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Ex-Oval sales director joins Aon
Oval's former general insurance sales director, Matthew Alcott, has joined Aon Risk Solutions as sales and marketing director for its UK business.
Aon names McGill as group president
Aon has made Steve McGill group president to oversee the development of the firm's overall growth strategy and opportunity planning.
Aon's Jones to chair Average Adjusters
Keith Jones has been elected chairman of the Association of Average Adjusters following its annual general meeting. He takes over from Paul Silver, pictured, of Richards Hogg Lindley.
London-bound Aon backs Lloyd's plans
Aon Risk Solutions, the broker's global risk management business that is moving back to London, is supporting Lloyd's attempt to make London the world's insurance hub.
All change as super-regulator hovers over Hong Kong
The Hong Kong insurance market is due to undergo some significant changes in the near future as an independent insurance regulator is established. Jonathan Swift looks at the market now and the challenges to come.
View from the top: Airline insurance - the risk remains
Despite 2012 losses being only 12% of the annual average to date, a single incident could flip the market, says David Reed.
Market moves: Liberty and Garwyn lead the pack
Insurer Liberty Mutual and loss adjuster Garwyn were the main movers and shakers this week, with LMI officially opening its new office in Leeds and recruiting four new members of staff.
Contingent commissions: The reasons behind the latest u-turns
With Willis the latest broker to perform a u-turn on contingent commissions, how will the market react?
Redomiciling: London calling as tax changes make the UK more attractive
Will a reduction in corporation tax and changes to the Controlled Foreign Companies regime make the UK a more attractive place to domicile?
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Aon's political risk and terrorism map warns 37 countries are more dangerous
Aon Risk Solutions has downgraded 37 countries including the UK in its 2012 Terrorism & Political Violence Map, largely due to civil unrest.
Aon downgrades 37 countries for terrorism and political violence
Companies must consider threats to business continuity due to civil unrest, said Aon Risk Solutions, as it downgraded 37 countries in its annual Terrorism & Political Violence map.
Economic turmoil and CBI top risks for industrial sector
The industrial and materials industry has had to change the way it prioritises resources for risk response, amid the struggling global economy and catastrophes including the Thailand floods and Japan earthquake, according to Aon Risk Solutions.
ABN Amro sells corporate broker to Aon
Bank ABN Amro is selling its corporate insurance broker business to Aon.
Reinsurer capital remains strong despite near record catastrophe losses
Global reinsurer capital fell 3% during 2011 to $455bn (€345.5bn), according to an Aon Benfield Analytics study examining the impact of catastrophe losses on reinsurers' capital and earnings positions.
Reinsurance sector "strong" despite 3% drop in capital
Global reinsurer capital was down by 3% to $455bn (£286bn) last year, according to the Aon Benfield Aggregate analytics report, but the sector has been described as remaining strong.
Willis appoints new CEO for Japan retail
Willis Group has appointed Yoshihide Enomoto as president and chief executive of its retail brokerage business in Japan.
Canopius recruits Bevan to boost health
Lloyd's insurer Canopius has expanded its UK accident and health underwriting team with the appointment of Matt Bevan from Aon.
Aon’s McKenna steps down
Aon’s lead director Andrew McKenna has resigned.
Aon says low airline claims won't cut rates
Aon Risk Solutions has said airline claims were historically low last year but warned that the risk that the aviation industry represents remains high and insurance prices are likely to remain stable.
CII urges insurers to sign internship pledge
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched its first good practice guide for internships in the general insurance and financial services professions.
Insurers and brokers sign up to CII internship good practice guide
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched its first good practice guide for internships in the general insurance and financial services professions.
Markerstudy sponsors Aon at the WTCC
Markerstudy Group has confirmed its sponsorship of team Aon in the 2012 FIA World Touring Car Championships.
Barbon hires former Axa manager for CKW boss role
Barbon Insurance has appointed Tim Wilson to managing director of Cadogan Keelan Westall.