Marine
Insurance 360 Research: Marine & Transport Insight Report 2011
Based on comprehensive input from 104 British Isles Marine & Transport broking professionals, the Marine & Transport Insurers Insight Report 2011 details the front-line service performance of the broker market's 13 most-used M&T insurers.
Marketform boss steps down
Simon Turner has stepped down as a director and CEO of Marketform Managing Agency, and as director of Marketform.
Cruise ship disaster costliest in maritime history
The Costa Concordia crash could be the biggest insured loss in maritime history.
La Playa adds yacht specialism
La Playa has appointed Mike Taylor-West to the new role of head of private client and marine, London, as the insurance broker looks to develop a specialism for yachts and pleasure craft.
R&Q takes on latest run-off business, adding to HNW portfolio
Randall and Quilter Investment Holdings (R&Q) has bought the yacht and marine trade book from Talbot Underwriting subsidiary Underwriting Risk Services.
Chubb adds seven to commercial management team
Chubb Insurance has made seven senior appointments to its UK and Ireland commercial insurance division.
Tokio Marine continues with regional focus
Tokio Marine Europe Insurance has made two additions to its UK underwriting team.
Hardy blames catastrophes for 111% COR
Hardy Underwriting has revealed a combined operating ratio (COR) of 111% for the first nine months of 2011.
Travelers targeting Lloyd’s growth
Travelers has announced a series of promotions within its Lloyd’s operation, Travelers Syndicate Management (Syndicate 5000), to support long-term development in the market.
Products: RSA launches “easy to understand” marine product for non-specialist brokers
RSA has claimed an industry first with the launch of its combined Marine Cargo and Marine Stock Throughput policy.
Product roundup: It’s a Standard Life for the man from the Pru
The finish line is now visible for the much discussed integration of Standard Life Health into Pruhealth, following its acquisition last year. The insurer has taken the move as an opportunity to adopt what it calls a leadership stance on differential…
Profits up at Lancashire Holdings
Bermuda-based Lancashire Holdings has announced an increase in net profit after tax for the second quarter of 2011 and the six month period ended 30 June 2011.
RSA buys into calm waters of marine
Insurer snaps up pleasure craft specialist despite softening marine sector
Cooper Gay gives UK structure a makeover
Cooper Gay has restructured its UK business, Cooper Gay, into three core trading units.
RSA shakes up marine market with Noble purchase
RSA has confirmed its acquisition of all shares in Noble Marine Insurance Brokers and Noble Underwriting Agencies, for a rumoured £4m.
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.
Products: RSA adds final piece to its SME jigsaw as the market hots up
A flurry of activity in the SME sector suggests an increase in competition as providers vie for market share.
And finally... what have you done for brokers lately?
Pushing into new sectors, listening to what they have to say and championing them on the small screen. Janice Deakin, tells us how she has been nurturing brokers.
News review: December
A brief round-up of December's news.
Zurich restructures UK business
Zurich has announced changes to the organisational structure of its UK general insurance (UKGI) business in a bid to bolster its accountability to the market.
Product update: Product for boat enthusiasts
Boat and marine insurance provider Towergate Mardon has launched a new travel policy for boat and dinghy enthusiasts.
RFIB reveals operating profit growth
Lloyd’s broker RFIB has announced a 17% increase in operating profits to £3.5m for the year ending 30 June 2010 (2009: £3.0m).
Insurance Age blog: Pirates and clouds were much more fun when I was five
The insurance industry has left me feeling rather dejected this week I am afraid to say. Has the absence of the much anticipated hard market finally worn me down? No- it is more crushing than that. Two issues I have been covering this week have…
RSA launches small business combined and yacht covers
RSA has launched a new multi-cover small business combined (SBC) product as well as a new policy for yachts.