Marine
European insurers withdraw cover for Iranian oil storage
Two European insurers have withdrawn cover for tankers storing Iranian oil, according to documents seen by Reuters.
Lancashire's head of marine goes to Argenta
Argenta Holdings subsidiary Argenta Syndicate Management has appointed Vincent Leonardi as marine underwriter at Argenta Syndicate 2121.
Allianz appoints UK marine hull and liability head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Chris Turberville as head of marine hull and liability UK.
AGCS names head of marine hull and liability
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Chris Turberville as head of marine hull and liability UK.
Argenta recruits marine underwriter for Syndicate 2121
Argenta Syndicate, a subsidiary of Argenta Holdings, has appointed Vincent Leonardi to marine underwriter at Argenta Syndicate 2121.
Q&A with Lloyd's' Enrico Bertagna
Lloyd's Italy country manager Enrico Bertagna discusses the impact of recession, the country's growth sectors, and why he believes natural catastrophe provision in Italy needs a major overhaul.
Skuld forms P&I partnership with Alandia
Norwegian mutual insurer Skuld has joined forces with Alandia Marine to bring Skuld's protection and indemnity products to Alandia's members and clients.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
RSA makes two promotions in global specialty lines
RSA has made two new appointments in its global specialty lines business.
University launches post-graduate degree in insurance law
Queen Mary, University of London has launched what it claims is the first post-graduate course solely dedicated to insurance in the UK.
Iran insures South Korean refiner hit by sanctions
South Korean firms are loading Iranian crude again after a gap of nearly two months caused by the European Union embargo on insurance cover.
Kennedys in Dublin recruits Hugh Kennedy
Litigation and dispute resolution specialist Kennedys has appointed Hugh Kennedy as a partner in its Dublin office.
Tysers P&I report predicts market hardening
Rates for protection and indemnity cover could harden by 10% at the next renewal, according to the 2012 P&I Clubs report published by Lloyd's broker Tysers today.
Airmic members back commercial insurance law overhaul
The vast majority of Airmic members have backed the risk manager association's support for reforming the legal framework for commercial insurance - the 1906 Marine Insurance Act.
An opportunity for better risk management and growth in India
As the Indian property and casualty market continues to evolve, Dr Vankayalapati Padmavathi explores how the market is now looking to develop solutions to cater for those who are exposed to catastrophic risks, but are too poor to afford insurance.
IUMI: Marine insurance market at "bottom of the pricing barrel"
Marine insurance brokers have been urged to warn clients that increases in rates and deductibles are on the way as part of the industry's push to escape the soft market cycle.
IUMI: Insurance industry acted responsibly during economic meltdown
The economic crisis will create opportunities for the global insurance and reinsurance market if it can deliver "true resilience", delegates at the International Union of Marine Insurance annual conference have heard.
Overcapacity constraining cargo market
Soft market rates caused by overcapacity continue to act as a constraint on the global cargo insurance market, despite some significant losses.
IUMI 2012 preview: The agenda
Despite positives for the sector, including a reduction in piracy, this year's International Union of Marine Insurance conference in San Diego looks set to be dominated by the loss of the Costa Concordia.
Post magazine - 13 September 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Iran praises sanctions for kickstarting insurance market
Iran's insurers are ready to offer cover to foreign ships traveling through Iranian waters, according to Seyed Karimi, president of Iran's insurance regulator Bimeh Markazi.
RSA enters P&I market with start-up Lodestar Marine
RSA has teamed up with protection and indemnity start-up Lodestar Marine for a new fixed premium P&I venture.
UK P&I Club restructures ahead of Solvency II
The UK P&I Club has reorganised its structure to establish UK Europe as the sole provider of direct insurance business to UK Club Members.
Markel hires ex-RSA marine underwriter Cannock
Markel International has appointed Matthew Cannock, pictured, as marine underwriter for its Singapore office.