Construction
MAST develops marine framework for unexploded ordnance
Marine security company, Maritime Asset Security and Training, has partnered the construction industry research and information association to develop a risk management framework for unexploded ordnance in the near-shore and offshore environment.
MAST supports UK Marine Framework for unexploded weaponry
Maritime Asset Security and Training is helping the Construction Industry Research and Information Association to develop a risk management framework for dealing with Unexploded Ordnance in the near-shore and offshore environment.
AJG recruits construction trio
Arthur J Gallagher has recruited a trio of construction specialists with a collective total of 50 years’ experience for its projects team.
Double appointment for HSB energy team
Specialist engineering and construction insurer HSB Engineering Insurance, part of Munich Re, has made two appointments to its power and energy team.
Insurers face higher rebuilding costs in the second quarter
Insurers face rising costs for rebuilding damaged or destroyed homes, according to the latest figures from the Building Cost Information Service.
Tysers acquires construction broker
Tysers has acquired a stake in construction broker MLW & Associates, in a move to expand its construction liability business.
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SMEs feeling positive about business Axa survey finds
Eight out of 10 UK SMEs are feeling positive about the state of their business, according to a survey by Axa.
Construction: Unfinished business
While the construction sector is enduring a difficult period due to the economic downturn, insurers are optimistic that, with several major projects underway and in the pipeline, there are still opportunities in the market
This week's Asia highlights
The top five Asian highlights of the week.
Singapore's appetite for construction
Singapore is in the middle of a construction boom as the government seeks to dramatically increase the city's population. Justin Harper finds out the implications for Singapore's insurance industry.
Opinion: The dangers of sandwich panel construction
Following a recent deadly fire at a Chinese poultry factory which killed 120, Professor James Lygate explains how poor materials in sandwich panel buildings often make fires worse.
Lloyd’s consortium has construction covered
Four construction risks syndicates in the Lloyd’s market have joined forces to offer underwriting capacity of up to $166m (£108m), in a move that seeks to place the consortium at the forefront of insuring the largest construction risks in the world,…
QBE backs manual handling campaign for construction
QBE has lent its support to an initiative from charity Backcare and manual handling experts Pristine Condition to reduce injuries in the construction industry.
XL hires construction underwriter from Zurich in Singapore
XL has appointed David Poh as construction underwriting manager, Asia.
Spanish construction: Unfinished business
The Spanish construction industry is in the doldrums with many building projects incomplete. How is this impacting the insurance industry? Edmund Tirbutt explains.
Europe View from the Top: Testing times for European real estate
It goes without saying that the financial crisis has had an adverse and enduring effect on the global economy.
Bahrain a "gateway" to Gulf region
A failure to aggressively market itself has hindered Bahrain’s growth as a global insurance sector, according to Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, head of the country’s economic development board.
CV Starr underwriter joins Argo International
Argo International has appointed James Cassidy as an underwriter in its general liability team.
Ex-Castle Cover boss Marchington launches new broker
Andrew Marchington, the founder and former managing director of Castle Cover, has launched a broker specialising in the mid to high net worth and non-standard home insurance markets.
HDI-Gerling hires engineering and construction director
Industrial insurance company HDI-Gerling has appointed David Chew as engineering and construction director.
Swiss Re pledges $500m for European infrastructure debt
Swiss Re said today that it has committed $500m for investments in senior secured debt of infrastructure businesses and assets located primarily in northern Europe.
Economy is biggest underwriting concern for Europe's credit insurers
The main underwriting issue for credit insurers in the European markets is the worsening of the economic situation in the Eurozone, according to Mapfre director of credit insurance Felipe Buhigas.
Former Waylett surveyor joins SSL Claims
Northampton-based specialist motor and property loss adjustor SSL Claims has appointed Jon Holloway, pictured, as network surveyor director of the firm's property division.