Event insurance
Michael Jackson case settled for undisclosed amount
A settlement has been reached between Lloyd’s and Michael Jackson’s estate over the insurance payout from the singer’s cancelled concerts in 2009.
Michael Jackson concert promoter cleared in negligence case
A Los Angeles jury has decided concert promoter AEG Live did not act negligently in hiring the doctor responsible for caring for Michael Jackson ahead of his concert tour in 2009.
Cancelled Elton John concerts could hit insurers for £10m
Cancelled concerts due to Sir Elton John’s appendicitis scare could lead to insurers forking out up to £10m.
Winter Olympics: There’s no business like snow business
With preparations well underway for February’s 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, are the organisers prepared for the risk of the Games?
Catlin backs ticket cancellation product
Catlin is underwriting a ticket cancellation product for PH Hotels.
Michael Jackson promoter withdraws £11m insurance claim
Michael Jackson's former concert promoter is to withdraw a £10.9m insurance claim over the pop star's cancelled shows.
Hiscox UK falters while group profit soars
Hiscox returned an interim pre-tax profit of £125.8m (H1 2011: loss £85.6m), following a more benign catastrophe season compared with the previous 12 months.
Liberty Mutual launches event cancellation cover for MENA
Liberty International Underwriters and Liberty Syndicates have launched an initiative to provide a new event cancellation product for clients in the Middle East and North Africa.
Liberty launches event cancellation policy
Liberty Mutual has launched an event cancellation product for clients in the Middle East and North Africa.
World Cup and Olympic fever fuels Brazil's general insurance growth
The 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games are proving to be catalysts for the growth prospects of Brazil's general insurance sector.
Travelers targets brokers with event cancellation cover expansion
Travelers has expanded its event cancellation cover from the firm’s Lloyd’s syndicate to its insurance company operation in a move which is expected to provide regional brokers with better access to the product.
Erv Italia and TicketOne offer new ticket protection cover
Travel insurance specialist Erv Italia, has partnered entertainment ticketing service provider, Ticket One Spa, to offer a new ticket protection policy.
Lloyd’s underwriters “looking at Conrad Murray conviction"
Lloyd’s underwriters are examining the impact Dr Conrad Murray’s manslaughter conviction for Michael Jackson’s death will have on their legal battle with AEG Live.
Lloyd's insurers to see popstar Michael Jackson papers
Lloyd’s insurers for Michael Jackson’s ‘this is it’ London tour can study the popstar’s medical records.
Event insurance: Dancing in the street
Next year could be huge for the events industry, with the Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics taking place. With a host of celebrations occurring, can the events insurance sector capitalise?
Event Insurance urges brokers to cash in on Jubilee and Olympics
Event Insurance Services is attempting to cash in on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympic and Paralympic Games by launching policies covering events celebrating these landmark events.
Robertson Taylor co-founder Willie Robertson passes away
Willie Robertson, co-creator of the specialist music and live entertainment broker Robertson Taylor, sadly passed away on the 9 July 2011 after a determined fight against cancer, it was revealed today.
Post history - 30 years ago: Insurers take £1 premium for fireworks
Looking back through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Lloyd's in court over Jackson cancellation tour
Lloyd’s has asked a judge to cancel an insurance policy issued to cover Michael Jackson’s This Is It tour in April 2009, arguing that the pop star’s concert promoters withheld medical information.
Sterling marks the royal wedding with free insurance
To celebrate the royal wedding on April 29, Sterling Insurance will be providing free wedding insurance protection which will include cancellation cover of up to £20,000 and re-arrangement cover of £15,000. In addition, cake and flowers are covered for…
Voyager launches Asian wedding product
Niche insurance provider Voyager has launched a new wedding insurance product designed for Asian-style weddings.
Michael Jackson insurance pay-out hinges on legal case
The multi-million pound payout from the London insurance market for cancellation cover on Michael Jackson’s ‘This Is It’ tour could hinge on whether the late singer’s doctor is convicted of manslaughter, Post has learnt.
Chubb names entertainment head
Chubb has appointed Francis Hernandez as its new UK and Ireland events and entertainment insurance manager.
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