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JLT warns pharma firms of non-damage risks
Broker JLT claims regulatory fears, intellectual property risks and counterfeiting are driving demand for its EPIC non-damage business interruption product developed for the life science and pharmaceuticals market
Blasts prompt rethink over Indian appetite
Insurance claims arising from the recent terrorism attack in Mumbai are unlikely to have an immediate impact on rates, according to market observers.
Sport - Olympics: The Olympic challenge
With only 12 months to go until the opening ceremony, Rachel Gordon attempts to break through the veil of secrecy and assess the insurance industry's role in the London 2012 Olympics.
Public sector - Insurance procurement: Strength in numbers?
Will the Insurance London Consortium succeed where its predecessor failed and provide the blueprint for public sector procurement? asks Edward Murray.
JLT lands real estate insurance broker deal with RICS
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors have appointed JLT Real Estate Speciality as their real estate insurance broker.
Interview - Rob Brown: The best job in the market
Despite being one to shun the limelight, Rob Brown, chief executive of Aon UK, has no qualms about answering his critics over the firm's carrier charge and contingent commissions, admitting he is pleased with progress to date. Daniel Dunkley reports.
Lorica targets leisure parks with niche team
Lorica Insurance Brokers is aiming to build its multi-niche offering by expanding in the leisure sector, after taking on two specialists from JLT. Paul Brearton, who left JLT last September, and Robert Kluth, who is finishing his gardening leave, join…
JLT launches European Real Estate Group
Real estate experts from the JLT Specialty in London will team up with network partners throughout Europe following the formation of a new European Real Estate Practice Group.
JLT targets Latin American growth with Chilean deal
JLT is to expand its Latin American business with the acquisition of Chilean broker Orbital Corredores de Seguros.
JLT wins police contract
The South East and Eastern Region Police Insurance Consortium, which represents a total of 12 police authorities, has appointed JLT Public Sector Risks as its insurance broker on an initial three-year contract.
JLT set to target economies emerging from conflict
JLT is set to launch a product suite aimed at companies that want to expand into economies emerging from periods of military conflict.
Brown: Aon 'could buy anyone' to expand its regional footprint
Aon UK chief executive Rob Brown has claimed the broker is well positioned to make further acquisitions in the UK market and "could buy anyone" to expand its regional footprint.
Hastings eyes Aviva and Allianz in 2012 IPO push - Insurance News Now - 23 June 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the news that the panel of insurers at Hastings Direct has more than doubled in size since an MBO 18 months ago. The firm is due to sign another five companies…
Hastings eyes Aviva and Allianz in 2012 IPO push - Insurance News Now - 23 June 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories including the news that the panel of insurers at Hastings Direct has more than doubled in size since an MBO 18 months ago. The firm is due to sign another five companies…
JLT: reinsurers “on a knife edge” after blowing 2011 cat budgets
JLT has warned that the reinsurance market is set for a period of turbulence, following extreme catastrophe activity in the first two quarters of 2011.
JLT Re opens Swiss office
JLT Reinsurance Brokers has opened a new office in Basel, Switzerland following the acquisition of US Re's Basel based treaty reinsurance business portfolio and assets.
Only 12% of Global insurance programme managers are convinced they have full visibility of their global policies
Following the 'International Programme Design - Global v Local' workshop run by JLT Specialty Limited at the AIRMIC Conference this week, JLT has claimed many of the people in charge of arranging insurance for their companies on a global basis are not…
Broker IPOs: Who dares wins
Broker IPOs keep the rumour mill active but very few actually occur. Rachel Gordon finds out why this is and looks at which companies are most likely to pursue the public route.
M&A - market update: Coming together
Merger and acquisition activity is finally on the rise following a long period of stagnation. Daniel Dunkley looks at what is behind the increase.
Large corporate risks - Global compliance: Could a central rules database help?
The global insurance compliance headache for large corporates operating in multiple jurisdictions is only intensifying. Veronica Cowan explores if and how a central rules database could help.
Fish eyes boutique growth after ex-Lockton partner hire
Private equity-backed broker Fish Insurance is set to make a play for boutique commercial insurance, following the hire of a former Lockton partner to spearhead a new division.
Brit lands Aviva REC book
Brit Insurance has won JLT’s book of business for the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) from Aviva.
Post history - Five years ago: Colosso gives staff advice on takeover
Looking back through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this article from five years ago reveals.
News analysis - AJG acquisition: Deal or no deal
After a number of stalled bids from a variety of firms, Heath Lambert has been bought by international giant Arthur J Gallagher. Mairi MacDonald follows the timeline of the deal and looks at what the consequences may be.