Marine
Brokers warn redundancies at MS Amlin are “inevitable”
Experts say the restructure is understandable but could lead to office closures as Amlin pulls out of nine business lines.
Brokers monitoring capacity shortages after TMKI run-off
Although brokers are not worried by the provider going into run-off, they have concerns over tightening capacity.
NMU in specialist line-led restructure
Provider says reorganisation will not result in any branch closures and that it plans to keep existing staff wherever possible.
MGA Fiducia and Hiscox sever marine cargo ties
The MGA stated that the timing of the the Lloyd's review was a contributing factor in the decision.
Up to 50 jobs at risk amid RSA specialty and wholesale restructure
Provider pulls out of international construction, international freight and fixed price marine protection and indemnity business and is consulting with staff members about redundancies.
Seventeen buys marine specialists Everards
Broker's fourth deal of 2018.
Arnott Marine launches offshore and subsea product
MGA targets small and medium sized UK brokers.
Hayes Parsons buys yacht underwriting agency Admiral Marine
Deal adds £1.4m of GWP to the firm.
Blog: Commoditisation of cargo insurance
Having found Angela McCluskie’s blog on marine cargo insurance interesting and thought-provoking, John Potter shares his thoughts on how the market may develop.
Blog: In marine cargo flexibility is key
Angela McCluskie of Fiducia pushes against creeping commoditisation in marine cargo and tells brokers there are opportunities for the taking in this complex market.
The most read whitepapers by brokers in February 2018
Check out the top five downloads from Insurance Age’s sister site Insurance Hound.
Arnott Marine launches marine liability facility for UK brokers
Product designed for small businesses with £200,000 or less in turnover.
InsurTech Futures: First blockchain platform for marine insurance launched
EY and Guardtime team up with Willis Towers Watson, MS Amlin, XL Catlin, A.P. Møller-Maersk, ACORD and Microsoft on new platform.
Donegan steps away from Price Forbes to advise Ardonagh Group
He becomes strategic adviser to Towergate-owner Ardonagh Group as James Masterton takes on Price Forbes CEO role.
Fiducia opens Birmingham office
The MGA has also launched a marine trades facility for the UK regional marine market.
GRP-backed Green Insurance buys Collidge & Partners
Broker says deal will help build GRP's regional hub in the South East.
Willis Towers Watson restructures broking group
Eight leaders appointed across geographical regions and business lines.
Review: Crucial cargo
Allianz Insurance Complete Cargo
NMU launches marine trade product
The organisation took the broker sourced book of business from its sister company Groves John & Westrup.
Beazley adds pleasure craft cover to its e-trading platform
Policy can cover vessels worth up to £10m.
Barbican Protect launches marine insurance division targeting SME business
Sarah Joiner appointed as marine underwriter.
Thomas Miller Specialty and HDI to launch new marine and energy products in 2017
MGA partners with insurer HDI following the arrival of its new offshore marine and energy team.
New marine MGA Fiducia launched with Hiscox backing
BP Marsh bought a 25% stake in the MGA for a total consideration of £75,000.
Video 5: Expertise from A - Z Marine Cargo
In our final video Allianz's Ben Woodman talks about the global nature of marine cargo and considers the future.