Marine
Marine: On an even keel
Having weathered the recession, the marine insurance industry looks to be heading into calmer waters. What are the next challenges and opportunities in store for the sector?
Insurers need to have clear policies over sanctions says IUMI
The International Union of Marine Insurance has called for insurers and reinsurers to have clear policies with regards sanctions.
Hong Kong's chief executive commits to marine trade
Speaking at the 2014 IUMI conference, Hong Kong's chief executive Leung Chun-ying said he was committed to its role as an international maritime centre.
P&I Clubs face 5% premium increase, claims report
Lloyd's broker Tysers is estimating a 5% premium increase for P&I Clubs after a benign 2013/14.
Skuld reports record H1 contingency reserves
Norwegian marine insurer Skuld has reported record contingency reserves of $354m (£217.7m) for the first half of the year.
Prosight grows footprint with string of hires
Prosight Specialty Underwriters has established an accident and health team in the London market and appointed Roger Perry as lead underwriter.
Concordia-style ship groundings top industrial cover losses
Ship groundings like that of the Costa Concordia represent the largest total value of insured loss over the last four years, according to figures from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty.
Reinsurance Rendezvous Preview: The full Monte
Key figures from the world of reinsurance give Post the rundown on the state of the sector and the issues likely to top the agenda at this year’s Reinsurance Rendezvous in Monte Carlo
International: The state of piracy
With the nature of the piracy threat constantly evolving, John Thompson looks at the role of private maritime security companies in mitigating the risk
IUMI readies for Hong Kong conference
The International Union of Marine Insurance has released details of the agenda for its September annual conference in Hong Kong.
Interview: Charles Franks: Moving in together
Kiln chief executive Charles Franks chats to Post about the transformation into Tokio Marine Kiln, the firm’s new offices and his international outlook
Fracking touted as 'attractive source of business' for insurers
Fracking could be an attractive source of new business for insurers if rules and guidelines are closely adhered to, according to DAC Beachcroft.
Munich Re's head of China and Hong Kong takes up global marine role
Munich Re's chief executive of Greater China and Hong Kong John Wilkinson has been appointed CEO of Munich Re’s global marine partnership.
Two missing after tourist boat sinks in Indonesia
Two Spanish men are still missing after their boat sank off East Indonesia on Sunday.
WW1 Centenary: Peace
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the leader columns written for the magazine during this period. Today: Peace
WW1 Centenary: British Fire Offices & Continental Relations
On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War Post looks back on some of the leader columns written for the magazine during this period. Today how the magazine covered British Fire Offices & Continental Relations.
Lloyd's coverholder promotes two in Hong Kong
SART Underwriting, a Lloyd's coverholder based in Hong Kong, has made two promotions.
Guy Carpenter appoints head of EMEA & international P&I
Guy Carpenter has appointed Simon Smith as head of international protection and indemnity as well as overseeing the Europe, Middle East and Asia region.
Environmental guarantees sought as Costa Concordia prepares for final voyage
France’s environment minister is seeking environmental assurances from her Italian counterpart before giving permission for the Costa Concordia to be towed past the French island of Corsica on its way to Genoa for scrappage.
Costa Concordia may re-float this week
Wrecked cruise liner the Costa Concordia may be re-floated as soon as the end of this week as work continues to salvage the vessel.
RFIB appoints MacFarlane as MD for international non-marine
RFIB Group has appointed Richard Macfarlane as managing director of its international non-marine business.
Dual tasks Hellman with setting up marine practice
Dual Group has appointed Bernt Hellman to form its new marine and energy practice.
Samsung Fire & Marine eyes China expansion
Samsung Fire & Marine Company is in talks with Chinese firms to establish a marine insurance company in the country, according to local news reports.
Ongoing education in the marine liability market
By Nick Sansom, head of professional development, and Charles Taylor, manager of the Standard Club