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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.
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.