Marine
Costa Concordia removal operation set for June
Stricken cruise liner the Costa Concordia will be taken away for scrapping in an operation beginning in June.
Piracy: Safer seas
With a more stable Somalia and improved maritime security, will the downward trend in piracy attacks continue, or will incidents in East African and South-East Asian waters ensure rough seas in future?
Tysers appoints Nemeth as marine director
Independent Lloyd’s broker Tysers & Co has appointed Richard Nemeth as a director of Tysers’ marine division.
Tokio Marine launches liability cover for freighters
Tokio Marine Europe has launched a liability insurance product for companies in the freight and warehousing sectors, supported by regional underwriting throughout the UK.
Insurers cautious on Arctic voyages says LMA
Underwriters in the Lloyd's market would not be surprised to see proposals for cruise ships transiting Arctic routes to travel in pairs, the Lloyd's Market Association said this week.
Mega-yacht portfolio growth leads to R&Q marine MGA capacity boost
The specialist global managing general agent platform of Randall & Quilter has made it possible for R&Q Marine Services to offer yacht insurance buyers immediate capacity to insure vessels for up to €235m (£195m).
China sets up first marine insurance association
China has launched its first professional marine insurance association called the Shanghai Institute of Marine Insurance.
Amlin Singapore launches P&I business with Raets Marine
Amlin Singapore has launched a shipowners’ protection and indemnity (marine liability) business and local charterers’ liability insurance in Singapore, in conjunction with Raets Marine.
Gallagher acquires Bergvall Marine
Arthur J. Gallagher has acquired Norway-based marine broker Bergvall Marine for an undisclosed fee.
Skuld CEO upbeat following Q3 growth in contingency reserves
Skuld has chalked up a third quarter $32.8m (£20m) rise in its premium income alongside an increase of $50.7m in its contingency reserves on Q3 last year.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 26 November
A day at the races is par for the course for women of Penny’s stature, and at one such occasion last week Penny found herself in the pleasant company of Torus’ head of marine Demian Smith.
Tysers boosts marine team with senior Willis hire
Independent Lloyd’s broker Tysers & Co has appointed Simon Higginson as a director of its marine division.
Howden hails Hyperion's combined marine arm
Hyperion chief executive David Howden is hopeful of building the world's leading marine broker by bringing together FP Group and Howden’s marine division to create a single marine broking arm.
Hyperion CEO tips combined marine arm to become global leader
Hyperion chief executive David Howden is hopeful of building the world's leading marine broker by bringing together FP Group and Howden’s marine division to create a single marine broking arm.
Francis promoted to partner at Kennedys in Singapore
Law firm Kennedys' Nick Francis to become its fifth partner in Singapore.
Canopius in recruitment drive to maximise profits
Canopius Group has made a number of underwriting appointments in a bid to develop profitable growth opportunities across the business.
AGCS makes internal hire for marine role
Paul O’Neill has been named Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty global head of marine Europe and Asia Pacific effective 1 January 2014.
Gooding takes on IMO role for IUMI
The International Union of Marine Insurance has appointed a new representative at the International Maritime Organisation.
Gooding takes on IMO role for IUMI
The International Union of Marine Insurance has appointed a new representative at the International Maritime Organisation.
TT Club to insure Europe's largest logistics port
The TT Club will be providing liability cover for London Gateway, the UK’s largest deep-sea container port and Europe's largest logistics park.
Booth promoted to active underwriter for Syndicate 1955
Barbican Group has promoted David Booth to the position of active underwriter, Syndicate 1955.
Gard launches ship manager liability policy in response to market demand
Shipowner-controlled marine insurance provider Gard is launching a ship manager liability policy, responding to liabilities arising from negligence in performing contracted duties.
Crew at fault in high number of ship collisions
Human error is to blame for the majority of ship collisions according to the London P&I Club, with complacency on the bridge of the vessel often a significant cause of casualties.
UK P&I club unveils new chairman
UK P&I club members have elected Alan Olivier as chairman and president at their board meeting in Bermuda.