappage.
Costa Concordia may re-float this week
Wrecked cruise liner the Costa Concordia may be re-floated as soon as the end of this week as work continues to salvage the vessel.
RFIB appoints MacFarlane as MD for international non-marine
RFIB Group has appointed Richard Macfarlane as managing director of its international non-marine business.
Dual tasks Hellman with setting up marine practice
Dual Group has appointed Bernt Hellman to form its new marine and energy practice.
Samsung Fire & Marine eyes China expansion
Samsung Fire & Marine Company is in talks with Chinese firms to establish a marine insurance company in the country, according to local news reports.
Ongoing education in the marine liability market
By Nick Sansom, head of professional development, and Charles Taylor, manager of the Standard Club
Hong Kong ferry crashes in Macau
A TurboJet ferry traveling from Hong Kong to Macau crashed into a breakwater in Macau harbour on Friday morning injuring 70 people.
Henderson sets up marine division
Henderson Insurance Brokers has established a marine division to take advantage of growing opportunities in the UK maritime and ports sector.
Marine insurers given more autonomy in Shanghai
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission is allowing marine insurers and reinsurers in Shanghai more autonomy via the Shanghai Institute of Marine Insurance.
Arctic: Coming in from the cold
As investment increases in the Arctic, what are the opportunities and risks facing insurers in the area?
NKSJ deal sees Canopius split marine and energy unit
Canopius has separated its existing marine and energy unit into two dedicated divisions as part of a move designed to maximise the growth opportunities following the firms acquisition by Japanese insurer NKSJ.
P&I Club reports $6.6m surplus
The London P&I Club produced a surplus of $6.6m (£3.9m) for the 2013/14 financial year as well increasing its free reserve to $160.6m.
Cooper Gay swoops for Marsh marine boss Gibbs
Cooper Gay has recruited Marsh’s managing director of global marine Charles Gibbs to head up its own aquatic operations.
Lloyd's presence adds 50% to Lancashire GWP in Q1 as new CEO steps up
Lancashire Holdings recorded a combined operating ratio of 66.4% in the first quarter of 2014 (Q1 2013: 51.2%) as no major losses were added to a late reported energy claim that adversely impacted the firm’s full year results.
The Linked In Debate - ghost vessels
by Rachael Adasms
Europe: Ghost vessels
With the Russian cruise vessel M/V Orlova adrift in the Atlantic, the insurance implications of 'ghost vessels' are front of mind