Property
Marsh warns firms over fire brigade strikes
Marsh has warned companies to take extra precautions to protect their businesses during planned industrial action on 5-7 November by the UK’s Fire Brigade Union.
Catlin rolls out new SSP technology
Property and casualty insurer and reinsurer Catlin has gone live with SSP’s new policy administration and underwriting tool.
RSA extends outsourcing deal with Accenture until 2015
Accenture has signed an extension to its application outsourcing, systems integration and management consulting agreement with RSA for an additional three years through 2015.
Agrical bolsters building claims service with hire of Gent
Yorkshire-based loss adjuster Agrical has hired Martin Gent to oversee its surveying services and building losses arm.
Keelan Westall adds more ex-Power Place know how
Property insurance broker Keelan Westall has expanded its senior team with the appointment of another former Power Place manager.
Paraline considers acquisitions and hires following launch
New Lloyd's venture Paraline has pledged to expand its geographical reach and range of products following its official launch last week.
Major loss: Repair or replace?
When a business suffers an unexpected catastrophe, Veronica Cowan looks into the decision making behind the option to repair or replace damaged premises, stock or machinery.
In series - Property claims: The price is right
Getting the balance right over rates for property claims is essential. Sam Barrett reports on the measures taken to ensure repairs are carried out at the market rate, keeping both customers and contractors happy.
In series - Property claims: Catalyst for change
Although the current market is challenging, Vernon Davenport claims the opportunities in moving to a more efficient way of working are immense.
LAS and Rok make Ageas and Tesco panel
Ageas and Tesco Underwriting have appointed Rok and LAS to provide building repair, claims management and validation services.
Interview - Adrian Colosso: The comeback kid
Having come close to going bust in 2005, Daniel Dunkley talks to Heath Lambert's chief executive Adrian Colosso about the challenges facing the firm as it continues to punch above its weight.
Hannover Re subsidiary anticipates stable prices in Germany
E+S Rück, which bears responsibility for German business within the Hannover Re Group, is predicting a stable environment in Germany in 2011.
Antares adds underwriter to treaty team
Lloyd’s managing agency Antares has appointed Fergus Reynolds as property treaty deputy underwriter.
Liberty expands UK property team
Liberty International Underwriters has made three regional appointments to its UK property insurance team.
Apollo sets sights on international treaty with Braddock hire
James Braddock is to join Apollo Syndicate 1969 in December as an underwriter specialising in international property treaty business.
New providers squeezing home insurance market
A surge in the number of home insurance providers is creating a “difficult climate”, financial research firm Defaqto has claimed.
Hiscox unveils new charities product
Hiscox has launched a new liability and property product for charities, clubs and associations.
Online giant Amazon enters the insurance fold with new service
Online retailer Amazon is to offer replacement goods to insurance policyholders, after launching a new service to rival established players such as Comet.
Amazon to launch insurance service
Online retailer Amazon is to offer replacement goods to insurance policyholders, after launching a new service to rival established players such as Comet.
Interview - Jon Greenwood: Into the hot seat
With a high turnover during the past seven years, the role of managing director of commercial and broker at RBSI could be seen as a poisoned chalice. Jonathan Swift talks to Jon Greenwood, the latest incumbent, about his optimism for the task in hand.
Claims - VAT relief: Finding relief
With VAT rising to 20% from early next year, Alistair Winning & David Damsell look at how the rules surrounding this tax need to be examined closely by all parties to ensure the full relief available is claimed.
Spending Review 2010: AA disappointed with flood spend
AA Insurance has revealed its concerns over the government’s decision to reduce its flood defence spending.
Underwriting Service Awards 2010 - shortlist announced
After months of research with the people best qualified to judge underwriters' performance - their brokers - the results are in. Congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted in the Underwriting Service Awards 2010. The winners will be announced…
Aviva corporate boss raids ex-employer Mitsui for property head Tiernan
Aviva’s new head of its corporate risk solutions division has made her first raid on former employer Mitsui with a move for its property underwriting manager John Tiernan, Post Europe has learnt.