Energy
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.
View from the Top: A renewable future
The environmental case for renewable energy is indisputable. As well as helping to reduce CO2 emissions, it protects biodiversity, provides greater independence and secures energy supply.
Exclusive BPO, aggregator and renewable energy content
Insurance Insight looks 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.
View from the Top: A renewable future
The environmental case for renewable energy is indisputable. As well as helping to reduce CO2 emissions, it protects biodiversity, provides greater independence and secures energy supply.
Doors open at first RFIB Saudi office after licence secured
RFIB plans to open branches in Jeddah and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia after being granted an intermediary licence to conduct insurance and reinsurance business in the Kingdom.
Climate change - Renewable energy: The future energy landscape
With the government committed to cutting carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency, the insurance industry may play a crucial role in providing effective cover, reports Mark Potter.
Cooper Gay expands energy team
Cooper Gay has outlined its intention to grow within the international downstream energy sector, with the hiring of two divisional directors within its London team.
Airmic 2011: Insurance requires “innovative thinking” to understand challenges of renewable energy market
The Insurance industry requires innovative thinking and a deep level of understanding if it is to face the challenges that come with the renewable energy market.
Growth in the marine market
New entrants are popping up in the European marine market on a regular basis yet report say rates are softening as there is over capacity. Jakki May takes a look at the market to assess what the real state of play is.
Marsh launches global power practice
Marsh has unveiled a new global power unit encompassing its international knowledge of the sector.
Energy insurance remains favourable despite natural catastrophes
Despite an unprecedented number of recent natural catastrophes, conditions remain favourable for most energy insurance buyers, according to Marsh.
BP reaches settlement on Deepwater Horizon accident
BP has reached an agreement with MOEX Offshore 2007 and its affiliates, Mitsui Oil Exploration and MOEX USA Corporation to settle all claims between the companies related to the Deepwater Horizon accident.
Chaucer bolstered by rate rises across UK and energy portfolios
Chaucer this morning reported gross written premium income of £274.1m for the first quarter of 2011 (2010 Q1: £250.1m).
Marsh solution to solar energy project financing
Marsh has developed an insurance contract that provides coverage for photovoltaic project companies and operators against default risk on long-term guarantees for modules by manufacturers.
Marsh solution to solar energy project financing
Marsh has developed an insurance contract that provides coverage for photovoltaic project companies and operators against default risk on long-term guarantees for modules by manufacturers.
Interview - Tim Coles: up and at it
After serving in the army, Tim Coles, chief executive of Howden, found fresh excitement in the world of insurance. Mairi MacDonald talks to him about the company's unique attitude and his plans to grow the business further.