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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.
Marsh adds CFC Underwriting and Call Assist to networks provider panel
Marsh has added CFC Underwriting and Call Assist to its networks provider panel.
Marsh appoints Mena business development head
Marsh has appointed Neil Irwin to lead the firm’s business development across its Middle East and North Africa region.
Space Tourism: Ready for liftoff?
With Virgin Galactic edging closer to launching tourists through the stratosphere for the first time, what part will the insurance industry play in this uncharted territory?
Marsh seeks to extend MENA operations with appointment
Marsh has appointed Neil Irwin to lead the firm’s business development across its Middle East and North Africa region as the broker plans to extend its insurance and risk management services in the region.
Japan Earthquake: A seismic shift
The sheer size and scale of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami has change the face of insurance in the region forever.
Marsh appoints new head of UK private client services
Marsh has promoted Richard Moxon from senior client manager to leader of its UK private client services division.
Market Moves: Ace, Bluefin, LV and Charles Taylor Insurance make new hires
It was honours even between the insurer and the broking sectors this week, with Ace once again leading the way for insurers with a couple of key hires.
Global insurance rates climbed in first quarter, according to Marsh
Global insurance rates climbed 0.3% in the first quarter of 2013 bolstered by the US market, continuing an 18 month trend, according to Marsh’s latest global insurance market quarterly briefing.
Cyber risk is a "top concern" in Asia, says Marsh
A Marsh survey of insurance buyers at the Advisen Cyber Liability Insights conference in Singapore held on 9 April showed data privacy and cyber risk are a growing concern for businesses across the continent.
Insurers refuse to back government plan to extend Statement of Principles
Insurers have declared they are unwilling to green-light a temporary extension to the Statement of Principles unless the government provides “a definite commitment” that a long-term flood risk solution is imminent, after Environment Secretary Owen…
Post Intelligence - company profile: Marsh
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Marsh’s operations and performance in 2012.
Facebook backer provides Hyperion ‘vital stepping stone’ towards IPO
An initial public offering is firmly back on the agenda at Hyperion after it struck a deal that sees public company investment specialist General Atlantic take a 30% stake in the international intermediary.
Top 5 Asian news stories
The top five news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Marsh launches charities' D&O cover for Singapore
Global broker Marsh is now providing a directors and officers' liability policy for charities including religious organisations.
Hostile ABI response to ‘inferior’ Flood Mu model sparks wider debate
The Association of British Insurers’ attempts to derail a proposal put forward by Marsh to secure a mutualised solution to flood risk have been criticised by politicians and industry insiders.