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Towergate sale enters final furlong as Cullum and Homer fall behind frontrunners
Peter Cullum and Andy Homer's hopes of reacquiring Towergate look set to be dashed as the broker seeks to bring an end to a lengthy sale process.
Zurich CRO calls on regulators to boost innovation
Financial regulators need to encourage innovation, rather than stifle it, in order for companies to respond to high-level global risks, according to Zurich's chief risk officer.
International conflicts biggest threat to global stability
The biggest threat to the stability of the world in the next 10 years comes from the risk of international conflict, according to the 10th edition of the Global Risks report published by the World Economic Forum.
Wang leaves Marsh for XL China aerospace role
XL is offering aerospace insurance in China and has appointed former broker Catherine Wang as an underwriter.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 4 December
There is nothing like adversity to bring people together, especially when it is being played out in both the national media and the insurance trade press.
Rates down 2.8% in Q3 as buyers increasingly access global capacity
Global insurance rates fell by 2.8% in the third quarter of 2014, compared with the same period in the previous year, according to Marsh's global insurance index.
Marsh boss Weil plotting contract efficacy drive
Marsh is to unveil a new drive to improve the effectiveness of commercial insurance contracts from next week.
Marsh unveils Pool Re alternative terrorism facility
Marsh has unveiled a new UK terrorism facility to provide cover to clients with commercial property assets in the UK.
Interview: Grahame Chilton: ‘My main hobby is the thrill of the deal’
Industry stalwart Grahame Chilton returned to the sector last December, launching a reinsurance broking partnership with Arthur J Gallagher. He tells Post what keeps him coming back for more
Claims Awards Asia 2014: The winners
On 19 November the Asian claims community gathered to celebrate claims excellence at an awards ceremony in Hong Kong.
Marsh tipped to lead Towergate bidding
Some of the UK’s largest brokers have been floated as potential bidders for Towergate, with Marsh favourite among some observers.
Ebola virus: Ebola survival guide
The Ebola outbreak has now claimed more than 5000 lives. So how are insurers reacting to the ongoing threat – and what would infection on European soil mean for the industry?
Regional Review: Glasgow
Glasgow’s reputation as a vibrant, people-orientated city is reflected in its dynamic general insurance market in which over-capacity and a high number of resident brokers have not deterred new players from pouring in. Even hardened insurance…
Market Moves - 20 November 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Marsh claims executive Croll joins Cunningham Lindsey
Cunningham Lindsey has hired Marsh claims executive Brian Croll as a customer service consultant based in Glasgow.
Marsh appoints Cormier as head of product development
Broker Marsh has appointed Michael Cormier as head of portfolio development.
Insurers sign up to cyber summit agreement with government
Twelve insurers have signed a joined pledge to more actively highlight cyber threats to UK businesses and work more closely with government to improve cyber security risk management.
Solicitors faced 'less difficulty' in 'benign' PI renewals season
Despite recent volatility in the solicitors’ professional indemnity market, most firms had less difficulty renewing their cover this year, according to a survey of managing partners.
Interview: Dominic Christian: Ready to rumble
Aon UK CEO Dominic Christian tells Post the firm’s move to the UK is a statement of intent, and outlines his targets for growth in the SME arena
Ex-Marsh real estate head Salisbury to lead Miller offering
Miller has appointed former Marsh real estate boss Nigel Salisbury in a bid to propel itself into the market for corporate real estate programmes following the launch of a dedicated offering.
Advisen founder Ruggieri to lead CGSC in North America
Cooper, Gay, Swett & Crawford has appointed Advisen founder Thomas Ruggieri as chief executive and president of its North American operations.
Market Moves - 11 September 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Blog: From Bowring to General Accident to AIG, insurance brands reborn
Over the last week we have seen two insurance brands of days gone past given a new lease of life.
Broking giants tipped for M&A moves as sector looks to follow Gallagher’s lead
Observers say economic recovery is behind several firms adopting new strategies