Energy
Norwegian P&I Club gets Lloyd's green light for new syndicate
R&Q Managing Agency has announced that it has received approval from Lloyd’s to form a new syndicate on behalf of Assuranceforeningen Skuld, the Oslo headquartered P&I Club.
Lloyd's: space weather could set society back 100 years
Lloyd's today warned the threat of 'space weather' from next year could set society back at least 100 years.
Hiscox readies first US direct commercial play after it breaks £100m barrier in Q3
Hiscox this morning reported that its gross written premiums year on year for the nine months to 30 September remain broadly level at £1.21bn (2009: £1.21bn).
Former Cooper Gay CEO joins Guy Carpenter as new global head
Guy Carpenter today confirmed that James Summers has been appointed global head of the company's marine & energy specialty, effective from May 2011.
Heath Lambert wins wind farm contract
Heath Lambert has won a contract to supply all risk services to Scottish wind farm developer, Carbon Free.
Nicholson avoids contempt of court charge
A senior Aon broker accused of breaking terms of his gardening leave has avoided facing contempt of court charges.
Heath Lambert to support wind farms
Stirling and London-based wind farm developer Carbon Free has appointed Heath Lambert to supply it with risk services.
Garwyn promotions aim to boost adjusting team
Liability specialist Garwyn has made a series of high level promotions within its adjusting team.
Aon "laptop in the pond" case: decision
A senior Aon broker accused of breaking the terms of his gardening leave will no longer face contempt of court charges, Postonline has learnt.
Cooke joins Advanta to head new energy team
Former Cunningham Lindsey engineering director Geoff Cooke has joined loss adjuster Advanta Global Services to head up its new energy team.
Munich Re: renewable energy premium volumes set for 240% growth
In line with political targets, the share of renewable energies in power generation in Germany is expected to increase from a current 10% to 60% by the middle of the century.
Munich Re: renewable energy premium volumes set for 240% growth
In line with political targets, the share of renewable energies in power generation in Germany is expected to increase from a current 10% to 60% by the middle of the century.
Chedid Re forms Lloyd's partnership
Chedid Re and Price Forbes & Partners have entered an association agreement for the insurance and reinsurance placement of upstream and downstream hydrocarbon energy business.
UIB appoints marine & energy head
Insurance broker UIB has appointed Mikael Ardell, as divisional director for marine and energy, to drive growth across the Nordic region in the property and energy sectors.
Aon: energy rates rise over
The rapid price rises in the energy insurance market in response to this year’s massive losses were short-lived and previous trends have been reasserted.
Exclusive content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the European energy market, as well as a View From the Top opinion on why specialist understanding must come over pricing.
Renewable energy: evolving together
Investment in renewable energies is increasing at a rapid rate and the opportunities are plenty, however, as Ignacio Almazán explains insurers must evolve with this sector to ensure continued cover.
Renewable energy: evolving together
Investment in renewable energies is increasing at a rapid rate and the opportunities are plenty, however, as Ignacio Almazán explains insurers must evolve with this sector to ensure continued cover.
Aspen splits CEO duties with Cavoores promotion
Aspen Insurance HAS today announced the appointment of John Cavoores as co-chief executive officer of its insurance operations, Aspen Insurance.
E&Y warns of 'black hole' investment in risk management
Almost half (41%) of global companies plan to increase their spending on governance, risk management and compliance in the next 12-18 months, but around the same number (44%) admit they find implementing these measures difficult.
Lloyd's results show first half year profit halved to £628m
Lloyd’s this morning reported that its half year profit before tax had fallen significantly to £628m (June 2009 £1.32 bn) in 2010.
Allianz advises brokers on government energy scheme
Allianz Engineering said it is reminding brokers of the deadline for businesses to sign up to a government-backed climate change and energy-saving scheme.
Willis appoints regional specialist in Latin America
Willis Group Holdings has confirmed the appointment of Edward Fyfe as regional specialist leader for Latin America.
Energy rates rise
Worldwide energy insurance rates will continue to harden in 2010 because of the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster Beazley has claimed.