Engineering
Claims aggregation: Joined-up thinking
The Supreme Court ruling in AIG has clarified the conditions under which claims can be aggregated, allowing insurers to reduce their exposure, but future cases will remain highly fact-sensitive
Legal Update: New technology risk in construction
Construction professionals using unproven technologies may inadvertently affect their professional indemnity cover if they fail to disclose all relevant information to their broker and to keep their insurer in the loop, warns Hannah Cane, partner and…
Blog: H&S obligations for construction subcontractors
The recovery of the construction sector to pre-2008 levels in some regions provided welcome news at the start of 2017 to those supporting contractors in the UK. However, with an increase in construction work, there is a heightened pressure for skills…
Blog: Pokémon no go - the rules of the game for construction professionals
How can an app where players catch animated characters affect the insurance industry?
Axis Insurance and RCG sign deal over renewables
Renewables Consulting Group has signed a consulting deal over renewable assets with Axis Insurance.
Blog: Brexit could have heavy impact on construction
Seven months on from the UK's decision to leave the European Union, uncertainty and speculation about the implications continue to face UK businesses.
Klimczak swaps Allianz for XL Catlin in Singapore
Former Allianz Global Corporate Specialty senior marine risk consultant Jarek Klimczak has been appointed marine risk engineer for Asia-Pacific at rival XL Catlin.
Legal Update: New pre-action protocol for construction and engineering disputes
As the new pre-action protocol for construction and engineering disputes, insurers may need to amend their policies for those claims.
Blog: Construction cries out for planning help
Insurers and reinsurers will only be too aware of the insured losses that arise on an annual basis from the UK construction industry.
Articulating terror risks with construction policies
As the areas affected by war and terrorism expand, the number of risks seeking insurance in those regions is increasing.
Engineering insurance sector is under-evaluating cyber risks
Cyber risks are underestimated by engineering underwriters despite the Internet of Things and cloud computing having a direct impact on engineering risk landscape.
Sompo Canopius hires from Chaucer for Asia head of engineering
Global specialty insurer Sompo Canopius has hired Wah Chuang Ng to become head of engineering for its Asia operations.
RSA’s Corrigan joins HDI Gerling’s energy, construction and engineering division
Industrial insurer HDI Gerling has appointed David Corrigan as UK and Ireland property underwriting director and has launched a new engineering, construction and energy division.
Competition: Win a Panasonic Toughpad tablet and Lumix camera
Zurich engineers are busting the “boring insurance” myth daily by scaling wind turbines out to sea and climbing giant construction cranes to insure the safety of some of the UK’s largest industrial equipment.
Generali appoints head of engineering in Asia
Timson Hui has been appointed head of engineering, Asia at Generali Global Corporate and Commercial.
QBE targets 30% of Singapore's engineering and construction market
QBE has ambitious plans to grow strongly in engineering and construction in Singapore from 5% of the market to 30% by around 2021.
Oliver promoted to Ace Asia-Pacific role
Ace has promoted Shaun Oliver to the role of head of casualty, energy and construction, Asia-Pacific.
Canopius appoints engineering underwriter in Singapore
Specialty (re)insurer Canopius has recruited SART Underwriting's Ching Hong Onn following the extension of Lloyd's Construction Consortium to Singapore.
Allianz Engineering to modernise construction offering
Allianz Engineering is to "modernise" its construction insurance offering to better align with its target markets.
Prosight grows footprint with string of hires
Prosight Specialty Underwriters has established an accident and health team in the London market and appointed Roger Perry as lead underwriter.
High Speed 2: On the right tracks
The size and complexity of the HS2 rail project means there is plenty for insurers to get their teeth into — but will the inherent technical risks outweigh the potential benefits?
Biba appoints ES Risk for engineering scheme
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has appointed ES Risks to provide its new engineering insurance and inspection scheme.
Q+A: Brad Berg, vice president, energy, Asia-Pacific, AIG
Post interviews Singapore-based Brad Berg, head of energy and engineered risks, global property, Asia-Pacific, AIG about energy risks in Asia.
Allianz promotes White to engineering role
Allianz Engineering has appointed Claire White to engineering underwriting account manager.