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Global environmental damage estimated to cost $28trn by 2050
Global environmental damage caused by human activity in 2008 represented a monetary value of $6.6trn, equivalent to 11% of global gross domestic product, a study reveals.
Marsh appoints former international CFO to non-exec role
Marsh has appointed Equitas chief executive Jane Barker to a newly-created non-executive director position on its board with immediate effect.
Cunningham Lindsey launches new practice group
An increase in worldwide product recall and liability claims has prompted Cunningham Lindsey to launch an international team to support companies while sharing knowledge across its global network of offices.
Dual confirms Grant appointment
Dual Corporate Risks has confirmed the arrival of former Brit Insurance head of distribution Tim Grant as its head of e-business.
CCV makes four further acquisitions
Cullum Capital Ventures has taken its acquisition total to nine for 2010, after the firm picked up four businesses in September.
Argo enters aviation market
Argo International has announced that it is introducing aviation to its portfolio.
SRA reports ARP applications slightly down on solicitors' PI renewal day
Some 409 firms applied to enter the assigned risks pool on 1 October, the deadline for professional indemnity insurance renewal, according to figures released by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Ruxley completes Canadian run-off transfer to Global Reinsurance Company
Ruxley Ventures has completed the transfer of the run-off policies of the Canadian branch of its subsidiary company, Aviation & General Insurance, to Global Reinsurance Company.
MMA appoints Allianz figure to new senior role
MMA has confirmed the appointment of Chris Line to the newly established role of major account manager.
Liberty Syndicates enters agricultural and weather reinsurance
Liberty Syndicates Management is entering the agricultural and weather reinsurance market through the hiring of a team of specialist underwriters.
RSA acquires GCAN Insurance
RSA Insurance Group has announced the acquisition of GCAN Insurance Company.
Liberty Syndicates enters agricultural and weather reinsurance
Liberty Syndicates Management is entering the agricultural and weather reinsurance market through the hiring of a team of specialist underwriters.
Biba announces “Opportunities in Adversity” theme for 2011
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has announced that “Opportunities in Adversity” will be the theme for its 2011 conference.
Nordic insurer joins Climate Wise
Nordic property and casualty insurer If has joined Climate Wise giving a boost to the international insurance response to climate change.
UIB beats rivals to trade electronically with Lloyd’s
Lloyd’s has confirmed that insurance broker UIB is the first to successfully send a live endorsement request message through the London Market’s ACORD messaging hub, The Exchange.
Nordic insurer joins Climate Wise
Nordic property and casualty insurer If has joined Climate Wise giving a boost to the international insurance response to climate change.
Axa calls for clarity on flooding
Axa is calling on the government to be clear about its plans for the UK’s flood defence strategy and future funding to ensure that households in flood-prone areas continue to be protected.
Aviva launches first global brand campaign
Aviva has launched its first global brand campaign that aims to demonstrate its commitment to putting customers at the heart of its business.
Liiba selects worldwide insurance tax calculation tool for brokers
The London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association is teaming up with a leading service company to help its members calculate tax payable on insurance policies around the world on a territory-by-territory basis.
Beazley adds to political risks team
Beazley has appointed Lila Rymer to its political risks team.
Crawford creates marine unit
Crawford has confirmed it is to expand its Global Marine capability in the UK.
Brit's Groves awarded CII accolade
Alan Groves, Brit Insurance’s reinsurance contracts manager within its reinsurance business unit, has been awarded the Chartered Insurance Institute’s Rutter Prize.
Alex Broad
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the devastating news that Alex Broad sadly passed away on Friday.
Aviva launches first global brand campaign
Aviva has launched its first global brand campaign that aims to demonstrate its commitment to putting customers at the heart of its business.