Construction
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
Assured improvements
PB asks Richard Divall, director at refurbishment specialist Celltarga - a client of Glamorgan-based broker Moorhouse - about his firm's insurances, many of which are placed with Aviva.
Lack of insurance putting construction businesses at risk
Research suggests over one third may not have sufficient cover
New liability product launched for brokers
Towergate has launched a liability and construction product via PowerPlace on Open GI's Open Trader platform
The risks of reclamation
A ruling against a council that allowed birth defect-causing contaminants to escape from a reclamation site could add to the already heavy burden placed on the construction industry, explains Paula Jefferson.
Construction in crisis
Recessionary pressure is hitting the construction industry harder than most. Emmanuel Kenning reviews an insurer's advice to brokers supporting clients struggling in the sector.
Builders warned not to cut corners
Developers’ policies could be at risk