Marine
Lloyd’s, Aon and Hiscox may be hit by piracy claims, sources
Aon is the broker for the Maersk marine fleet which has been repeatedly targeted by Somalian pirates including in an attack this week, according to market sources. Lloyd’s and Hiscox have also been named.
RSA and WWF form new alliance
RSA pushes environmental responsibility further up the agenda
Marine specialist Galatea rebrands as Travelers
The marine specialist was acquired by Travelers in 2007.
Amlin sees 52% uplift in GWP in first nine months
CEO Charles Philipps called third quarter performance "outstanding".
RSA marine specialist bolsters Aon team
Manchester-based Jayne Ward has 19 years experience.
Chaucer grabs marine underwriter from Maersk
Chaucer Underwriting A/S, the Danish subsidiary of Lloyd's underwriter Chaucer, said that it has appointed Johnny Bøgelund as marine underwriter.
Lloyd's broker in business shake up
RFIB reorganises marine and non-marine divisions under new CEO Marshall King.
Eye of the storm
Ship owners are experiencing their biggest slump to date, but if the risks associated with the laying up of vessels are not managed correctly, the potential legacy of the current crisis will add to the significant losses of the international hull market,…
Biba marine cargo scheme launched
Biba appoint Northern Marine Underwriters for new cargo scheme
In Bruges
Eric Alexander previews the annual conference of the International Union of Marine Insurance, set to take place in Bruges next week, highlighting the stark contrast with the situation marine underwriters were in last year.
Former Lockton executive to head up Tysers war and terrorism team
Fiona Denton joins marine division.
Colemont promotes Miles as UAE MD resigns
David Miles promoted to managing director after previous MD leaves.
Braemar Shipping launches marine adjusting subsidiary
The subsidiary will be a sister company to UK adjusting firm Braemar Steege.
Hijackers of the Arctic Sea demanded ransom of $1.5m from insurer
The hijackers of the Arctic Sea, the freighter found this week by Russia’s navy after going missing shortly after passing through the English channel, demanded a ransom of $1.5m from the ship’s insurer.
Markel takes on QBE deputy as specie underwriter
Robert Ashby joins after six years at the Australian insurance giant.
Not an ordinary Joe
For Joe McMahon, boss of Charles Taylor Adjusting, sitting down for five minutes is a novelty. Lynn Rouse catches him on a London pit stop.
Mixed signals at renewals deadlines
Broker reports on 1 July renewals suggest that reinsurance prices are continuing to drop, though some lines are bucking the trend, writes Katherine Blackler.
RSA bolsters marine arm with new launch
Product aimed at yacht clubs, boat builders and marina operators among others.