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View from the top: The tipping point
In his best-selling book The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell says that ideas and behaviours spread like viruses, and that intervention (or a nudge) at just the right point — the tipping point — results in a cascade of change.
Slower ascent for airline insurance in 2010
Aon's airline insurance market outlook 2010 report shows that the average lead hull and liability premium in the airline insurance market rose by 20% during 2009, taking total lead hull and liability to US$1.9 billion.
Aon in acquisition talks in Italy
Italian paper reports that Aon are looking to expand its business in the region through acquisitions.
Aon in acquisition talks in Italy
Italian paper reports that Aon are looking to expand its business in the region through acquisitions.
Biba welcomes NY broker commission stance
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has welcomed the decision by US insurance officials to allow three major brokers to resume accepting contingent commission, bringing legislation more in line with the UK.
Aon announces regional restructure
Aon Corporate has appointed eight new area directors as a part of a restructure of its UK operation, designed to bring decision-making and resources closer to its clients.
Biba 2010: professionalism focus
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has confirmed its business focused seminar programme for its 2010 conference and exhibition to be held on 19-20 May. Post, Insurance Age and PB are the official media partners for the conference.
Rims “dismayed” at contingent commissions decision
The Risk and Management Society has expressed its dismay at the New York Insurance Department and Attorney General’s decision to allow brokers Aon, Willis and Marsh to accept contingent commissions.
Aon strikes agreement on transparency
Under the agreement, Aon is required to provide, in New York and the other 49 states, compensation disclosure to purchasers of insurance contracts that complies at a minimum with New York State Insurance Department regulations and also with the laws of…
Willis, Aon and Marsh reach agreement with NY insurance superintendent
The new agreement specifically recognizes that brokers met its obligations under the 2005 AOD over the last half decade, and ends many of the requirements imposed by the agreement.
Belgium train crash firm broked locally
The company which owned the two trains involved in a head-on collision on Monday at Halle, south-west of Brussels, is understood to have placed its insurance with a local broker.
Bluefin role for Burnham
Keith Burnham has left Aon for Bluefin to take up the new role of head of real estate, Post understands.
Marsh and Guy Carpenter earnings up
Rising revenues at (re)insurance brokers Marsh and Guy Carpenter reported increased fourth quarter revenues - although owner company MMC reported more mixed results.
Aon makes six promotions to Birmingham office
Broker Aon insists plan to promote six is the result of success at its West Midlands operation.
Broker Aon loses two of its property team
Keith Burnham, head of client experience for real estate and Edward Brown, client manager, have both handed in their notice at broker Aon.
Aon reports drop in UK revenue
Aon has reported that UK organic revenue decreased 9% in the final quarter of 2009 due to weak economic conditions, soft pricing and lower new business.
Torus names power and utilities underwriter
Property and casualty insurer Torus has appointed Louis Scott as an underwriter in its power and utilities team.
Recruitment moves
A selection of this months people moves in reinsurance
Central eyes opportunities after £1.2m move
Aberdeen-based broker Central Insurance has hired former Aon, Willis and Axa staff to operate its new office in Glasgow, after investing £1.2m in the new venture.
Miller in FTSE 250 drive
Independent broker Miller has hired the former chief executive of Aon Global UK, Ken MacDonald, to spearhead its expansion in the corporate risk sector.
General aviation recruits join Aon
Aon has made six new appointments to its general aviation team, specialising in industrial aid and commercial aircraft.
Broker Central Insurance pulls into Glasgow central
Central Insurance Services has consolidated its position as Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker with the opening of a new office in Glasgow.
Aon sweetened as Prudential stays
Aon Global has kept the broking rights for UK insurer Prudential, Reinsurance can reveal.