Construction
Imperial Consultants appoints new MD
Imperial Consultants has appointed Ian Hogarth, the firm’s current client development director, to the position of managing director.
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…
Marsh appoints new claims leader
Marsh has appointed Martin Clark as its global energy practice claims leader. Based in London, Mr Clark will have overall responsibility for managing the claims of Marsh’s energy clients worldwide.
Marsh appoints new claims leader
Marsh has appointed Martin Clark as its global energy practice claims leader. Based in London, Mr Clark will have overall responsibility for managing the claims of Marsh’s energy clients worldwide.
Scor reports 19% growth at treaty renewals
P&C and specialty treaty renewals at end of June have resulted in premium growth of 19% at constant exchange rates, whilst fully respecting the technical underwriting profitability criteria.
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.
APC boosts Irish operation
APC has boosted its claims team to support its recent expansion into the Republic of Ireland market.
APC boosts Irish operation
APC has boosted its claims team to support its recent expansion into the Republic of Ireland market.
Kiln appoints two in Asia
Insurance and reinsurance underwriters Kiln have appointed Paul Dreblow and Kenneth Leung to their team in Asia.
Law report: Adjudicator was wrong to exclude legitimate defence
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Property - timber frames: Fanning the flames
With the UKTFA introducing the Site Safe initiative for timber-framed buildings, Amy Ellis reports on the progress made in this highly flammable area.
Aviva raids Mitsui for corporate risks leader
Aviva has named Dipak Warren as head of its new corporate risk solutions division — almost eight months after its launch.
Aviva revamps commercial policies
Aviva has relaunched its commercial policy documentation in a bid to extend the cover and make it more broker and customer-friendly.
Liberty looks to grow construction with new hire
Liberty International Underwriters Europe, a division of Liberty Mutual Group, has appointed Andreas Ofner as senior underwriter – construction.
Bridle Insurance to sponsor Oxford United
Specialist broker Bridle Insurance has been named the new sponsor of Oxford United Football Club.
Lockton adds to real estate team
Broker Lockton has appointed Gareth Robinson to its specialist real estate and construction team.
Towergate unveils two new broker schemes
Towergate Underwriting Liability & Construction has launched two new broker schemes for the fire, security and cleaning industries, underwritten by CNA Insurance.
Professional indemnity - design rules: The load of codes
With 10 new Eurocodes replacing long-established design codes for the construction industry, Martyn Francklow questions the quick changeover period and analyses their potential to generate professional indemnity claims.
Torus appoints construction underwriter
Global specialty insurer Torus has named Marina Moore as senior offshore construction underwriter.
Speculation mounts over Quinn takover by UK construction giant
Construction firm Laing O’Rourke has held talks with the Quinn Group amid continuing speculation about a takeover of parts of its beleaguered business, according to reports in the Irish press.
SLS appoints Shaw
Crawford company SLS has appointed Phil Shaw as a technical manager at its Droitwich office.
Rebuilding costs fall in Q1
The cost of rebuilding a house has fallen 1.5% in the first quarter of 2010 compared with the same period in 2009, according to figures produced by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors’ Building Cost Information Service.
Quinn UK reopening moves a step closer
Quinn’s decision to back down on its opposition to the Financial Regulator’s appointment of administrators Grant Thornton to Quinn Insurance may help pave the way for the reopening of its UK business.
XL targets Irish mid-market
XL Insurance has launched a Dublin-based underwriting operation for middle market casualty business.