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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.
Rate decreases still achievable despite record nat cats, Marsh says
Global insurance rates continued to climb in most loss-affected geographies and classes of business in the fourth quarter of 2011, but rate decreases are still achievable in many lines of business, according to a report by Marsh.
Record cat losses spark two speed market, claims Marsh
Rate decreases remain possible in many lines of business despite the fact that the fourth quarter of 2011 witnessed rising global insurance rates in most loss-affected territories and classes of business.
Bowring Marsh opens Middle East hub
Bowring Marsh, the specialist placement division of Marsh, has opened an office in Dubai to serve the growing demand for international insurance placement in the Middle East.
RK Harrison appoints Rennick for HNW
Employee-owned insurance broker RK Harrison has taken on Marcus Rennick, the former head of private clients at Marsh and HSBC, to grow its high net worth business with a particular focus on the South East.
Review of the year - Broking: Regulation and fees frustration
For many 2011 may be defined as the year that Kate Middleton and Prince William married. But for brokers, perhaps a far more important, but somewhat less romantic union, was that of the merger of trade bodies the British Insurance Brokers Association and…
Overseas focus - China: a market of opportunity?
With an enormous population and low insurance penetration, China should be a market ripe for entering. Jakki May finds out it isn't as simple as it sounds but reveals an appetite for change and growth.
Investing in people will create value for insurers, says Marsh
Insurers can create value for their firm in the economic downturn by investing in talented personnel, according to Marsh UK’s CEO Martin South.
Ace predicts a ‘challenging’ 2012
2012 will be one of the most challenging years the insurance industry has faced, according to Ace president Richard Pryce.
My best 11- Ian Wainwright and Paul Lee, Ecclesiastical Insurance
Ian Wainwright, broker sales director at Ecclesiastical, and Paul Lee, northern regional director, select their Best XI for an insurance start-up. The self-styled Clough and Taylor have chosen from the great and good of insurance — including their boss —…
Fire protection sprinklers: The market needs saturating
Despite research showing sprinklers significantly reduce economic damage and environmental impact following major fires, hopes for mandatory legislation remain low.
Marsh launches EMEA renewable power practice
Broker Marsh has launched a Europe, Middle East and Africa renewable power & cleantech practice.
Investing in the Profession: Marsh first Manx broker to gain certification
The Isle of Man arm of Marsh has become the first Manx broker to achieve chartered status.
Zurich scores hat trick at risk management awards
Zurich took three accolades at this year’s Risk Management Awards.
Marsh first Manx chartered broker
Marsh has become the first Manx insurance broker to achieve chartered insurance broker status from the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Garwyn appoints ex-Marsh chief to CEO
Liability loss adjuster Garwyn, has appointed former Marsh boss Artur Niemczewski as CEO.
Marsh: mixed signals for 2012 energy insurance market
Excess capacity and continuing competition among insurers means that buying conditions remain favourable for many energy firms in the final quarter of 2011, but a possible change could be on the horizon for 2012.