A new group for the London company market focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues has been established by the International Underwriting Association. The committee is made up of…
London, Monday 28th March 2022:Â Â A raft of consequences faces shipowners, insurers, and adjusters in dealing with the aftermath of ship collisions, speakers at the latest joint seminar in London…
IUA Survey shows insurers covering emerging technologies More than half of companies polled in a new International Underwriting Association (IUA) survey are already providing insurance for devices linked to the…
Hands off Seafarers Hands off Seaferers By John Faraclas Given what takes place currently in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, we demand here and now from the combatants…
IUA survey shows climate risk is top London Market challenge The top challenge currently facing London market companies is climate risk, a new survey by the International Underwriting Association has…
IUA Outlines Business Plan for 2022 The International Underwriting Association has published its business plan for 2022, featuring objectives on a range of issues highlighted in recent risk management surveys.…
London Company Market premium jumps 20% Premium income for the London company market jumped by 20% in 2020, a new report by the International Underwriting Association (IUA) has revealed. Large…
IUA Chairman addresses Annual Meeting London’s specialty insurance market will be vital in helping the UK recover economically from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Rob Kuchinski, Chairman of the…
IUA survey shows support for building recladding but urges construction sector to do more Insurers have revealed a cautious willingness to underwrite fire safety risks on new projects to remove…
IUA supports UK Building Safety Bill Insurance coverage for the construction sector will be boosted by proposed new safety laws, the International Underwriting Association has stated. Insurers have welcomed the…
IUA publishes new Environmental Liability Guide General liability policies provide extremely limited cover for environmental liabilities that can be incredibly costly and high profile, a new report from the International…
Technology Trends and Innovation report published by IUA and Credera Digital transformation is imperative to remaining competitive in the London Market, according to the results of a new survey published…
IUA urges construction industry reform Insurers have urged the construction industry to embrace reform in order to help improve the provision of professional indemnity insurance for the sector. The International…
IUA publishes new delegated authorities guide A new good practice guide for delegated authorities has been published by the International Underwriting Association (IUA). The document highlights key concerns for insurance…
Final Reminder – Extension : Top 100 Women in Shipping nominations for 2020 under the auspices of www.allaboutshipping.co.uk – Voting Dear all, A very good morning / afternoon / evening…
IUA announces new chairman Robert Kuchinski, Head of Commercial Insurance at Zurich UK, has been elected as the new Chairman of the International Underwriting Association. He replaces Patrick Tiernan who…
IUA Remote Market Briefings – February 2021 Update A list of forthcoming remote market briefing events hosted by the International Underwriting Association. IUA Circular 012/21 Date: Wednesday 27 January 2021 Interest…
IUA agrees business plan for 2021 Climate risks remain a key priority for the London company market the International Underwriting Association has confirmed in its business plan for 2021. The…
IUA publishes guide to Contingent Employers’ Liability Insurance A new introductory guide to contingent employers’ liability cover has been published by the International Underwriting Association (IUA). It sets out to…
IUA sees popularity of market groups jump during remote working Remote working has led to a 40% plus increase in attendance at formal London insurance market meetings, the International Underwriting…
IUMI publishes initial findings from its major claims database. During this year’s annual International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) conference, initial findings from IUMI’s major claims database were made available…
Media comment: FCA business interruption test case Dave Matcham, chief executive of the International Underwriting Association, said: “The impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the London company market has been…
IUA appoints director of public policy Helen Dalziel has been appointed as Director of Public Policy at the International Underwriting Association. The organisation which represents insurance and reinsurance companies operating…
IUA publishes open letter to solicitor firms Professional indemnity insurance cover for solicitors could become unsustainable if underwriters are not allowed to cancel policies where the premium is not paid,…
IUA publishes new Motor Terrorism Clause A new model clause for clarifying coverage of motor terrorism risks has been published by the International Underwriting Association. It has been developed after…