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Specialist MGA Platform Pine Walk Launches Energy Liability MGA, OPEnergy

Pine Walk Capital Ltd., the London-based specialist MGA platform, has announced the launch of its sixth MGA, OPEnergy Ltd. OPEnergy received regulatory approval from the UK regulator on Jan. 6, 2022 and will write onshore and offshore energy liability risks, …

Offshore Energy Firms Warned of Insurance Limits for Ida Losses

Offshore energy firms are likely to face greater financial losses from Hurricane Ida than from previous storms in the Gulf of Mexico, because of reduced coverage offered by insurers, risk modeling firm RMS said on Thursday. Ida, one of the …

Chubb Launches Insurance for Offshore Wind Farms

Chubb has announced the launch of an insurance solution for offshore wind farms. Chubb’s Offshore Wind Farm policy has been developed to support green energy providers through the entire offshore wind farm process – from project inception through to energy …

Marsh Launches Saudi Arabia Engineering Hub

Insurance broker Marsh announced the launch of its Engineering Hub in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The Engineering Hub is Marsh’s third in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region along with existing hubs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The hub will …

Texas Lawmakers Told Insurers Want ‘Seat at Table’ As Power Blackout Probe Begins

Texas state legislators on Thursday begin digging into the causes of deadly power blackouts that left millions shivering in the dark as frigid temperatures caught its grid operator and utilities ill-prepared for skyrocketing power demand. Hearings are expected to highlight …

Chubb Global Markets Creates New Energy Underwriting Team

Chubb announced the creation of a new energy team in Chubb Global Markets (CGM) that will underwrite and serve as a center of excellence for all large corporate energy customers in EMEA, Asia Pacific and Latin America. CGM comprises Chubb’s …

Texas’ Cudd Well Control Providing Energy Expertise to Worldwide Facilities

Worldwide Facilities LLC, a national wholesale insurance broker, managing general agent and program underwriter, is partnering with The Woodlands, Texas-based Cudd Pressure Control Inc., through its Cudd Well Control division, on energy-focused insurance products. Cudd Well Control will provide the …

AXA XL Promotes Harris to Head of Energy, UK & Lloyd’s Market

AXA XL Insurance announced that Nicola Harris has been promoted to head of Energy, UK & Lloyd’s market. In her new role, Harris is responsible for developing the UK energy book, executing strategy and designing innovative insurance solutions for AXA …

RB Jones, Prosight Specialty Form RB Jones Marine; Tap Engel to Lead

H.W. Kaufman Group, a global network of companies, has expanded the capabilities of its subsidiary RB Jones through a new partnership with ProSight Specialty Insurance. RB Jones will be the exclusive administrator for Prosight’s Marine Solutions and Excess Energy products. …

Why Insurance Claims in Renewable Energy Industry Are Rising

The frequency and severity of insurance claims in the U.S. renewable energy market have significantly increased over the last five years, meaning insurers and asset owners must reset their benchmark for renewable energy risks, according to an insurer that specializes …