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Spotlight: Sustainability: Modern methods of construction
As the drive to a greener, more sustainable housing market continues so modern methods of construction are increasing in both popularity and usage. This drive is coming from a combination of government policies, consumer demand and also from within the industry itself
Analysis: NIHL: Make some noise
The fixed-cost regime proposed for noise-induced hearing loss claims is like music to insurers’ ears, although it comes way after the hubbub
Deafness claims 'could become the new whiplash'
The volume of noise-induced hearing loss claims has increased threefold since 2013, figures show.
EC Insurance Group CEO Brown to retire in June
EC Insurance Group CEO Roger Brown is to retire in June after seven years with the business, Post can reveal.
Insurers pessimistic about swift NIHL claims drop despite government action
Government-led measures to clamp down on unmeritorious industrial deafness claims will not trigger a short-term decline in record-breaking claims volumes, according to industry bosses, although the prospect of a Medco extension has been mooted as a long…
Interview: Roger Brown: Back in the black
ECIC CEO Roger Brown turned a loss-making business into one that now boasts a portfolio of big budget infrastructure projects.
Market Moves - 15 January 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
In Series - Personal Injury: Hear we go
As legal reforms make whiplash claims less profitable, claims farmers appear to be moving into areas such as industrial deafness. But will they see the same level of success?
Crazy claims: Weird and wonderful
Post brings you 15 of the most ridiculous insurance claims ever made.
ECIC launches construction gear theft cover
Specialist insurer Electrical Contractors Insurance Company has launched a new cover against theft of plant equipment used on construction sites.
Automation: Rise of the machines
A recent study has placed underwriters near the top of a list of jobs most at risk of being phased out in favour of automated systems. But how real is the prospect of underwriters being replaced by machines, and should it be welcomed or feared?
Contractors urged to up security as theft claim value increases
Building trades insurer ECIC is urging contractors to increase security to protect their equipment after the claims value of tool theft increased by £2226 in the past year.
ECIC targeting self-build homes with Sennocke deal
Niche insurer Electrical Contractors Insurance Company has prepared for a forecast spike in numbers of self-build and custom build homes in the UK with a deal to underwrite Sennocke’s specialist self-build site insurance product.
ECIC extends health & safety broker training to Scotland
A contractor health and safety course for broker partners has been expanded by the Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company to include Scottish firms.
ECIC names warranty underwriting head
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has expanded its insurance-backed warranty business with the appointment of Iain Spicer as head of warranty underwriting.
ECIC parent appoints Metcalf as group finance director
EC Insurance Holdings, parent of Electrical Contractors Insurance Company and Electrical Contractors Insurance Services, has recruited MGM Advantage's head of finance to serve as group finance director.
Giles broker of choice for roofing confederation
Giles Insurance Brokers has been appointed as the exclusive broker of choice for the Confederation of Roofing Contractors.
ECIC launches roofing contractor scheme
The Electrical Contractors' Insurance Company has developed a new product for certified roofers and industry body members.
ECIC rating affirmed by AM Best Europe
The Electrical Contractors' Insurance Company has had its A- rating affirmed with a stable outlook.
ECIC launches heating and air conditioning cover product
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has launched its ‘heating, ventilating and air conditioning cover product’ - geared towards contractors engaged in related building services activity.
ECIC bids to help contractors in tough times
The Electrical Contractors' Insurance Company has opened an office in Scotland designed to build its partnerships with brokers and trade associations.