Energy
Renewable manufacturers call for tariff withdrawal protection
The insurance industry could play a crucial role in supplying protection against u-turns in European government policy and provide vital support for the emerging renewables market.
Bio-energy sector most 'problematic' for underwriters
The bio-energy sector is the ‘most problematic' renewable area for underwriters according to RSA.
Bolt criticises energy underwriters
Underwriters are failing to keep pace with changes in the regulatory and legal environment in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Tom Bolt told an audience of energy insurers yesterday.
Market moves: All change at the trade bodies
With insurer moves slower than last week, this week has seen a number of changes among the trade bodies, with the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters, the |British Insurance Brokers’ Association and Federation of European Risk Management Associations…
Broadgate acquisition is last for Torus
The recent acquisition of Broadgate Underwriting by Torus finalises a string of hires and acquisitions by the globetrotting insurer.
Canopius promotes two in marine and energy
Canopius Group has promoted two members of its marine & energy division.
Guest Blog: Middle East: Emerging or developed?
To understand where the Middle East insurance markets are heading you first have to look at where they are coming from.
Insurance Insight September: Renewable energy, mobile technology and THB
Insurance Insight September is now live with an article on insurers’ growing interest in renewable energy; a look at the new demand for mobile insurance; and an interview with broker THB to find out about its latest expansion plans.
Insurance Insight Q&A: Paul Lindeboom
Broker THB recently made the news with its expansion plans for its Amsterdam office. Insurance Insight caught up with Paul Lindeboom, executive director of THB’s Amsterdam operation, to find out all the news on the new appointments and what the plans are…
The growing interest in renewable energy
The renewable energy market is gaining in popularity across Europe and insurers seem keen to be at the forefront of the sector. Anne-Louise Fogtmann explores whether the market insurers have enough knowledge of new technology in this sector and what they…
Tryg invests in African renewables
Danish insurer Tryg has invested DKK50m (€6.7m) in a Danish investment fund which aims to boost the development of renewable energy in the southern part of Africa.
Business interruption - recessionary impact: Predicting the unpredictable
An uncertain economic climate is making the quantification of business interruption claims even more problematic. Tony Levitt explains.
Swiss Re warns of challenging market for Nordic insurers
In Oslo today, Swiss Re, will use its flagship Nordic Risk & Insurance Summit conference to warn that the economic environment in the wake of the financial crisis is still very challenging and turbulent.
Willis develops nuclear exclusion risk cover
Willis Group Holdings has developed insurance to cover business interruption costs for companies with key locations, suppliers or customers situated in the vicinity of a nuclear power station.
GCube increases capacity to $680m for wind and solar projects
GCube has increased its underwriting capacity to $680m for wind energy and solar projects worldwide.
Career development & CSR: Aviva slashes power costs with PC monitoring solution
When composite insurer Aviva found that 60% of its PCs were being left on after work on weekdays and over the weekend it decided to act. And it claims a power management system run across the company’s 30 000 PCs will save the electricity equivalent in a…
G Cube increases wind and solar capacity
Renewable energy insurance specialist G Cube has increased its underwriting capacity for wind and solar projects to $680m (£411.3m).
Eqecat helps ERD transfer European windstrom risks to capital markets
Catastrophe risk modeling firm Eqecat Inc has provided risk modeling services to Electricité Réseau Distribution France SA in the issuance of a €150m catastrophe bond transferring European windstorm risk to the capital markets.
BIS Countdown - British Gas: A closer bond
British Gas Insurance launched in 2009 with ambitions to become a major player, and fast. Jonathan Swift talks to Chris Stern and Edward Dutton about the challenges and opportunities they have encountered to date.
Munich Re in solar energy deal in Spain and Italy
Munich Re and investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co have partnered to acquire a 49% equity stake in Grupo T-Solar, the largest European solar photovoltaic power generator.
Munich Re in solar energy deal in Spain and Italy
Munich Re and investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co have partnered to acquire a 49% equity stake in Grupo T-Solar, the largest European solar photovoltaic power generator.
Beazley appoints energy leader
Beazley has appointed Matthew Holmes to lead its energy team.
Career development & CSR: Rugby player work placement
Harlequins player Will Skinner has spent a week-long work placement within QBE's marine, energy and aviation division. The placement was organised by the insurer in conjunction with the Rugby Players' Association's player development programme, which…
Post Europe July: Exclusive BPO, aggregator and renewable energy content now live
Post Europe July is now live with a look at business process outsourcing in Europe; a glimpse at how the aggregator concept might be received in Europe; and a View from the Top examining the future of renewable energy.