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MMC buys another US broker
MMC continues to buy up smaller US brokers
Arch launches Australian business
Bermudian reinsurer launches Australian underwriting business
US health reform passes test vote
US health reforms continue on path to becoming law.
Transatlantic announces $200m share repurchase
$200m worth of shares to be purchased before the end of 2011
Outcome of the Copenhagen climate summit “baffling” – Munich Re
Nikolaus von Bomhard, CEO of Munich Re has condemned the lack of pledges made at the Copenhagen climate summit and noted that it is now down to industries such as insurance to ensure that climate change initiatives go ahead
Markerstudy attracts QBE veteran
Steve Stone joins motor insurer
Cycle management critical to London market
Fitch highlights importance of underwriting discipline
Banco do Brasil to acquire control of IRB Brasil Re
Banco do Brasil is likely to acquire control of IRB Brasil Re, Brazil’s state-controlled reinsurance company, in the first quarter next year, Brazilian newspaper Valor Economico has reported.
Healthcare bill to bar insurers from denying coverage – Obama
Obama says healthcare bill will bar insurers from denying coverage to those with existing illnesses, terminating coverage for those who become ill, or charging “exorbitant premiums” on the basis of age or gender
Diamond joins Confused
Female-orientated product goes live on aggregator
Ironshore appoint Michael Mitrovic as director of global claims
Mr Mitrovic will continue in his role as president of Ironpro claims for the professional and management liability division.
Open GI raids Allianz for insurer relations head
Commercial lines E-business & Strategy manager leaves insurer
CEO round up three: how were the noughties for you?
Part three of Post's look back at what insurance bosses made of 2000 - 09.
Aviva UK CEO insists he will not "merge" life and GI units
In his first interview Mark Hodges speaks of closer co-operation, its move into the corporate risk space and M&A activity.
Marsh yet to decide on future of HSBC staff
Employee review to follow formal completion of deal in Q1 2010
QBE drives forward road safety campaign
Insurer enourages safer practices for fleet drivers
Liberty Syndicates CFO resigns
Chief financial officer of Lloyd's (re)insurer resigns
Kennedys moves to Sheffield
Eight partners join law firm from Halliwells
Amlin in Lockton talks
Lloyd's insurer may effect transfer of the broker's insolvency practioners' insurance business.
Marsh to acquire HSBC Insurance Brokers
‘Strategic partnership’ to be put in place with bank
First American CEO hunt hots up
The race for the chief executive's position at First American Spatial Solutions is hotting up.
CEO round up two: how were the noughties for you?
Part two of Post's look back at what insurance bosses made of 2000 - 09.
Willis reorganises Gras Savoye capital
Broker completes leveraged transaction with Gras Savoye and Astorg partners