Aon
Willis ends pay freeze but flexible working still an option
Willis is set to reintroduce annual salary reviews following a two-year pay freeze that was implemented at the height of the credit crunch to cut back on costs.
Heath Lambert looks to Aon as it begins London Corporate recruitment drive
Heath Lambert’s London Corporate team has begun a recruitment drive to strengthen its market position by appointing Alan Midson as a sales director.
Postscript - 5 years ago: Aon feels hit of contingent revenue cut
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Torus targets London market with new casualty head from Aon
Torus has appointed David Whyman as senior vice president, UK head of casualty, based in London.
Aon UK reports an 8% decrease in commission and fees
Aon has reported an 8% decline in commission and fees for its UK arm in the second quarter of 2010 to $167m (£106.9m) (Q2 2009: $181m).
JLT CEO: 'we will be doing the acquiring'
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has pledged to invest in its Asian operations after posting strong international growth in its half-year financials.
An in-depth review of the general insurance market in Italy
Despite the introduction of the ‘Bersani law’ looking to liberalise the Italian general insurance sector and increase competitiveness, brokers still have a long way to go to impact on the agent dominated market. But with untapped potential in the market…
Aon results highlight 8% fall in broker's UK revenue
Broking giant Aon today reported an 8% decline in commission and fees for its UK arm, in the second quarter of 2010 to $167m (Q2 2009: $181m).
Aon results highlight 8% fall in broker's UK revenue
Broking giant Aon today reported an 8% decline in commission and fees for its UK arm, in the second quarter of 2010 to $167m (Q2 2009: $181m).
Contingent commissions a “conflict of interest” for brokers – Greenberg
Contingent commissions, the once- banned payments that insurers pay to entice brokers, create a conflict of interest and ought not to become prevalent again, Ace CEO Evan Greenberg has said.
Post in print - 29 July 2010
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Postscript - 10 years ago: 800 law firms could close over SI
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Brokers at war over contingent commissions
Aon has become embroiled in a war of words with rival Willis after it signalled its intent to once again accept contingent commissions in the US.
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Amlin appoints former Aon director to broker role
Amlin has appointed Patrick McMillen as business development and broker relationship manager.
Heath Lambert raids Aon for PFI specialist
Heath Lambert has added former Aon PFI special purpose specialist Stephanie Ottey to its PFI advisory team.
Willis: Aon backtrack on contingent commissions is "wake up" call to the market
Willis claims Aon's announcement that it would resume accepting contingent commissions “where appropriate and legally permissible” is a wake up call to insurance buyers.
Rims attacks Aon stance on contingent commissions
The Risk and Insurance Management Society has criticised Aon's decision to accept contingent commissions and reiterated its opposition to the practice.
Aon open to the idea of accepting contingent commissions again
Aon today announced it is working with markets to explore the various forms of alternative remuneration available to it which may include supplemental and/or contingent commissions.
Post in print - 22 July 2010
Post reporter Dan Dunkley outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post.
Taylor joins Bartlett
The former branch director of Aon's Leeds branch Richard Taylor has joined Bartlett Insurance Brokers Group.
Travel insurers escape Goldtrail claims
Travel insurers are likely to escape a surge in claims following the collapse of holiday company Goldtrail, with the UK Civil Aviation Authority set to pick up the bill.
QBE hires Scotland head
QBE has appointed Maureen Robertson as commercial manager, leading its business in Scotland.
Aon broker threw laptop into pond to cover tracks
A senior Aon broker who admits dumping a laptop in a pond to cover up his involvement in a major tender that allegedly breached the terms of his gardening leave has been told he could face imprisonment.