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Aon Risk Solutions expands reach of Manchester boss Kielty
Aon Risk Solutions boss Jane Kielty has seen her remit extended to include heading up the Leeds and Sheffield operations of the firm's corporate business.
Aon Limited appoints Pettigrew as non-executive director
Aon Limited, the UK risk management and reinsurance business of Aon Corporation, has appointed Jim Pettigrew as a non-executive director, with immediate effect.
Aon Risk Solutions named global risk and insurance broker to Petrofac
Aon Risk Solutions has been appointed by Petrofac to provide global risk management and brokerage services.
Bluefin boss takes over reins as CII broking faculty chair
Bluefin chief executive Stuart Reid has vowed to promote the "highest standards of competence" following his appointment as chair of the Chartered Insurance Institute's insurance broking faculty.
Arab Spring uprisings remain a 'key concern' for CEOs
Social tensions and public protests in counties affected by the Arab Spring remains a “key concern” for businesses operating within the nations impacted by the popular uprising, according to Aon’s 2012 political risk map.
Ex-Aon boss joins Ironshore
Former Aon boss Dennis Mahoney has joined the board of insurer Ironshore.
Spotlight on environment: Providing protection
With climate change increasing the likelihood of natural disasters, insurers must influence the debate on how businesses and governments manage risks such as supply chain failure.
Spotlight on environment: Getting protected
When the Statement of Principles on the provision of flood insurance expires next year, how will insurers address the 200 000 high-risk households left struggling for cover?
Aon acquires 80% of Spanish broker GDS
Aon Corporation has agreed to acquire 80% of Spanish insurance broker GDS from banks La Caixa and Banca March.
Ace heads to Kiev
Global (re)insurer Ace has opened an office in the Ukrainian capital Kiev in order to foster relations with the local market and capitalise on the region’s growing economy.
Aon London HQ move will bolster City’s position
Aon’s decision to move its corporate headquarters from Chicago to London could bolster the City’s position as a major insurance capital.
View from the top: Getting power to the people
The insurance industry is in a unique position to generate opportunity from challenge, says Hamish Roberts.
XL quiet over stricken liner losses
Lloyd's insurer XL is keeping tight-lipped about its potential claims exposure as lead insurer for the stricken cruise liner Costa Concordia.
Aon shifts corporate HQ to London
Global broker Aon is to move its corporate HQ to London with the aim of gaining greater access to emerging markets and taking advantage of the strategic proximity to Lloyd's and the London market.
Aon Risk Solutions poaches Willis UK boss
Aon Risk Solutions has today confirmed the capture of former Willis UK and Ireland chief operating officer Chris Lee-Smith.
Roundtable - Analytics: the true value of quality data
As investment in analytics increases, Post gathered a group of experts to debate the rise in the use of data in all areas of the insurance industry.
Oman Insurance Company appoints new senior management team
Oman Insurance Company has appointed a new senior management team.
Aon pays fines upwards of $16m following bribery charges
Aon has responded to charges that its subsidiaries bribed international government officials by agreeing to pay more than $16m (£10.1m) in fines.
Interview - David Ross: Faster than the rest
David Ross is a man with a plan, pushing Arthur J Gallgaher International up the rankings with a seemingly unrivalled appetite for growth.
Market moves: ‘Tis the season for recruiting
As Christmas draws closer, the insurance industry has prepared for the New Year with a raft of appointments. In the broking market, there were moves for Aon and Willis, while Howden added three new faces to its team.
XL and Aon launch e-accounting system
The insurance segment of XL Group has launched an e-accounting system with broker Aon.
Former Aon UK boss Mahoney takes chair role and invests in analytics firm
Former Aon UK boss and past winner of the British Insurance Awards Achivement gong Dennis Mahoney has been appointed chairman of Sciemus, the analytics and modelling company.
Sciemus recruits former Aon Group chairman
Modelling company, Sciemus, has appointed insurance industry veteran Dennis Mahoney as its new chairman.
Market moves: Setting the trend
Insurer MMA was the main recruiter this week, with the firm naming five new staff across its regional office network. The moves set the trend among fellow underwriters, with high-profile appointments at Groupama, DAS and for Markel’s fledging operation…