energy risks

• Picky HIIG Seeks Unadvertised Specials

  By Susanne Sclafane, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  June 17, 2011

  If you own an underwriting agency with a very specialized, quality book of business—and have no plans to sell it—then Stephen Way, CEO of Houston International Insurance Group, may want to talk about making a deal.

• New acquisitions for Glens Falls, HIIG- Around the Industry

  By Staff Writer  |  February 22, 2011

  News from PCI, RLI Corp., Insurance Services of Asheville, Willis North America, NIPR, Glens Falls, HIIG, Marsh & McLennan, Applied Systems, BRP, InVEST, Foremost Insurance Group, IIABNY and PIA.

• BP Gulf Spill Cleanup Continues

  By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  October 18, 2010

  While it may have faded away from the headlines, the cleanup from the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe has not stopped, as efforts continue along the coasts of four states.

• BP Gulf Spill Cleanup Continues

  By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  October 13, 2010

  While it may have faded away from the headlines, the cleanup from the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe has not stopped as efforts continue along the coasts of four states.

• Gulf Oil Spill Will Not Affect Property Insurance Market

  By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  September 29, 2010

  Despite the damage caused from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the event is expected to have no impact on the property insurance marketplace, an executive from Marsh said.

• Oil Spill Provides a Teachable Moment for Our Industry

  By Lynne McChristian  |  July 1, 2010

  Insurance losses from the explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil well are expected to be the largest ever for global offshore energy insurance and reinsurance markets. As claims mount, the public is saying, "Show us the money."

• Liability Cap Hike Could Drive Drillers Out Of U.S. Waters, Institute Warns

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com, Caroline McDonald, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  June 28, 2010

  A steep hike in damage limits could drive offshore oil drillers out of U.S. waters, one insurance official warned in recent testimony before Congress.

• Lloyd's Warns Of Increasing Fossil Fuel Risks, Urges Green Focus

  By Caroline McDonald, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  June 11, 2010

  As fossil fuel supplies are stretched thinner, risks similar to the British Petroleum oil spill will increase, according to a new report from Lloyd's and a U.K. think tank that urges businesses to rethink their approach to energy.