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Marsh calls for universal all-risk business interruption
Marsh has urged the insurance industry to work towards establishing an all-risk business interruption policy.
Guy Carpenter looks to Willis for analytics head
Matthew Eagle has been appointed international analytics head for Marsh reinsurance arm Guy Carpenter.
MMC CEO Glaser hails 'outstanding performance' of broking arm Marsh
Marsh & McLennan’s risk and insurance services business has reported revenue of $6.9bn (£4.5bn) in 2014, an increase of 5%, or 3% underlying revenue growth.
Tysers aviation MD Walters jets off to Gallagher
Arthur J Gallagher has hired Tysers’ aviation managing director Mark Walters to lead its own aviation division.
Towergate tipped for future sale despite debt-for-equity deal
There is “no question” Towergate will be up for sale once again in the coming years, according to market insiders, who believe the swift appointment of a CEO is paramount following this week’s debt-for-equity deal.
Brokers, insurers and reinsurers unite for microinsurance push
Nine brokers, insurers and reinsurers are combining in an attempt to add scale and reduce distribution costs of microinsurance.
Guy Carpenter named as Flood Re broker
Flood Re has ended its long search for a retrocession broker by recruiting Guy Carpenter, while an chairman appointment is also imminent.
Ping An buys Marsh's UK head office building
Chinese insurer Ping An has bought office and shopping complex Tower Place in the City of London for £327m.
Lloyd's recruits experienced broker for Australia role
Chris Mackinnon, former CEO at Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers, will join Lloyd's in Australia as general representative.
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.