Marsh
This week in Post: Marsh makes move
Marsh has been the talk of the town this week as it acquired the shares in broker JLT, shoring up its position as the largest broker by revenue in the world.
Marsh appoints UK corporate CEO
Marsh has appointed Alistair Fraser as CEO of its UK corporate division and Joe Grogan as the chairman of Marsh Ireland.
Up to 3750 jobs at risk from Marsh's acquisition of JLT
Marsh expects to save around $250m in “cost synergies” from the acquisition of JLT, with up to 3750 jobs at risk.
Marsh's JLT deal 'could drive further M&A'
Marsh’s $5.6bn (£4.2bn) acquisition of JLT could spell opportunity for private equity-backed brokers, analysts believe.
Marsh group buys JLT for $5.6bn
Marsh & Mclennan will buy Jardine Lloyd Thompson for $5.6bn (£4.2bn) in a move that will shore up the company’s position as the largest broker in the world.
Video: Pauline Miller (Lloyd's), Jason Groves (Marsh) and Matthew Fosh (Axis) on Dive In 2018 and #time4inclusion
Time for inclusion is the theme of the fourth edition of the Dive In festival, which will take place in late September to encourage diversity in the insurance industry.
Bought by Many gains £15m in series B funding
Bought by Many has closed a £15m series B funding round led by Commerz Ventures and Marsh, alongside existing investors.
Parametric cover 'could go mainstream'
Parametrics, a specialised form of reinsurance or insurance used mainly in catastrophe bonds, could become more mainstream as risk managers seek to overcome some of the limitations of traditional insurance, according to a survey.
Marsh group MGA eyes growth as it rebrands as ‘Victor’
Managing general agent the Schinnerer Group will rebrand as ‘Victor’ and is looking to double the $1bn in premiums that it already underwrites.
Interview: Patrick Tiernan, Aviva
Aviva Global Corporate & Specialty's new managing director Patrick Tiernan is confident of profitable growth. He tells Jonathan Swift how he hopes to take the business to the next level.
Marsh's case against Marshmallow melts
Insurtech startup Marshmallow has won a legal dispute from broker Marsh over the use of its name.
Analysis: Tracking rail risks
Railways are travelling through a changing landscape of severe weather risks and terror perils, but perhaps none so arresting as the cyber threats raised by their new reliance on digital connectivity
This Month in Post: shame, sunshine and an opportunity for change
Insurers have published their gender pay gap statistics. It was never going to go well and the industry's shameful figures further highlight that change is needed. With a bank holiday weekend approaching, perhaps it would be prudent to use that extra day…
Profile: Phil Barton, Jelf
With massive investment and growth since its acquisition by Marsh, Jelf CEO Phil Barton tells Will Kirkman about the broker’s plans for the future
This week in Post: BIA shortlist and other insurance news
This week we unveiled the long-awaited shortlist for the British Insurance Awards.
Marsh UK CEO Mark Weil to leave the business
Marsh has appointed Chris Lay as CEO of its UK & Ireland region, pending the departure of Mark Weil.
Jelf buys Scottish broker Clark Thomson
Broker Jelf is to acquire Clark Thomson, Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker.
Marsh combines Middle East and Africa operations, appoints CEO
Marsh has combined its Middle East and Africa businesses and named Christos Adamantiadis as CEO.
Blog: What is Amanda Blanc’s legacy at Axa as she heads to Zurich?
Following the news yesterday that Amanda Blanc is to leave Axa to join Zurich as its CEO for Europe, Middle East & Africa, Jonathan Swift looks back at her time at the French insurer and assesses her legacy
Blog: The five peril categories to better manage cyber risks
There needs to be a significant shift in how cyber risk is understood and managed to help boards have a more accurate view of potential losses, as well as opportunities. Robert Vescio, chief analytics officer, SSIC, explains how using five peril…
Burford Capital to set up insurance company in Guernsey
Investment management firm Burford Capital has received outline approval to set up an insurance company in Guernsey.
North Korea, Brexit and trade protectionism top 2018 political risks list
The North Korea missile crisis, Brexit negotiations, and trade protectionism are among the top political risks threatening multinational businesses in 2018, according to Marsh.
Interview: Mark Searles, AUB Group
Since packing up his life in London and flying half way across the world to Australia, Mark Searles, CEO of AUB Group, has transformed a broker into the leading equity-based broking, risk management, advice and solutions provider in Australasia.
Clear buys Robert Alexander and eyes further deals in 2018
Clear Insurance Management has bought New Malden-based broker Robert Alexander.