Directors & officers' (D&O)
P&C director Price leaves Dual
Steven Price is leaving Dual Corporate Risks after just seven months at the Hyperion-owned underwriting agency, Post Online can reveal.
Mobile technology - Brokers: How can technology benefit the way brokers do business
With more advanced smartphones and tablet computers, Rachel Gordon asks if mobile technology is merely the latest passing fad, or the shape of the future for the broking community.
Chartis improves D&O offering
Chartis UK has extended its directors' & officers' policy to cover threats associated with social media.
Post Europe: Liability in Iberia
Changes in liability legislation is attracting insurers to the Iberian Peninsula despite an increase in liquidations. Edward Murray reports on the current situation in the market.
JLT welcomes bribery act delay
JLT’s D&O liability team has welcomed the delay to implementation of the Bribery Act due to the level of debate and uncertainty that surrounded aspects of the act.
XL Insurance makes senior underwriting appointment
XL Insurance has appointed Cristiana Báez-Safa as chief underwriting officer professional lines international.
Howden forms programme with Liberty
Howden Specialty Underwriters, Hyperion Insurance Group’s US general agent, and Liberty International Underwriters, the global specialty lines division of Liberty Mutual Group, now offer a management liability insurance programme focused on private…
Dual to offer securities insurance
Underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has unveiled a new standalone public offering of securities insurance products in partnership with Arch and Hiscox.
New FSA regime may boost D&O/PI take-up
The Financial Services Authority's tough enforcement stance could lead to an increase in demand for certain commercial insurance products, Reynolds Porter Chamberlain partner Jonathan Davies has claimed.
Dual expands into Switzerland and South Africa
Underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has received Lloyd’s authorisation to underwrite business in South Africa and Switzerland.
Dual expands into Switzerland and South Africa
Underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has received Lloyd’s authorisation to underwrite business in South Africa and Switzerland.
Lloyd’s & London market – review of the year: Troubled times
A succession of natural catastrophes got 2010 off to a bad start and the market continued to struggle - but the resolution of Brit’s future and the prospect of consolidation could see the year end on a high. Mairi Macdonald reports.
MUM launches D&O product
Specialty lines broker-only managing general agent Manchester Underwriting Management has unveiled a new directors and officers product.
Fusion adds D&O and engineering
Towergate-owned underwriter Fusion is poised for a move into directors' and officers' and engineering insurance sectors in 2011.
BMS recruits former Benfield head to expand liability arm
BMS has appointed Theresa Schugel as executive vice president to lead the expansion of its global specialty casualty practice which has expertise in medical professional liability, lawyers’ professional liability, workers compensation, D&O and other…
Exclusive risk management and D&O content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the duties and liabilities of directors that operate in several countries and a View from the Top that believes risk management needs to be approached as a firm-wide strategy.
Post Europe: Multi- jurisdictional directors
With increased consolidation of businesses across Europe, executives in multinational companies can be required to become directors in a variety of jurisdictions, and in many cases at short notice. Martin Mendelssohn and Tim Ingham highlight the…
Legal update - Bribery Act: Cleaning up
Euros Jones examines the implications of the Bribery Act 2010 for companies and senior officers, especially in the context of directors' and officers' insurance cover.
Jelf seals affinity deal
Jelf has entered an affinity partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Howden strengthens Mexican ties
Howden has signed a formal co-operation agreement with Financial Lines Advisory Group (Flag) to support the expansion of its specialist products throughout Latin America.
Russell Group launches FI portfolio management system
Russell Group has unveiled a new portfolio management system for financial institution risks.
Post Europe country review: Poland, the calm in the storm
The Polish insurance market is no longer seen as an emerging one and as Edward Murray explains its strength through recession has meant that it is now a target for players from the rest of Europe.
Environmental liability - Toxic sludge: No fudge over sludge
The recent high profile toxic sludge incident in Hungary has been described as a 'tragedy' by the country's government. Ralph Savage reports how experts from the rural insurance and legal communities and further afield are assessing the situation.
Exclusive content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at anticompetitive practices in the Ukraine insurance market, as well as a View from the Top opinion on how Spanish SMEs are waking up to the need for D&O cover.