Marine
UK marine mutuals in merger talks
The North of England P&I Association and Sunderland Marine Mutual Insurance have confirmed they are in talks over a possible merger.
LMA to join government maritime security committee
The Lloyd’s Market Association has been invited to join a new government committee monitoring security at UK ports and harbours.
Costa Concordia removal to cost $1.1bn says Munich Re
The loss for the stricken ship Costa Concordia continues to grow with Munich Re revealing removal costs for the wreck are likely to exceed $1.1bn.
Concordia wreck removal to cost $1.1bn says Munich Re
The loss creep for the stricken ship Costa Concordia continues with Munich Re revealing that removal costs for the wreck are likely to exceed $1.1bn.
Tysers adds super yacht specialist to marine division
Lloyd’s broker Tysers has appointed super yacht specialist John Strange to join the firm’s marine division.
Kearney appointed to Miller’s marine team
Miller has recruited global cargo specialist Jamie Kearney to its marine team.
Jamie Kearney joins Miller’s marine team
Miller has recruited global cargo specialist Jamie Kearney to its marine team in a production and account handling role.
Lancashire delivers 58.8% H1 COR
Bermudian insurer and reinsurer Lancashire has reported a combined ratio of 58.8% for the first half of the year, and 66.9% for Q2.
Marsh and AGCS launch claim promise
March and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty have committed to provide rapid access to working funds for the joint clients in the event of a major claim.
Skuld strengthens claims service with Hovelsrud appointment
Marine insurer Skuld has appointed Anders Hovelsrud as vice-president.
Skuld strenghtens claims service
Marine insurance provider Skuld has appointed Anders Hovelsrud as vice president of claims services.
AIG takes yacht protection to Australia
AIG private client group has extended its yacht insurance product to Australia.
Lancashire appoints new head of energy and marine
Lancashire Holdings has appointed James Flude as head of energy & marine for its UK operation.
British Insurance Awards 2013: The Customer Care Award
On the crest of a wave
Towers Watson appoints Frederik Koencke to head crisis management for EMEA
Frederik Koencke has been appointed as the first Towers Watson crisis management group managing director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
Godsoe to solely lead RSA’s London cargo business
David Godsoe is to solely lead RSA’s London market cargo business after jointly managing it for 18 years.
Shipping collaboration generating insurance opportunities
Wider collaboration between shipping companies could provide opportunities for insurers after the formation of an operational alliance that will see three firms share capacity on Trans-Atlantic, Trans-Pacific and Asia-European shipping lanes.
Zurich promotes Davies to marine underwriting head
Zurich has appointed Mike Davies as its global head of marine underwriting effective of 1 July.
Zurich promotes Davies to lead global marine underwriting
Zurich has appointed Mike Davies as global head of marine underwriting.
Barbican acquires marine broker
Barbican has acquired UK-based marine insurance broker Seacurus.
Piracy on the rise in West Africa
Piracy attacks on the West African coast are now more frequent than Somali piracy, a report by the International Maritime Bureau and other organisations said.
QBE targets Malaysia with marine insurance product
QBE Asia and P&I specialist British Marine have launched a marine product up to $500m liability.
Hong Kong's marine challenge
Hong Kong’s marine insurance industry is facing a growing challenge from its regional rivals. Nicky Burridge investigates why.
Hellenic P&I club waives 50% of annual premium
Members of the Hellenic War Risks Club will pay 50% less for war risks insurance in 2013 following a decision by club directors to waive the second installment of the annual premium.