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Rates decline seen across most regions in Q2 says Marsh
The second quarter of 2013 saw a decline in Marsh’s Risk Management Global Insurance Index for the first time since its inception six quarters ago.
Market Moves: Bluefin continues restructuring, while Questgates gets on the case with key hires
Appointments were spread across the market this week. At AIG, Jason Beelders was promoted to a newly-created role in London, while Bluefin once again hogged the headlines in the broking sector following news of an expanded role for head of solutions Mike…
Marsh unveils new chairman
Jane Barker will become Marsh chairman on 1 August.
Marsh and AGCS provide quick access to claims' funds
March and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty have committed to provide rapid access to working funds for the joint clients in the event of a major claim.
Marsh and AGCS launch claim promise
March and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty have committed to provide rapid access to working funds for the joint clients in the event of a major claim.
Marsh opens office in Birmingham city centre
Global insurance broker Marsh has moved into new premises at the Colmore Plaza development in Birmingham city centre as part of its expansion across the Midlands.
Solicitors offered unrated insurer carriers despite solvency concerns
Déja vu as Balva-like unrated carriers on brink of taking market.
Editor's comment: The spectre of Spitzer returns
In 2004, the US insurance broking industry came under attack as then New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer declared war — with allegations of kickbacks, rigged bids for insurance contracts and opaque practices, including contingent commissions.
Marsh issues warning over Brazil and Turkey unrest
Policyholders should be aware that market conditions could change rapidly if violence escalates in Brazil or Turkey, broker Marsh has warned.
Zurich, Direct Line Group, Cunningham Lindsey and Allianz among winners at 2013 British Insurance Awards
Reg Brown, chairman of the Managing General Agents Association, was honoured at the British Insurance Awards last night, receiving the Achievement Award.
Interview: Anne McIntosh: Making waves
As chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, MP Anne McIntosh has been at the forefront of the struggle to find a flood risk solution. Despite success on that front looking within reach, she tells Post the hard work is not over…
DIMA appoints new board members at AGM
Dublin International Insurance & Management Association, the representative body for Ireland domiciled reinsurers, elected five directors to its board at its AGM last week.
Marsh calls for increased vigilance following Bangladesh factory collapse
Retailers and suppliers need to fully identify and understand their operational and supply chain risk exposures according to a report by Marsh.
Guy Carpenter launches mutual specialty practice
Guy Carpenter has launched a specialty practice focusing on mutual insurance companies.
McKinsey and Telefonica to address inaugral insurance and data analytics conference
Speakers from Telefonica and McKinsey & Company will open and close the inaugral Post Insurance and Data Analytics conference in July.
Marsh continues African expansion with Nigerian broker deal
Marsh has completed its acquisition of Alexander Forbes’ interest in Nigerian insurance broker Femi Johnson & Company.
Marsh report points to rising European trade credit insurance rates
Increasing risk and bad debt losses are fuelling rising European trade credit insurance rates, according to a recent Marsh paper.
Ex-Marsh pair form leadership team at Integro UK subsidiary
New York-based international insurance brokerage Integro has appointed a leadership team that will oversee the firm’s UK operating subsidiary, Integro Insurance Brokers.
Marsh executive joins Bluefin
Bluefin has appointed Sarah Hewitt as head of client services in London, where she will manage the team of corporate account executives.
Besso acquires Istanbul-based aviation broker
Besso Insurance Group has agreed a deal to acquire Istanbul-based insurance and reinsurance broker HSB Sigorta ve Reasurans Brokerligi.
Lack of cat data generating "flawed" models: Marsh
Insurers are spiking premiums where businesses are generating “flawed” modelling because of limited information on supply chain and property risk exposures, according to Marsh.
Market Moves: Insurers and brokers fill key roles
Many vacancies were filled within the industry’s recruitment sector this week, with a trio of insurers snapping up personnel for key roles. In the world of broking, firms took time out from networking at the Biba conference to hit the recruitment trail,…
Marsh offers D&O on "each single claim" basis
Marsh has launched a new suite of D&O policies, created in conjunction with eight insurers, in response to growing reputation and regulatory risk.