Legal

Driverless Shipping? We Are a Long Way From Achieving Automated Freight

The UK is the second least supportive nation in their attitude towards the development of unmanned vessels, according to a study across six territories (United Kingdom, United States, Australia, China, Singapore and Hong Kong), and […]

News

Marine: Navigators & General Warning as Boat Thefts Increase

Leading yacht and motorboat insurer Navigators and General (N&G) is urging boat owners to remain vigilant this winter after seeing an uptick in claims for boat thefts. As the sailing season draws to a close, many owners […]

Global insurance trends

Gulf Tensions Set to Increase Insurance Costs in Marine Sector

Amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East, an Iranian oil tanker ‘Sinopa’ has been damaged by what Iranian media said was a rocket attack. Whilst the explosion caused an oil spill into the Red Sea, […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

London Market: Lloyd’s Blueprint One Sets Out Vision of The Future

The latest news from Lloyd’s of London highlights how even the big names in UK insurance are having to completely change how they do things. The old world of chaps in suits passing slips of […]

News

Verlingue Buys Groupe Eyssautier, Expands Marine & Transport Cover

Today, Verlingue announces a new external growth operation in France with the acquisition of the Groupe Eyssautier (Paris, Marseille, London), and bolsters both its marine and transport expertise in addition to its geographical network. In […]

Legal

Legal: Keoghs Opens Bristol Office, Expanding Marine & Property

Insurance law firm Keoghs has opened its 11th office, expanding its Marine and Property Risks offerings with a new location in Bristol. The insurance law firm will now have offices in 8 different locations across the […]

Lloyd's/London Market

Lloyd’s Market: LMG Launches EventWatch Service

As Hurricane Dorian tracks steadily towards the USA, it’s useful to know that the LMG have launched a 24/7 events monitoring service via smartphone app, which will be of interest to underwriters, MGAs and brokers. […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Reinsurance: MNK Re Launches Residual Value Centre of Excellence

MNK Re Limited, a specialist Lloyd’s Broker headquartered in London, has announced the launch of a dedicated Residual Value Insurance (RVI) Centre of Excellence. Based in London, Robert Prince has joined MNK Re as Practice […]