Energy
Marine specialist Galatea rebrands as Travelers
The marine specialist was acquired by Travelers in 2007.
Amlin sees 52% uplift in GWP in first nine months
CEO Charles Philipps called third quarter performance "outstanding".
Torus adds two to energy team
Torus, the specialty insurer, continues to build its onshore energy team with the appointments of onshore energy underwriter Amanda Ewen, and risk engineer Mohammed Hanif.
Beazley GWP up 45% boosted by strengthening dollar
CEO Andrew Horton said its recession planning had been"robust".
Chartis may be insurer for Puerto Rico disaster - sources
Chartis may be the insurer and Willis the broker for the Carribbean Petroleum Corporation plant in Puerto Rico, which recently exploded over the weekend.
Lancashire in renewable energy joint venture
Bermudian reinsurer to offer renewable energy cover with underwriting agency GCube.
Munich Re, RSA and CarbonRe launch renewable energy project
Innovative renewable energy insurance facility introduced to cover risks in developing countries
Brushing up
Building Regulations on energy performance are set to bring long-term benefits to UK businesses with brokers able to play a useful role" so now is the time to brush up your understanding, says Steve Ford.
RSA launches solar energy insurance product
Insurer expands renewables proposition.
Colemont promotes Miles as UAE MD resigns
David Miles promoted to managing director after previous MD leaves.
XL grabs senior underwriter from Partner Re
Peter Bitterlin moves to XL from rival Partner Re.
HSBC adds to board with Lockton raid
Broking arm recruits new energy head Ian Curtin.
Chaucer in US broker tie up
Deal with GSR will see it target land-based oil operators in the US
Markel's GWP hopes are scuppered by competition
Markel energy book has been doing well.
Markel takes on QBE deputy as specie underwriter
Robert Ashby joins after six years at the Australian insurance giant.
Ironshore launches energy property business
Ironshore launches energy property business.
Not an ordinary Joe
For Joe McMahon, boss of Charles Taylor Adjusting, sitting down for five minutes is a novelty. Lynn Rouse catches him on a London pit stop.
Energy construction insurance market reaches ‘tipping point’
Downward pressure on insurance rates are being created by low claims activity.
CNA Europe appoints head of renewable energy and construction
Dowling joins from XL Insurance
Offshore specialist joins Chaucer from Zurich
James Brown joins new division
Offshore wind energy is next big thing, says Willis
UK set to double wind capacity by end of the year