Global insurance trends

Willis Towers Launches CyNav for marine Market

Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced the launch of CyNav, a new type of cyber insurance cover designed specifically for shipowners. The new product addresses the growing need […]

News

No, Petrol Will Not Stay Below £1 a Litre, And Here’s Why

Commenting on the fall in the oil price which is once again putting pressure on UK retailers to cut pump prices, RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “The oversupply of oil continues to suppress the barrel price and […]

Global insurance trends

Marine Cover: SAL Heavy Lift Partners With Inatech on Bunker Strategy

German fleet operator SAL Heavy Lift has hired Inatech, a unit of Glencore, to ensure compliance with new low-sulphur emissions rules and optimise bunker strategies. Inatech, a specialist provider of energy trading risk management systems, has […]

Insurance Brokers

BPL Global Publishes Market Insights Report, Will Oil Be Targeted Like Coal?

Specialist CPRI broker, BPL Global, has today published its annual Market Insight reportrevealing that the oil, mining, metals and extractive industries continue to make up the largest proportion of demand for CPRI coverage. Around a […]

Lloyd's/London Market

Charles Taylor Strengthens In-House Medical Expert Team

Dr Firas Alayash, a highly-experienced medical assistance doctor and occupational health physician, has joined Charles Taylor Assistance; boosting the global assistance and travel risk management provider’s considerable in-house medical expertise. Charles Taylor Assistance manages over […]

News

Leading Insurers Rated Highly By Activist Groups

2020 will undoubtedly see more activism by climate change, consumerism, vegan and other pressure groups. Why does this matter? Brand reputation that’s why, and the inconvenience of dealing with placard waving protestors outside your offices. […]

Opinion

Opinion: Marine Risks in the Gulf & Middle East Region

Simon Dempsey, Marine Claims Executive at Meridian Risk Solutions, gives advice on dealing with War Risk claims and assesses what the current volatile situation in the Gulf region may mean for insurers; Following a period […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Liberty Mutual Joins the Flight From Coal, As Activists Target Insurers

Global insurer Liberty Mutual has announced a new policy that restricts coal insurance and investing. The announcement comes as the global climate movement is increasingly turning its focus on the insurance industry as a major […]