Construction
Quinn case sheds light on periods of limitation
A recent High Court ruling in favour of Quinn Insurance has clarified the law regarding the timeframe for submitting claims where an insurer has denied liability, according to law firm Browne Jacobson.
Brit case could up timber premiums
Brit Insurance Holdings' £2.6m claim against Taylor Wimpey could be a catalyst for insurers increasing premiums and restrictions on timber frame cover.
Oxygen poaches two senior hires from Aon to boost construction arm
Oxygen Insurance Brokers (Oxygen) has hired two new senior brokers as part of its plan to target further growth in the construction related professions.
Construction industry appeals to insurers for immediate help
Brokers are demanding that the insurance industry "step up to the plate" to aid the struggling construction sector.
Recycling: More than a load of old rubbish
Recycling in the UK is increasing, a process that is generating significant underwriting opportunities and, in turn, openings that brokers should be keen to explore, writes Andy Poole.
News review: July 2010
A review of July's industry news.
All quiet on the North-western front?
The healthy competition between its two dominant cities, Manchester and Leeds, makes the North-west insurance market anything but quiet. Martin Friel profiles some of the region's key players
Heath Lambert loses director to Argo International
Argo International has appointed James Russell as underwriter to its professional indemnity (PI) team.
Broking success - Sydney Packett & Sons: Prized Packett
Emmanuel Kenning meets a family-owned broker with an illustrious past and bright future specialising in small and medium-sized enterprise, charity and training insurance.
Aviva hires corporate risk chief from Mitsui
Aviva has announced that Dipak Warren will be joining them as corporate risk solutions director.
CNA unveils senior hires
CNA Insurance Company has announced the appointments of Paul Dowling and John Taylor to the newly-created roles of chief underwriting officer, commercial lines and chief underwriting officer, specialty lines, respectively.
XL targets Irish mid-market
XL Insurance, the global insurance operations of XL Capital, today announced the launch of its new Dublin based underwriting operation for middle market casualty business.
Insurers considered irrelevant in MMC and fire risk debate
Experts have warned that obtaining cover for buildings using modern methods of construction (MMC) could become increasingly difficult after insurers were prevented from taking part in a London Assembly planning committee meeting.
Doodson plans global growth
Entertainment insurance broker Doodson Broking Group has revealed its global expansion plans after joining forces with US-based Crossfields Insurance Brokerage.
Oval buys JL Fisher & Co
With an annual GWP of around £9m and employing 20 staff, Oval said the acquisition of J L Fisher would strengthen its increasing presence in the South West region
'No validity': Industry quashes Quinn's construction findings
Quinn Insurance has been accused of 'scaremongering' following the publication of a survey it commissioned, which found that construction businesses had reduced overall insurance cover by an average of £3.2m
Marsh launches construction consulting practice
Marsh has launched a specialist construction consulting practice to provide dispute resolution, risk advisory, and audit services to the construction and engineering industries across EMEA.
Marsh raids Zurich for energy leader
Marsh has appointed Martin Clark as UK leader of its energy claims team.
Allianz highlights risk of empty construction sites
British building industry suffered its 22nd successive monthly fall in activity last month
Giles offloads construction book
Orpington-based book sold to Maidstone broker
Oxygen develops P&C solutions for regional brokers
Andy Wigg has been appointed as new business executive
Zurich appoints private client chief
Matthew Schofield moves from corporate construction team to become head of Zurich private clients
Post Pick of the week
Post reporter Daniel Dunkley outlines the main stories from this week's issue of Post Magazine.
CILA and ECA become 'partners in building services excellence'
The pair say they have formed alliance to promote members' mutual interests