Engineering
Infrassure Switzerland and Liechtenstein sees capitalisation remain strong
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A- Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings of “a-” of Infrassure(Switzerland) and its affiliate, Infrassure Vaduz (Liechtenstein). The outlook for all ratings remains stable.
Markel launches Dutch operation
Markel International is preparing to open a branch office in Rotterdam this September.
Career development & CSR: Skills gap and reputational issues hindering recruitment
A shortage of insurance professionals with actuarial, claims and specialist liability underwriting skills is hampering the sector's development in the UK.
Public sector - Insurance procurement: Strength in numbers?
Will the Insurance London Consortium succeed where its predecessor failed and provide the blueprint for public sector procurement? asks Edward Murray.
Blow for Buckley Scott as trio quits for rival firms
Manchester-based loss adjuster Buckley Scott has lost two directors and a manager to rival firms.
Interview - Paul Taylor: Relishing challenges
With a career that has spanned the globe, new Airmic chair Paul Taylor wants to push risk management up the agenda. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his upcoming tenure.
Zurich sees engineering business grow by 50%
Zurich's engineering insurance business has grown by 50% to £15m gross written premium in the past two years, with the ambition to take it to £25m over the next three to five years.
Giles £100m corporate target bolstered by wins
Giles Insurance Brokers' efforts to grow its corporate book of business to £100m within 12 to 18 months has been boosted with a series of business wins.
Clutterbuck to succeed Moylan as Allianz commercial director
Allianz Commercial director for underwriting and technical Geoff Moylan is to retire from the business.
H&S cuts worry for insurers
Insurers have expressed concern at government plans to cut health & safety inspections.
Postbox: competency is crucial
I read the recent article "A focus on training" regarding professionalism in the claims sector with interest and wanted to take the opportunity to comment as it strikes me that a parity of focus doesn't exist between expertise in the property and motor…
Aviva extends environmental goods and services sector
Aviva has expanded its engineering, marine, construction and operational risks cover for onshore wind, solar and energy from waste power generation, including biomass energy production, environmental consultancy and building technologies.
Exclusive aggregator content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with an article discussing the potential for aggregator growth in France; and XL's Stuart Essex on the pitfalls of European expansion.
Exclusive aggregator content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article discussing the potential for aggregator growth in France; and XL's Stuart Essex on the pitfalls of European expansion.
Insurance Insight: View from the Top
Many firms believe that expanding their geographic footprint will not only increase their roster of clients, but also make them less dependent on one region or sector. But with wider reach comes added risk and firms looking to diversify should guard…
Post Europe: view from the top
Many firms believe that expanding their geographic footprint will not only increase their roster of clients, but also make them less dependent on one region or sector. But with wider reach comes added risk and firms looking to diversify should guard…
Ironshore names property SVP
Ironshore has appointed Daniel Owen as senior vice president of its global property builders risk division.
Allianz backs electrical fire safety week
Fire risks caused by unsafe electrical equipment are a major hazard in the workplace and in recognition of Electrical Fire Safety Week; Allianz Engineering is encouraging firms to have their electrical appliances checked on a regular basis.
Natural catastrophes: A model example of assessing earthquake exposure
Earthquake costs are rising steadily. Jane Bernstein examines insurers' current use of modelling, recent event responses and solution sustainability.
XL expands
XL has expanded its professional liability offering for architects and engineers after commencing writing on Lloyd's paper.
Local authorities cut back cover as spending review bites
Local authorities are already cutting their insurance spend as a result of the coalition government austerity measures, insurers have warned.
Interview - Roger Brown: Adding value for members
Roger Brown is nearing his second full year as managing director of the ECIC. Mairi MacDonald talks to him about the changes instigated and challenges ahead.
HSB names London regional manager
Engineering and construction insurer HSB has appointed Sian Williams as regional manager for London and the South-east.
Aviva unveils updated commercial property owners policies
Insurance giant Aviva has updated its commercial property owners policies, adding more than 150 new clauses, clarifications and extensions.