Marsh
Wholesale environmental insurance broker launched
Edia is an independent environmental insurance resource for insured, intermediary and underwriting markets located outside the US.
Marsh appoints Bill Pieroni as COO
Marsh has named State Farm’s Bill Pieroni as chief operating officer from 19 September.
Market moves: Bucking the trend for UK employment
With September in full swing, announcements of moves around the market are arriving thick and fast. After the dearth of recruitment news in August, disciplines across the industry spectrum appear busy luring expertise from competitors, promoting from…
JLT to poach staff from top brokers
JLT boss Dominic Burke has declared open season on poaching top staff from rival firms after a £166m investment from its 30-year backer Jardine Matheson.
Mooted HSBC GI sale a sign of the times
HSBC’s mooted plan to sell its general insurance arm is part of a growing trend of banks “retrenching”, according to an analyst.
European insurance buyers rate specialist brokers for providing personalised service
European insurers buyers rate the 'big 3'brokers for their depth of resources and buying power, but it is the specialist brokers that are viewed as providing personalised service.
9/11 A personal reflection: Remembering the unforgettable
As the horror of 11 September 2001 unfolded, the insurance industry was not only reeling from the inevitable financial consequences. It was struggling to conceive a much more immense loss, a personal one
Alex Forbes acquisition builds Marsh platform in Africa
Broker Marsh has reached an agreement to acquire the brokerage business of Alexander Forbes in Africa, subject to regulatory approval.
Marsh raises cash for Help for Heroes
Broker Marsh has said it staff chose to support Help for Heroes as its UK Charity of the Year for 2011-2012 and will raise £150,000 in the next 18 months.
Marsh appoints Watterson to board for Isle of Man
Broker Marsh has appointed Manx businessman and wildlife expert Ken Watterson as a non-executive director on its board of directors on the Isle of Man.
Marsh names shark saver as NED
Broker Marsh has appointed leading Manx businessman and wildlife expert Ken Watterson as a non-executive director on its Isle of Man board.
The growing interest in renewable energy
The renewable energy market is gaining in popularity across Europe and insurers seem keen to be at the forefront of the sector. Anne-Louise Fogtmann explores whether the market insurers have enough knowledge of new technology in this sector and what they…
Marsh buys Alexander Forbes broker business
Marsh of Marsh & McLennan companies has acquired the brokerage business of Alexander Forbes.
Willis targets Polish construction market with broker buy
Willis has bought Polish insurance broker, Brokerskie Centrum Ubezpieczeniowe (AMA) to grow in the Polish employee benefits and construction sectors.
Post history – Five years ago: Brokers vie for Olympic partner deal
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Market update - High net worth: Time to raise rates in HNW?
Rates in the high net worth market are failing to reflect the risks posed, despite high claims costs. Chinwe Akomah reports on a sector that is starting to come under pressure to deliver results.
Lockton opens first office in Nordic region
The opening of the Norway office represents Lockton's first footsteps into the Nordic region, and with further international expansion planned for the future.
Cutting down on carbon – mitigating the effects of climate change.
Climate has a profound impact on property-related assets and as scientific evidence of a change in climate becomes more compelling Dr Cliff Warman asks how prepared the European insurance industry is now and for the future.
Airmic launches riots claims resource
Commercial insurance buyers group Airmic has compiled a list of expert resources for firms making riot-damage claims and says it will update with new advice as it arrives.
Ace appoints accident and health team from Marsh, Chartis and Aon
Ace European Group has appointed three new additions to its accident and health team.
Marsh and Zurich respond to riots
Marsh and Zurich have responded to the escalating riots across the country with guidance notes and have vowed to help customers get back on their feet.
Marsh sees H1 growth in broking reveune and profit
Marsh has reported a 5% rise in the underlying reveune in its risk and insurance business to $3.3bn for the six months to 30 June 2011 (H1 2010: $2.95bn).
RFIB recruits new international boss from Price Forbes
RFIB Group, the Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has recruited Andrew Hutchings as divisional director in RFIB International.
Aon makes senior European appointments
Aon Risk Solutions has made three senior-level appointments for Aon GRIP Solutions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.