Marine
Ship owners facing increasing risks over charterers’ default
Ship owners are becoming increasingly concerned about the financial consequences of a rise in ship charterers filing for bankruptcy.
RSA reports Q1 premium rise
RSA has reported net written premiums of £2.1bn, up 8%, in the first quarter of 2011.
Interview - Tim Coles: up and at it
After serving in the army, Tim Coles, chief executive of Howden, found fresh excitement in the world of insurance. Mairi MacDonald talks to him about the company's unique attitude and his plans to grow the business further.
Post history - 50 years ago: Largest cover on a single vessel
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 50 years ago reveals.
Biba 2011: Catlin targets UK brokers with 'Select' and 'Online'
Catlin has today unveiled a brand new suite of products aimed specifically at UK brokers.
Interview - Ash Bathia: building the profitability platform
QBE Europe kept competitors on their toes as it built the business and branched out. Underwriting boss Ash Bathia tells Mairi MacDonald where his sights are now set.
QBE sets sights on $5bn PCM target
QBE Europe's property, casualty and motor division has set its sights on becoming a $5bn (£3.03bn) business by the end of 2015. Ash Bathia, PCM chief underwriting officer, said the business is growing from its current premium level of $2.7bn, while still…
Marketform adds to marine team
Lloyd’s insurer Marketform has confirmed that underwriter Gary Cooke will join the company on 1 June as head of marine cargo underwriting.
Brightside looks to diversify as talks held with Arch
Brightside is in talks to add Arch Capital to its panel of commercial insurers, as the broker aims to move into a series of new risks in its commercial portfolio.
Post history - 30 years ago: Insurers face £10m bill for Salem loss
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from 30 years ago reveals.
Acquisitive Higos buys another broker in South west drive
Higos Insurance Services has acquired Plymstock Insurance Centre, near Plymouth.
Willis: sufficient coverage harder to retain in politically volatile regions
A report from Willis has revealed that companies operating in politically volatile regions of the world may soon struggle to retain sufficient insurance coverage to protect their assets and staff.
The Channel Syndicate names marine boss
The Channel Syndicate has appointed Iain Macleod as head of its marine division.
Kiln announces syndicate merger
Underwriting group Kiln is to merge its Lloyd’s syndicates 807 and 510.
Marine piracy at all time high, with Somalia leading hot spot in Q1 2011
Piracy at sea hit an all-time high in the first three months of 2011, with 142 attacks worldwide, the International Chamber of Commerce International Maritime Bureau’s global piracy report revealed today.
Interview - Michael Walter & Edward Maddison: Engaging the next generation
Lynn Rouse talks to ASL's Michael Walter and Edward Maddison about expanding horizons, operational expertise and engaging the firm's next generation.
Samsung's Europe venture gains A rating
AM Best Europe has assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of ‘a’ to Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Company of Europe.
Samsung's Europe venture gains A rating
AM Best Europe has assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of ‘a’ to Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Company of Europe.
Post Europe April: Exclusive P&I and M&A content now live
Post Europe April is now live with a look how P&I clubs have fared in this year’s rates; what levels of mergers and acquisitions are being seen across the Danubian regions; and a View from the Top that highlights the importance of competitive reinsurance…
Post Europe: P&I Clubs ride out renewal season
Protection and Indemnity clubs have suffered though period where rate increases were as high as 30%, with this season seeing increases at a high of 10% Edward Murray asks if P&I clubs are riding the perfect storm.
LMA: industry powerless against pirates
The Lloyd's Market Association has insisted the insurance industry is powerless to stop the growing threat of piracy off the Somali coast.
Exclusive piracy and technology content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with an article on an article on how international cooperation can tackle piracy and an interview with Ashish Goel from Infosys Technologies.
Exclusive piracy and technology content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on an article on how international cooperation can tackle piracy and an interview with Ashish Goel from Infosys Technologies.
International teamwork, the key to tackling piracy
Piracy has been an evolving threat for ship owners and the marine insurance market since the 1980s and Neil Smith argues that international cooperation is the only way to combat the modern scourge of marine piracy.