Environmental liability
Total issues Buncefield apology following £3.6m fine
Oil company Total has issued an apology for its part in the Buncefiled explosion after it was fined £3.6m plus costs in a Health and Safety Executive and Environment Agency prosecution.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Corporate conscience
Marsh has revamped its CSR activities by instigating a centrally managed and integrated approach to charitable activities and environmental initiatives, explains Amy Ellis.
Argo signals international push
Argo International has recruited Tony Cabot to support its active international growth strategy.
Ace boosts environmental risk team
Ace International has appointed Perrine Kalina to the new role of engineering coordinator and assistant underwriter in its environmental risk team.
Argo signals international push
Argo International has recruited Tony Cabot to support its active international growth strategy.
Ace boosts environmental risk team
Ace International has appointed Perrine Kalina to the new role of engineering coordinator and assistant underwriter in its environmental risk team.
Aviation - Emissions trading: Ground for concern?
In less than 18 months, the aviation industry will be brought into the EU Emissions Trading System. Barry Moss considers the implications for insurers.
EA calls for flood funding
The Environment Agency is calling for communities and businesses to contribute more towards the funding of future flood defences.
Environment Agency appeals to business to support flood defences
The Environment Agency is calling for communities and businesses to contribute more towards the funding of future flood defences.
Marston quits Cunningham
Cunningham Lindsey is searching for an environmental services boss following Mike Marston's announcement that he plans to leave the business after six years.
Environmental liability: Grasping the impact
Despite it providing the potential for conflict, Mike Marston asks why brokers have failed to fully understand the implications of the Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) Regulations 2009.
Postscript - 20 years ago: Second oil spillage hits insurers
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 20 years ago reveals.
Energy - Deepwater Horizon impact: In deep water?
Stephanie Denton reports on the fallout for the energy market from the recent Deepwater Horizon drilling platform explosion.
Coalition government to back Pitt Review recommendations
The coalition government has confirmed it will follow through with recommendations proposed in The Pitt Review: Lessons learned from the 2007 floods.
Survey - Insurance buyers: Making decisions
Elizabeth Duffy reveals the results of recent research into what corporate risk managers look for when selecting a broker partner — and what frustrates them.
BIBA 2010: Ace launches four new enhanced business covers
Ace UK was today due to launch a suite of new products targeting companies with one or more overseas branches, retailers, hotel groups and machinery manufacturers.
Spelman named Defra secretary
Prime minister David Cameron has appointed Caroline Spelman as secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs.
Public sector - emerging risks: Built for endurance
With sustainability now a buzzword for central and local governments, Jo Hardcastle looks at the emerging associated risks it brings.
Oil spill costs Catlin $40m
Catlin has estimated its exposure to the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster is approximately $40m (£27m) net of reinsurance and reinstatements.
XL boss bemoans 'heavy' Q1 catastrophe claims hit
XL Capital's property & casualty business's combined ratio slipped to 100.5% (Q1 2009: 92.1%) following what chief executive Mike McGavick described as "one of the heaviest levels of first quarter catastrophe activity in history".
Oil spill could cost $3.5bn
The Deepwater Horizon oil slick approaching the Louisiana coastline could cost the insurance industry $3.5bn (£2.3bn).
US insurance giant Chubb set to enter Lloyd's with new syndicate
Almost a decade after its failed bid for Lloyd’s insurer Hiscox US insurance giant Chubb has become the latest corporate player to bid for Lloyd’s entry.
Gulf explosion: Losses mounting up
Losses from the explosion of BP's Deepwater Horizon Platform are expected to be among the largest seen by the energy insurance market.
Climate change: Just the beginning
After the failures of the conference in Copenhagen, Rachel Gordon looks at the work done by insurers in ensuring the threat of climate change is properly addressed.