Sport
World Cup 2010 "most injury exposed ever" claims Beazley
A steady and significant increase in the workload of world class football players in recent years is likely to increase the injury rate at this year’s World Cup, making the 2010 tournament “the most injury exposed in history.”
Lloyd's estimates World Cup insurance coverage at £6.2bn
The football World Cup will be insured to the tune of an estimated £6.2bn when it kicks off on Friday, according to Lloyd’s.
Lloyd's estimates World Cup insurance coverage at £6.2bn
The football World Cup will be insured to the tune of an estimated £6.2bn when it kicks off on Friday, according to Lloyd’s.
Lockton values England squad as £293m risk
Insurance broker Lockton has valued the England football squad as £293m risk to the London market as it completes its flight to South Africa for the World Cup.
Adjuster in sports pilot
Intersport Insurance Services has agreed a six-month pilot scheme for its commercial sports equipment validation service with a "top three loss adjuster".
Looking back 30 years: Cricket bucks sports club claims trend
Some insurers have stopped writing personal accident business for sports clubs, in view of poor claims experience.
Lloyd's insurer welcomes China licence move
Lloyd’s being granted a direct insurance licence in China will give “a significant boost” to Sportscover’s business from China, according to its managing director, Peter Nash.
Lloyd's insurer welcomes China licence move
Lloyd’s being granted a direct insurance licence in China will give “a significant boost” to Sportscover’s business from China, according to its managing director, Peter Nash.
Biba 2010 Countdown: At the fringe
This year's British Insurance Brokers' Association Conference will feature a number of fringe sessions for the first time. Chris Hanks explains what his firm will be doing.
Markel wins jockey sponsorship
Flat jockey William Buick has signed a two-year sponsorship agreement with insurer Markel International.
New recruit at Markel to help grow accident and health business
Property and casualty insurer Markel International, has recruited Mike Bridgeman to head the development of accident and health business within its specialty division.
Post in print - 8 April
Rehab hits general election agenda; Zurich rethink in wake of Quinn; RSA reviews energy strategy; Marsh wins Commenwealth double; and Capita reflects on McLarens Toplis.
Marsh wins Commonwealth double
Marsh has added to its portfolio of international sporting events after being appointed insurance broker and risk adviser for the 20th Commonwealth Games, to be held in Glasgow in 2014.
Allianz awarded for commitment to sport
Allianz received the 2010 FASPO International Sponsoring Award in the sports category for its commitment to paralympic sport.
Allianz awarded for commitment to sport
Allianz received the 2010 FASPO International Sponsoring Award in the sports category for its commitment to paralympic sport.
Intersport to save partners £5m in leakage
Intersport Insurance Services has set its sights on becoming the "preferred option" for the validation and replacement of sports equipment, after vowing to save its partners £5m in claims leakage during 2010.
Sporting events - Terrorist Threat: Sports under scrutiny
With large sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games and the World Cup attracting the threat of terrorist activity in 2010, Edward Murray looks at the concerns insurers have.
Law reports: Injury at health and fun day was not fault of employer
Robert Lee Uren v Corporate Leisure (UK) and others (Queen's Bench Division — 22 January 2010).
Lloyd's players on IPL terrorism cover
A policy covering the risk of terrorism during the Indian Premier League thought to be worth $1.5m (£1m) in premium will be placed on the Lloyd's market, Post has learnt.
Rugby player at centre of credit hire dispute
A professional rugby player has found himself at the centre of a dispute between credit hire operator Accident Exchange and his insurer.
Premierline founder to aid budding sports people
The Wells Sports Foundation, a sports charity established by Premierline Direct founder Barrie Wells, has begun selecting worthy causes for its donations.
CBG adds Hatton Promotions account
Broker CBG has signed a deal with boxing event promoter, Hatton Promotions.
30 Years Ago: Olympic threat is scrutinised
Decisions over the Moscow Olympics are being closely watched at Lloyd's, which is now understood to have a $40m (£34.8m) to $45m risk exposure on it for the National Broadcasting Company in the US.