Commercial
Turning point
An increased focus on transparency and the auditing of placement negotiations are just two of the market factors that have fuelled the latest trend towards electronic trading, writes Chris Dobson.
Willis CEO invests in Championship club
Willis chief executive Joe Plumeri has invested a six-figure sum in Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle Football Club, Post has learnt.
Cyber threat or opportunity?
Data loss and data theft are real risks for insurers — but could they also be an opportunity? Patrick Hill reports.
Fine-tune required
The Sentencing Guidelines Council recently published its thinking on fine levels for corporate manslaughter cases, which could disappoint pressure groups. Peter James reports on what these recommendations entail.
The real threat
Myths about cross-selling and fear of expert knowledge are putting commercial brokers off branching into high net worth. Bob Trott explains why these should be overcome before direct writers take the opportunity away.
Novae Re makes key appointment
New reinsurance operation staffs up before 1 January launch
Fitch puts Novae Group on rating watch negative
Rating agency move follows earlier AM Best announcement.
Catlin announces board shake-up
Guy Beringer joins board with non-executive chairman Michael Hepher poised to retire
AM Best puts Novae Group debt rating on review
Move follows decision to close UK insurance arm.
Torus parent to amalgamate businesses
Move will increase Torus capital by $79m.
Omega warns that chairman hunt could be hampered by Invesco
Insurance group in talks with shareholders over plan to oust board members.