Construction
Cuts to HSE inspection regime offer an opportunity for brokers
A paper from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be reducing its proactive inspections by one third, a cut of approximately 11,000 inspections per year.
Zurich targets Europe with commercial broker hires
Zurich’s UK General Insurance business has made three senior appointments in the commercial broker team.
Products/schemes: Bovis rolls out Subguard in EU
Bovis Lend Lease UK has signed up to Subguard, a risk management product from Zurich Global Corporate UK and JLT Specialty, which it is now rolling out in the EU and UK construction market.
Lockton recruits former chairman of RICS in Scotland
Lockton has appointed Janey Milligan as a consultant to its professions team in Scotland.
Two promotions at Towergate
Towergate has promoted Keith Harrison and Keith Jackson to the positions of chief operating officer, commercial underwriting and commercial director of commercial underwriting respectively.
Willis Networks gains six new recruits
Six new members have joined Willis Networks, its alliance with local, independent insurance brokers in the UK.
Willis exec jumps ship for rival broker
Executive director and major client advocate at Willis Finex Global, Mike Earp, has resigned to take up a senior post at Aon, Insurance Age understands.
Ex-Giles duo join forces to launch Amicus
Two former Giles employees have launched a new brokerage, Amicus Insurance Solutions, with the aim of hitting £1m commission by the end of 2013.
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.
Video: Surviving the construction PI market in a recession
As the UK’s construction sector struggles to come to grips with the current recession, attention within the insurance industry has focused upon the professional indemnity (PI) exposures associated with construction and particular emphasis has been placed…
News review: November 2010
IAG UK-owned broker Barnett & Barnett almost doubled its size to £50m gross written premium, with a move for a controlling stake in Bromley-based commercial and personal lines specialist NBJ.
Market Watch - Construction: Building a brighter future
Emmanuel Kenning investigates the impact of the recession on the construction industry and asks sector experts if they are upbeat or downcast in their expectations for 2011.
Heath Lambert expands projects risks division
Heath Lambert has announced a series of appointments and promotions designed to strengthen the offering of its project risks division.
The PB Interview - Nigel Barton: Boutique beat
Emmanuel Kenning speaks with a DJ'ing broker who mixes passion with honesty in his search for talent.
News Analysis - Spending Review: Coalition cuts deep to stimulate recovery
Emmanuel Kenning finds that brokers are determined to be optimistic in the wake of the Chancellor's £81bn of public sector cuts announced in the Spending Review.
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.