Claims

Ex-Special Forces operatives help underwrite U.K. terrorism risk

When it comes to insuring against terrorism, getting the right intelligence is key, Lloyd’s says. That’s why Lloyd’s has partnered with a company that uses ex-Special Forces operatives, the insurer posted on its Web site. To do their job effectively, underwriters need to know the threat levels associated with a risk so that they can […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 17, 2006

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Terrorism risk cat bond prevails

The terrorism risk catastrophe bond written by Golden Goal Finance Ltd. To cover the cancellation of the 2006 FIFA World Cup was recently applauded by Risk Management Solutions (RMS).RMS, a provider of products and services for the management of natural hazard risk, says the bond stayed the tournament without incident, proving to be successful for […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 14, 2006

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Life, non-life insurance sectors show different growth rates

Life and non-life insurance sectors showed entirely different developments in 2005, a Swiss Re annual study of the global insurance market found.In 2005, the worldwide insurance industry wrote premiums to the tune of US$3.4 billion. According to a Swiss Re sigma study, life insurance grew by 3.9% whereas non-life insurance grew by only 0.6%.The report […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 13, 2006

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Crawford to handle North Vancouver oil spill claims

The Vancouver-based marine services branch of Crawford Adjusters Canada has been appointed to handle the insurable repercussions resulting from a recent oil spill into an inlet off North Vancouver’s waterfront.Vessel owner’s liability insurers appointed Crawford Marine Services to investigate and adjust claims arising from the July 4, 2006 release of fuel bunker oil into Burrard […]

By Canadian Underwriter | July 12, 2006

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