Marine
Francis promoted to partner at Kennedys in Singapore
Law firm Kennedys' Nick Francis to become its fifth partner in Singapore.
Canopius in recruitment drive to maximise profits
Canopius Group has made a number of underwriting appointments in a bid to develop profitable growth opportunities across the business.
AGCS makes internal hire for marine role
Paul O’Neill has been named Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty global head of marine Europe and Asia Pacific effective 1 January 2014.
Gooding takes on IMO role for IUMI
The International Union of Marine Insurance has appointed a new representative at the International Maritime Organisation.
Gooding takes on IMO role for IUMI
The International Union of Marine Insurance has appointed a new representative at the International Maritime Organisation.
TT Club to insure Europe's largest logistics port
The TT Club will be providing liability cover for London Gateway, the UK’s largest deep-sea container port and Europe's largest logistics park.
Booth promoted to active underwriter for Syndicate 1955
Barbican Group has promoted David Booth to the position of active underwriter, Syndicate 1955.
Gard launches ship manager liability policy in response to market demand
Shipowner-controlled marine insurance provider Gard is launching a ship manager liability policy, responding to liabilities arising from negligence in performing contracted duties.
Crew at fault in high number of ship collisions
Human error is to blame for the majority of ship collisions according to the London P&I Club, with complacency on the bridge of the vessel often a significant cause of casualties.
UK P&I club unveils new chairman
UK P&I club members have elected Alan Olivier as chairman and president at their board meeting in Bermuda.
Interview: Hugo Wynn-Williams: Steadying the ship
Amid the ongoing economic downturn and the constant threat of piracy, Thomas Miller chairman Hugo Wynn-Williams explains how the protection & indemnity sector is navigating the choppy waters.
Career file - Charles Whiteaway: FP Group's executive director steps down
Charles Whiteaway, the executive director of FP Group, has stepped down after nearly 20 years with the company.
FP Group’s executive director steps down
Charles Whiteaway, the executive director of FP Group, has stepped down after nearly 20 years with the company.
MAST security training courses receive government approval
The Department for Transport's Maritime & Coastguard Agency has approved three new training courses from security specialist Maritime Asset Security and Training.
MAST security training courses receive UK government approval
The UK's Department of Transport’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency has approved three new training courses from security specialist Maritime Asset Security and Training.
MAST security training courses receive government approval
The Department of Transport’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency has approved three new training courses from security specialist Maritime Asset Security and Training.
Cannock making his mark at Markel
Less than 12 months after joining Markel from the Lloyd's market, Matthew Cannock was promoted to managing director, Asia.
FP Marine cites costs of claims and poor returns for rising premiums
A director at broker FP Marine Risks based in Hong Kong agrees with Lloyd's broker Tysers that P&I clubs will likely raise shipowners' premiums at a rate on average of 7.5% this year, similar to last year.
C-Suite: Concordia proved insurance works
The recent ‘parbuckling’ (rolling over) of the Costa Concordia was a rare event in the maritime world, as it attracted major global media attention.
Premiums rising for shipowners, according to Tysers
Declining investment income is expected to trigger an average premium rise of 7.5% for shipowners, according to Tysers’ annual report on protection and indemnity clubs.
Tysers report points to premium rises for hard-up shipowners
Declining investment income is expected to trigger an average premium rise of 7.5% for shipowners, according to Tysers’ annual report on protection and indemnity clubs.
Europe: The cost of Concordia
What has the Costa Concordia disaster meant for the European marine market?
Tokio Marine appoints European head of marine underwriting
Tokio Marine Europe Insurance has promoted Wayne Krause to European head of marine underwriting.
Tokio Marine promotes Krause to European head of marine underwriting
Tokio Marine Europe Insurance has appointed Wayne Krause as European head of marine underwriting.