Marine
Rendevous - Talking heads 2010
Reinsurance talks to some of the industry heads ahead of the Monte-Carlo Rendevous.
Insurance industry warned it could face more EC enforcement actions
The insurance industry has been told that it could face more enforcement actions from Brussels.
Exclusive marine content now available on Post Europe
In Post Europe's latest "View from the Top" article RSA’s Richard Turner predicts what the major talking points will be at the at the International Union of Marine Insurance conference taking place in a few weeks.
View from the Top - Meeting the challenge of a new decade in marine
The International Union of Marine Insurance holds its annual conference in Zurich this September, where it will be debating the common theme of ‘Meeting the challenge of a new decade’.
EC opens antitrust investigation into insurance
The European Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate whether certain provisions accompanying claim-sharing and joint-reinsurance agreements in the marine insurance sector might infringe European Union antitrust rules.
Arc Legal moves into marine legal expenses
Arc Legal Assistance is to launch a dedicated yachting and marine pleasure craft legal expenses cover and claims service.
EC opens antitrust investigation into insurance
The European Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate whether certain provisions accompanying claim-sharing and joint-reinsurance agreements in the marine insurance sector might infringe European Union antitrust rules.
BIS countdown - Interview - Michael Casella: Commitment to the Chubb cause
The new CEO of Chubb Europe, Michael Casella, has spent 28 years travelling the world with the firm. Now based in London, he tells Jonathan Swift why it set up a new Lloyd's syndicate and why you'll never see it dipping in and out of markets.
Law report: Defendant's breach of duty over noise measurements results in reversal
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
QBE Europe H1 profits increase to $222m
QBE Europe reported a pre-tax insurance profit of $222m (H1 2009: $213M). Its gross written premium for the first half of 2010 was up 8% to US$2.412bn (2009 US$2.228bn).
RSA spotlight - Bob Mendelsohn: Whatever happened to Bob?
Having promised RSA that he would make it his mission to track down its former CEO Bob Mendelsohn to mark the firm's 300th anniversary, Jonathan Swift's job was made somewhat easier than anticipated when he resurfaced at US insurer Navigators last week…
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.
Ropner launches ship repairers liability product
The Ropner Yacht Team, part of Ropner Insurance Services, has announced the launch of a first party ship-repairers liability insurance product for individual yacht owners and underwriters.
Postscript - 30 years ago: P&I club braced for record loss
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.
Underwriting Service Awards 2010 - rewarding insurance underwriting excellence
Post has launched the all new Underwriting Service Awards, designed to identify, reward and shine a light on the highest performing insurance industry underwriters across a number of different insurance specialisms. The winners will be announced at a…
Yachts & pleasurecraft - fraud: Making waves
The recession saw fraud in the yacht market rocket after an unprecedented boom-bust in prices. Nick Smith examines the current situation.
News comment - Law Commissions: Raising the stake
Richard Evans examines the Law Commissions' latest proposals for reform of insurance contract law with regards to the issue of fraud.
Beazley gives warningover energy rate spike
Worldwide energy insurance rates will continue to harden in 2010 due to the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster, with a further spike possible at the reinsurance renewal season, Beazley has claimed.
Montpelier Q2 net written premiums up 7%
Reinsurer Montpelier claims that premium growth in the last quarter has been driven by its Lloyd's and US operations, particularly its marine book.
JLT strikes Euro alliance with three continental powerhouses
Three European independent insurance brokers, Siaci Saint Honore, Greco Group and Ecclesia Group have come together with Jardine Lloyd Thompson to sign an exclusive trading agreement.
JLT strikes Euro alliance with three continental powerhouses
Three European independent insurance brokers, Siaci Saint Honore, Greco Group and Ecclesia Group have come together with Jardine Lloyd Thompson to sign an exclusive trading agreement.
Walsham Brothers director appointed Guy Carpenter marine and energy head
Martin Pepper has been appointed as head of Guy Carpenter’s London-based marine and energy practice with effect from August 16, 2010.
RSA sets sights on yachts
RSA is set to launch a new specialist Yacht Alliance policy.
Duo agrees London market technology deal ahead of 1 Jan 2011 roll out
Perspective Technologies, the messaging solutions specialist and Exari, the provider of automated document assembly, have reached an agreement whereby that they will jointly offer a document automation service to practitioners involved in the cross…