Marsh
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
Market Moves - 4 September 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Marsh appoints former RSA construction head
Marsh has appointed Mike Spencer to the role of senior global construction specialist.
Government on course to introduce RPA despite industry debate
The Department for Education is pushing ahead with plans to introduce a risk pooling arrangement for academies and free schools on 1 September despite vociferous opposition from within the insurance industry.
Marsh looks to BGL for UK affinity head
Marsh has made a double appointment hiring Mike Canniffe as UK affinity leader and Paul Kershaw as placement and proposition leader in its UK consumer and commercial practice.
50% premium reductions in Australia, says Marsh
An abundance of capacity in the reinsurance market is helping keep renewal rates soft in Australia according to international broker Marsh.
Europe: EMEA credit insurers take claims increases in their stride
With trade credit insurance claims on the up, Post asks what is behind this trend - and should insurers be worried?
Willis drops contingent commission ban
Broking giant Willis has confirmed that it will drop a ban on taking contingent commissions, just over two years after initially accepting the payments in its employee benefits arm.
C-Suite - Broker: Give the FCA what it wants
Brokers need not fear the FCA, as long as they put customers first
Willis recruits two directors from Marsh in Asia
Willis has made two managerial appointments in its technology and risk services divisions in Asia.
York International grows financial lines capabilities in London
York Risk Services Group subsidiary York International has appointed Carlos Michel as senior adjuster as it looks to expand its London-based financial lines capabilities.
Ecclesiastical hires Saunders for regional role
Ecclesiastical has hired Adrian Saunders as corporate business and regional director for London.
UK broker market sees rapid consolidation after AJG buying spree
The UK commercial non-life broker market is consolidating faster than its main European counterparts due to the recent acquisitions made by Arthur J. Gallagher, new research from Finaccord has shown.
Marsh appoints Klisura as global placement business boss
Dean Klisura has been named head of Marsh's new global placement organisation.
Ace looks to Marsh for client relationship hire
Ace Group has appointed Paul Wilderspin as UK and Ireland client relationship manager.
RSA unveils changes to global broker function
Former Benfield Group general counsel Derek Walsh will take over responsibility for RSA’s global broker sales with key relationship managers following the retirement of Paul Donaldson at the end of the month.