Energy
Marsh in energy and construction move
Marsh has named Frenchman Vincent Marrot as global leader, energy engineering and leader of construction engineering in its international division.
Growth in green energy prompts Rural to enter market
Specialist agricultural insurer Rural, part of UKGI, is the latest business to launch a suite of green insurance products to meet the growing demand for cover from farmers investing in renewable energy schemes.
Mitie wins out in four-year repair tender with LV
Mitie has secured a four-year contract to manage and deliver building repair services valued at £20m with LV.
New managing agent enters nuclear market
New managing agent, Northcourt, was launched today, bringing fresh capacity to the global nuclear insurance market.
No widescale rate hardening at 1/1 renewals
The 1 January reinsurance renewal season has seen large rate increases in catastrophe-exposed and loss-affected contracts, but there has not been wide market hardening.
Claims from Windstorm Dagmar in Scandinavia to break $46m
According to catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide, Windstorm Dagmar, which moved across Russia north of St Petersburg on Christmas Day and until the early hours of 27 December 2011, caused power outages, tree-downings, and landslides and other…
JLT expands in Ireland with FBD purchase
JLT Insurance Brokers (Ireland) has expanded its presence in the country with the acquisition of FBD Insurance Brokers.
Market moves: Ageas and Axa name new MDs
With insurance companies gearing up for the festive holidays, it was a surprisingly busy week in recruitment.
Chaucer strengthens energy team
Chaucer has made new underwriting appointments in London, Houston and Oslo.
Durban 2011: More than a once-a-year event
All eyes are focused on Durban for the 2011 UN Climate Change Conference. But according to many this is much more than a once a year event, reports Andreas Spiegel.
Allianz expands offshore energy
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Pete Connors as offshore energy global product leader with effect from January 3, 2012.
Marsh launches EMEA renewable power practice
Broker Marsh has launched a Europe, Middle East and Africa renewable power & cleantech practice.
Perkins Slade rings the changes
Despite a relatively quiet quarter for broker recruitment, Perkins Slade named three new directors this week. The intermediary was not the only firm making changes, with Jelf and Willis also naming new starters. Among insurers I was a bust seven days for…
Marsh: mixed signals for 2012 energy insurance market
Excess capacity and continuing competition among insurers means that buying conditions remain favourable for many energy firms in the final quarter of 2011, but a possible change could be on the horizon for 2012.
Insurer capacity creates good conditions for energy firms
Excess capacity and continuing competition among insurers means that buying conditions remain favourable for many energy firms in the final quarter of 2011.
Interview - Konsta & Payton: Let's get together
The high-profile merger of Clyde & Co and Barlow Lyde & Gilbert has impacted the legal and insurance industries. Michael Payton and Simon Konsta explain the differences.
Howden Broking launches energy division
Howden Broking today unveiled the launch of its energy division with the news that sector specialist Alan Brooks will be heading up the new department.
Extending the ELD could have damaging consequences
A proposal today by the EC for a new law to regulate safety standards for offshore oil and gas operations could have unintended consequences for the environmental liability market, according to the CEA.
UK and Norway forge new energy agreement
The UK and Norway have signed an agreement affirming their commitment to cooperation on energy and climate issues.
Climate change: A changing environment
With insurers rushing to provide environmental cover, how are they performing themselves in the climate change stakes?
Market moves: Insurers lead the recruitment charge
With the final quarter of the year kicking off this week insurers were the most active recruiters with a raft of hires and promotions. XL Insurance added three new members of staff to its burgeoning team in Europe, while a number of other players seized…
Agriculture: Reaping the rewards
With a rise in the theft of agricultural plant equipment, the industry and police are striking back with new initiatives.
Ferma 2011: Torus to bring property underwriting to French office
Insurer Torus has confirmed that it will be bringing property underwriting to its French operation.
XL Insurance strengthens international property lines
XL Insurance has appointed Philip Sexton International P&C onshore energy and general property manager for the UK, Ireland and Nordic regions, in a bid to strengthen its international property lines.