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In conversation with Zurich: Keeping on the right side of the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations
If a firm uses or stores sufficient quantities of dangerous substances, they fall under the Control of Major Hazards Regulations 1999, known as COMAH.
Biba 2012 Video: Meerkats in hard hats and other pressing questions
Today at Biba we asked attendees about their reaction to commission disclosure, aggregation and technology.
Biba 2012: the industry must embrace mobile technology
David Rowan, editor of Wired magazine, told delegates at the 2012 Biba conference that technology is going through a “disruptive” period and spoke of the importance of keeping up to date.
Cooper Gay looks within for latest senior appointment
Cooper Gay has appointed a new head of risk management.
Aviva manages to bring COR down to 97%
Aviva UK has had a good start to the year amid the uncertainty at senior management levels producing a combined operating ratio (COR) of 97% (Q1 2011: 100%) on a reduced level of premium.
IAG: sale of UK business a possibility
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) is considering a sale of all or part of its UK business.
Biba 2012 Video: Reactions to recession
Today at Biba we asked attendees what their reaction to the recession was and whether it has affected clients.
Biba 2012: Bridge Insurance Brokers links up with Chubb
Bridge Insurance Brokers and Chubb Insurance have teamed up to offer of product which the pair claims delivers high spec cover for precision engineers, metal fabricators and metal processors.
Biba 2012: 'not a time to despair' Andrew Marr tells delegates
Andrew Marr told delegates at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) 2012 conference that the insurance industry has “strong parallels” with the media world.
MGA enters international liability market
Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM) is to enter the international market writing professional indemnity, directors’ and officers’, management liability, crime and product recall for London Market brokers.
Biba 2012: QBE adds to SME product suite on Fastflow
QBE has launched a professional indemnity combined product to its e-trading platform, Fastflow.
Chartis launches new cyber risk product
Chartis UK has launched a new cyber risk product covering areas such as data liability, network interruption and cyber extortion.
Health and Safety: Inspectors go hi-tech for a better service
Technology is transforming plant and equipment inspections and creating substantial improvements in the quality, speed and effectiveness of the inspections carried out and the inspectors that undertake them.
Health and Safety: All about the money
Facing a huge cut in its budget, the Health and Safety Executive is preparing to claw back the shortfall. But plans to charge fees for interventions have met with a mixed response.
Aviva adds commercial property owners’ product to PowerPlace
Aviva has added commercial property owners' to its PowerPlace offering, its second product live on the online marketplace.
Hiscox expands PI cover portfolio
Hiscox has revealed a set of five broker-only professional indemnity products available from early July.
Evolution to manage Beazley's regional PI push
Evolution Underwriting has entered into an exclusive underwriting and distribution partnership with the Beazley Group.
Ageas commercial COR improves to 104.1%
Ageas UK has revealed that its commercial business produced a combined operating ratio of 104.1% for the first three months of 2012.
Groupama wins place on Sky Insurance panel
Groupama Insurances has signed a deal with Sky Insurance Services to provide cover for modified, prestige and performance cars.
OIM launches e-Underwriting division
OIM Underwriting, part Arthur J Gallagher, has developed a new underwriting platform for household and commercial risks.
NIG continues regional BDM appointments
NIG has appointed a new business development manager for the East Anglia region to target the SME sector.
Ageas sees profits soar as ratio improves
Ageas UK has announced an 11.1% increase in income to £513.3m in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period last year.
Andrew Moss demanded near 10% payrise days before departure
Andrew Moss, the former chief executive of Aviva, demanded a 9.5% pay rise just days before he was forced out amid shareholder pressure over executive pay.
Casualty & General opens UK office to target regional brokers
Casualty & General Insurance (Europe) has opened a new office in London, to be led by director Andy Moulsdale.