Marine
Post Intelligence Benchmarking: Marine & Transport Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 104 British Isles Marine & Transport broking professionals, the Marine & Transport Insurers Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's 13 most-used M&T insurers.
Cooper Gay expands marine reinsurance team
Lloyd’s broker Cooper Gay & Co has appointed John Sullivan as a director of its reinsurance division.
Rising medical costs behind potential 10% growth in Lebanese medical premiums
Medical insurance premiums in Lebanon will rise by 10% in 2012, according to projections by Lebanese insurance association, the ACAL.
JLT completes Italian Marine & Aviation deal
JLT Group has completed the deal to combine its existing Italian broking business Jardine Lloyd Thompson SpA with the business of Marine & Aviation SpA.
Tokio Marine bolsters UK operation with double appointment
Tokio Marine Europe is preparing to grow its UK regional operation following the appointment of Leigh Meekings and Rob Skilbeck to the firm’s underwriting team.
17 December: Feeling peckish?
The diet of woodpeckers consists mainly of insects and their grubs taken from living and dead trees, and other arthropods, along with fruit, nuts and saps both from live trees.
Charles Taylor adjusting and RBL Italia enter loss adjusting association in Italy
International loss adjuster, Charles Taylor adjusting, has entered an exclusive association agreement with RBL Italia in Italy to work together on all non marine classes of business.
Skuld sees 13% premium growth at Q3
Norwegian maritime insurer Skuld continued to grow in the third quarter, with a 13% increase in premium income year on year.
Nationale Suisse rated at 'A-'
Schweizerische National-Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG has achieved a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of "a-".
Underwriting Service Awards 2011
The second annual Underwriting Service Awards ceremony took place at the Oval cricket ground, London, with more than 250 underwriters in attendance. The winners were determined by the feedback and views of intermediaries, who place risks on behalf of…
Marine - Post-IUMI: High seas scrutiny
The recent International Union of Marine Insurance conference underlined the escalating piracy problem and tasked underwriters with delivering a cargo-specific solution.
JLT aims to be top Italian broker with Marine & Aviation acquisition
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group has signed heads of agreement to combine its existing Italian broking business Jardine Lloyd Thompson SpA. with the business of Marine & Aviation SpA.
Interview - Konsta & Payton: Let's get together
The high-profile merger of Clyde & Co and Barlow Lyde & Gilbert has impacted the legal and insurance industries. Michael Payton and Simon Konsta explain the differences.
Armed guards will help tackle pirates
Maritime security firm Haymarket Risk Management has welcomed Prime Minister David Cameron’s ruling that UK registered ships can carry armed guards to fight pirates.
Extending the ELD could have damaging consequences
A proposal today by the EC for a new law to regulate safety standards for offshore oil and gas operations could have unintended consequences for the environmental liability market, according to the CEA.
Market moves: All change at Zurich and Willis
Following a slow period, large insurers made a number of key appointments this week, including major moves at Zurich, Allianz and RSA.
Amlin recruits former Chubb underwriter
Amlin has appointed Joanne McWhirter as class underwriter to its London cargo team.
Claims costs force UK P&I premiums up
The directors of the UK P&I Club have agreed to increase the premium rating of all members by 3% from 20th February 2012.
In series - Lloyd's & London Market: Technological challenges
After a slow start, Lloyd’s and the London market are embracing technological developments to drive down cost, time and errors. But is its embrace of new mediums firm and fast enough?
Lonmar reimburses underwriters £2m after commission charge error
Lonmar Global Risks have been forced to reimburse marine underwriters with more than £2m in commission after finding excessive levels were applied.
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.