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Willis accelerates acquisition of French giant Gras Savoye
International broker Willis has offered €550m (£392m) to buy the remaining 70% stake it doesn't own of France giant Gras Savoye.
Claims Conference Asia: Allianz keynote Q+A
Post asks Claims Conference Asia - Hong Kong keynote speaker Chin Feng, CEO of Hong Kong & Greater China, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty about his career, China and claims.
Restructuring leads to hold on Towergate M&A
Towergate's financial restructuring has led to a hold on the company's merger and acquisition activity while group M&A director Ryan Brown has taken on the role of finance director for Towergate Underwriting.
Insurance CEOs urged not to overlook valuable talent pool of disabled workforce
A panel of speakers from within the insurance industry, and outside it, has addressed insurance CEOs on the need to increase diversity in the Lloyd’s and London market.
Video: New Zealand earthquakes
New Zealand insurance industry leaders give Post reporter Katie Marriner an update on progress in Canterbury following the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011.
Biba joins Lloyd's diversity charter
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has become an official supporter of the Inclusion At Lloyd's initiative by signing the Lloyd's diversity and inclusion charter.
Quotas not the answer to lack of diversity says CII’s Mistry
Quotas are a form of ‘cheating’ and not the right way to increase diversity in the insurance workforce, according to the president of the Chartered Insurance Institute Ashwin Mistry.
QBE appoints O'Farrell as CUO for Europe
QBE has appointed Colin O’Farrell to the newly created position of chief underwriting officer for QBE’s European Insurance operations.
Insurance Marketing and PR Awards shortlist 2015 announced
Did you make the grade? Find out who is on the Insurance Marketing and PR Awards shortlist 2015.
Tesco reports rise in insurance profits
Tesco has posted a slight rise in insurance profits for the full year ending 28 February 2015, the company has announced.
Gallagher hires ex-NIG underwriting boss Hall as CUO
Former NIG underwriting and pricing director Martin Hall is to resurface at Arthur J Gallagher where he will take on the chief underwriting officer role vacated by Sian Fisher.
Bruce to bring much-needed retail and distribution expertise to GRP
London market consolidation business Global Risk Partners' appointment of ex-Bluefin CEO Mike Bruce is expected to provide the firm with a springboard for expansion.
Allianz to offer cyber and reputation lines in China
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty will offer cyber and reputation risk insurance in China from June.
19,500 claims from New South Wales storm
There have already been 19,500 claims totaling A$129m (£67m) from the huge New South Wales storm according to the Insurance Council of Australia.
Reid backed by broking peers to stay at Gallagher for the long-term
Former Bluefin executive chairman Stuart Reid has been tipped to be “the one that sticks” in the Arthur J Gallagher UK retail hot seat by a previous incumbent of the role, despite suggestions that his lack of recent integration experience could pose…
Premium cuts unlikely as flood resilience certificate gains CILA backing
Plans to create a certificate that would allow homeowners to prove their property had undergone adaptations to improve its flood resilience has gained loss adjusting support, however, industry experts are doubtful the concept will trigger rate reductions.
Axa extends Tui travel insurance deal
Axa has extended its agreement with Tui UK and Ireland including underwriting travel policies in Ireland through the Falcon brand.
Tough motor market contributing to pet insurance interest in Gibraltar
Potential for profit-making, low market penetration and a diversification away from the tough motor market are key factors in "struggling" Gibraltarian insurers looking to enter the UK pet insurance arena, commentators have suggested.
Organ bullish on Bluefin's prospects following double exit
Bluefin CEO Rob Organ claims there is “no confusion” at the broker following the double exit of CEO Mike Bruce and executive chairman Stuart Reid last week.
Lochain Patrick looks to Alston Gayler for director hire
Lloyd's broker Lochain Patrick has appointed marine and energy specialist David Jackson as a director and producing broker.
AA index reports 3.6% household premium drop
The average combined quote for a combined home buildings and contents policy dropped by 3.6% in the first quarter of 2015, according to the AA British Insurance Premium Index.
ANV Holdings' founder Fairfield steps down
Matthew Fairfield has stepped down as CEO of ANV Holdings, the Dutch headquartered global specialty insurance group.
March moves from Aon to lead Skuld in Singapore
Nicholas March has left Aon to join marine insurer Skuld to head its Singapore office.
RMS releases Windstorm Niklas damage estimate
Catastrophe risk management firm RMS has estimated that the damage to insured property caused by Windstorm Niklas will stand between €750m (£538m) and €1.5b.