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Marsh urges European boards to focus on interconnected risks
Understanding the interconnected nature of the risks their organisations face and adopting a more dynamic approach to risk management should be key priorities for European boards in the wake of increased global perils, Marsh has said.
Garratts lands instructor contract
Insurance broker Garratts has landed a £500 000 contract to provide motor insurance for more than 1000 driving instructors.
Aon: Threat of political unrest equal to terrorism
Political violence, strikes, riots, civil war and war now threaten businesses' growth, continuity and profitability as much as terrorism, according to Aon Risk Solutions.
PI specialists offer claims handling
Professional Indemnity specialist Beale and Company Solicitors LLP has appointed Simon Wright to head up their new claims handling department, which will provide claims handling solutions to professional indemnity insurers.
Lloyd's in court over Jackson cancellation tour
Lloyd’s has asked a judge to cancel an insurance policy issued to cover Michael Jackson’s This Is It tour in April 2009, arguing that the pop star’s concert promoters withheld medical information.
New chief risk officer appointed at Travelers Europe
Kendra Felisky has been appointed by Travelers to the newly created position of chief risk officer for Europe, covering both Travelers Syndicate Management and Travelers Insurance Company.
Marsh urges European boards to focus on interconnected risks
Understanding the interconnected nature of the risks their organisations face and adopting a more dynamic approach to risk management should be key priorities for European boards in the wake of increased global perils, Marsh has said.
Aon: Threat of political unrest equal to terrorism
Political violence, strikes, riots, civil war and war now threaten businesses' growth, continuity and profitability as much as terrorism, according to Aon Risk Solutions.
Marsh and Munich Re offer nat cat services
Marsh has launched a suite of services that aims to assist clients in managing their natural catastrophe risks more effectively and speeding up recovery from any losses.
Marsh and Munich Re offer nat cat services
Marsh has launched a suite of services that aims to assist clients in managing their natural catastrophe risks more effectively and speeding up recovery from any losses.
Autoglass signs deal with Aviva and ACM
Vehicle glass repair and replacement specialist, Autoglass, has entered a partnership agreement with Aviva and ACM.
CNA Europe appoints European underwriting director
CNA Insurance Company has appointed Mark Beattie to the newly-created role of European underwriting director for its property and casualty business.
Moorlife to quadruple staff numbers within six months
Welsh broker Moorhouse’s life subsidiary, Moorlife, has embarked on a recruitment drive to hire 30 people by November.
CNA Europe appoints European underwriting director
CNA Insurance Company has appointed Mark Beattie to the newly-created role of European underwriting director for its property and casualty business.
Cunningham duo join Questgates' investigations team
Questgates has boosted its corporate claims management and liability investigation capabilities with three appointments.
Jelf Group turns around loss to £0.8m profit before tax
Jelf Group, the Bristol-based broking group, has recorded an operating profit before tax of £0.8m for the six months ended 31 March 2011.
Axa commercial lines raids Towergate for IT director
Ross Burns has joined Axa from Paymentshield where he was programme and IT director with board level responsibility.
XL launches cyber risks policy
XL Insurance has launched a cyber risks solution designed for European businesses.
XL launches cyber risks policy
XL Insurance has launched a cyber risks solution designed for European businesses.
Catlin offers broker promise
Catlin is introducing a series of initiatives that aims to improve its service to brokers.
John McFarlane poised to land Aviva chairman role
John McFarlane, the former chief executive of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group, is poised to take over from Lord Sharman as chairman as Aviva according to reports.
RBSI launches Sainsbury's motor offering
Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance has launched its affinity partnership with supermarket Sainsbury's - first revealed by Post in March.
MOJ refuses to comply with FoI requests for Jackson info
Three Freedom of Information requests from the Access to Justice Action Group have been refused by the Ministry of Justice.
Dynamic approach to risk management should be a priority, says Marsh
Many European firms still regard risk management as an exercise in simply satisfying regulatory requirements and ensuring their process controls are effective, according to a report published by Marsh.