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CII Blog: Past, Present and Future
Now is a good idea time to reflect on the past year and 2011 was certainly a rollercoaster for those in insurance.
Willis targets multinationals with new MD of Global Solutions
Global broker Willis has appointed Bruce Trigg as managing director of Global Solutions, with effect from 1st April 2012.
Tougher EMEA commercial insurance market conditions expected in 2012
Insurance rates for businesses with exposure to natural catastrophe risks and supply chain perils are expected to continue increasing in 2012 across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, according to a Marsh report.
Tough conditions for EMEA commercial markets, Marsh warns
Insurance rates for businesses with exposure to natural catastrophe and supply chain risks are expected to keep increasing in 2012 across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, according to a report published today by Marsh.
Mercer to become sole shareholder of French broker
March and McLennan subsidiary, Mercer, is to become sole shareholder of French health and benefits broker, Repca, in order to strengthen its position in the French market place.
Dual Ireland appoints Marsh commercial broker
Specialist underwriting agency Dual Ireland has expanded its Dublin-based team with the appointment of Martha Gorman as development underwriter for financial lines.
Martha Gorman joins Dual Ireland
Dual Ireland has expanded its Dublin-based team with the appointment of Martha Gorman as development underwriter for financial lines.
Editor's comment: Tempting fate on features
Commissioning editorial copy can be a bit like tempting fate. This week’s broker-focused feature on mergers and acquisitions reflected back over 2011 as its starting point, when first conceived a couple of months ago, with a writer assigned to analyse…
News analysis: Groupama UK up for sale — but who will buy the group?
Will Groupama be sold lock, stock and barrel or broken into an insurer and its broker parts?
Market moves: Insurers and consultants up the pace
As the insurance sector settles into 2012 its activity in the recruitment space has gathered momentum. Insurers had a busy week, with Markel, Mitsui Sumitomo and Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance bringing in fresh faces. Brokers, meanwhile, had another…
Marsh hunts new UK CEO as South takes wider European role
Martin South has been appointed into the newly-created position of CEO of Marsh Europe, leaving the broker searching for a replacement.
South appointed CEO of Marsh Europe
Marsh has appointed Martin South to the newly-created position of chief executive officer of Marsh Europe.
Insurers reveal Thai flood losses
Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group has said it expects the company’s 2011 fourth quarter results to be negatively impacted by the severe flooding in Thailand.
Marsh in energy and construction move
Marsh has named Frenchman Vincent Marrot as global leader, energy engineering and leader of construction engineering in its international division.
Roundtable - Analytics: the true value of quality data
As investment in analytics increases, Post gathered a group of experts to debate the rise in the use of data in all areas of the insurance industry.
China's "cash before cover" regulation introduces ambiguity
Regulations designed to enhance cash flow for Chinese insurers will introduce ambiguity into the market and could lead to reduced policy coverage, according to Marsh China.
Russian plant firms face ten-fold premium rises after new law
Stringent new legislation relating to the management and insurance of plants dealing in hazardous materials in Russia is set to have far-reaching implications for companies operating in the country.
XL names former Marsh exec country manager for Germany
XL Group has appointed Michael Harth as country manager for Germany, with effect from the 16 April 2012.
New managing agent enters nuclear market
New managing agent, Northcourt, was launched today, bringing fresh capacity to the global nuclear insurance market.
Marsh and Amlin to work with new nuclear managing agent
A managing agent which claims to have brought the first new capacity to the global nuclear insurance market in more than a generation has been launched.
QBE appoints French general manager from Marsh
QBE has appointed Jean-Philippe Pagès as general manager of QBE France replacing Jean Basset.
My best 11 - Dave Smith, Zurich
Dave Smith, managing director of commercial broker at Zurich, picks his Best XI for a potential insurance start-up firm. Smith has relied on intermediaries and his colleague Mario Greco to lead the charge, with Wolves legend Steve Bull leading the line.
Marsh completes acquisition of Alexander Forbes' brokerage business
Broker Marsh has completed its acquisition of the brokerage business of Alexander Forbes.
Marsh eyes further African expansion
Marsh has completed its acquisition of the South African brokerage business of Alexander Forbes and plans to buy other Alexander Forbes operations in Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia.