Marine
Liberty makes Brazil appointment
Liberty Syndicates has named reinsurance underwriter Douglas Sakamoto to its team in Brazil.
Market moves: All change at the trade bodies
With insurer moves slower than last week, this week has seen a number of changes among the trade bodies, with the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, the |British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Federation of European Risk Management Associations…
Broadgate acquisition is last for Torus
The recent acquisition of Broadgate Underwriting by Torus finalises a string of hires and acquisitions by the globetrotting insurer.
Canopius promotes Webb and Sandle
Specialist insurer Canopius has made two promotions in its marine & energy division.
Canopius promotes two in marine and energy
Canopius Group has promoted two members of its marine & energy division.
Tawa, Skuld and Paraline combine forces to acquire Whittington UK
A consortium comprised of Tawa, Skuld, and Paraline Group have confirmed a definitive agreement to acquire Whittington Insurance Markets.
Piracy attacks have lower success rates finds Aon
There has been an increase in overall piracy activity but a general decline in successful attacks on vessels over the last year according to a new report.
IUMI 2011 preview: The problem of piracy
The annual International Union of Marine Insurance conference takes place in Paris next week. Topping the agenda is the ongoing scourge of piracy on world trade .
Lloyd's to provide policy cover in China
Lloyd’s has issued its first direct insurance policy in China through its fully owned subsidiary Lloyd’s Insurance Company in China.
Lloyd's in danger of being left behind in marine if it fails to evolve
Lloyd’s of London market needs to keep pace with changes in the marine sector as it moves towards greater transparency, says leading shipping underwriter.
Brit wants faster marine claims
London’s shipping insurance market needs to improve claims handling to mirror tighter corporate governance measures in the global container shipping industry, Brit has warned.
Interview - Jon Hancock: Getting under the skin
As UK commercial managing director for RSA, Jon Hancock is on a mission to find out what brokers really think of the insurer
Maritime insurer Skuld reports record 9th year of underwriting surplus
Norwegian maritime insurer Skuld has reported underwriting surplus of $13m for the first six months of 2011.
Cost of nautical-related claims back to high levels in 2011
The average cost of nautical related-claims has climbed back to high levels in 2011, according the Nordic Marine Insurance Statistics database, but may stabilise at the current rate.
People moves - 1 September 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 1 September 2011 edition of Post.
ACI helps Amlin France GWP double but group reports £192.3m loss
Amlin France doubled its gross written premiums for the first half of 2011 compared to 2010, but over the group reported losses of £192.3m before tax (H1 2010: £107m profit).
Career development & CSR: Bishop Skinner raises £64 000 for RNLI
Bluefin Insurance Services’ specialist marine division has raised almost £64 000 for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in the past year through commission on insurance premiums.
McDermott promoted at syndicate 3210
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has appointed Peter McDermott as active underwriter of syndicate 3210 to write aviation, casualty, marine and property & construction business.
Post history – 30 years ago: Experts insure vast gas platform
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.
Post history - 30 years ago: Insurers wait for Salem appeal result
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.
Jersey firm has Giles in its sights after takeover
Bosses from Jersey-based Islands Insurance have heralded the acquisition of Reed Insurance Associates as "a big leap forward", after finalising a deal that sees the firm become the self-proclaimed second largest operator on the Channel Islands.
Amicus to close Colchester office in efficiencies push
DAS-owned Amicus Legal is to close its office in Colchester, making 21 people redundant.
Commercial insurance reform back on agenda
The Law Commission has turned its attention to reforming commercial insurance pre-contract law after confirming a second consultation paper will be published this winter.
Arc Legal strikes boat deal with Haven Knox-Johnston
Legal protection insurance provider Arc Legal Assistance has secured a product and distribution deal with Haven Knox-Johnston.