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Guy Carpenter notes improvements in credit insurance market
The global markets for credit insurance and surety bonds are showing positive developments, although challenges still persist, according to Guy Carpenter & Company.
Exclusive trade credit content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the trade credit sector across Europe and a View from the Top that believes opportunities are very much alive in the European affinity markets.
Post Europe: EMEA trade credit market
The impact of the financial downturn across Europe is clear to see but even in this uncertain time trade credit has remained buoyant and the future for this market is looking rosy according to Tim Smith.
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance confirms new director
Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Holdings has appointed Alastair Torbet to the newly created role of group sales and marketing director.
GC unveils new global analytics MD
Guy Carpenter has named Imelda Powers as its new managing director of Global Analytics. The appointment is with immediate effect.
Ex-Marsh and Oval MD Pepper back with new venture Momemtum
Momentum - a support and development service for new and existing brokers - has been launched by the ex-MD of Oval Insurance Broking, Howard Pepper.
Marsh lands RFU sponsorship
Marsh has been named the official insurance broker of the Rugby Football Union and a sponsor of the RFU’s community rugby programme.
MMC reports Risk and Insurance Services operating income up 12% in Q3 to $142m
Marsh & McLennan Companies' risk and insurance services segment revenue in the third quarter of 2010 was $1.3 bn, an increase of 8 percent from the third quarter of 2009.
Marsh signs exclusive agreement to boost offering in Iraq
Marsh has announced that it had signed a mutually exclusive agreement with Anglo Arab Insurance Brokers, the only international broker to be licensed and registered to operate in Iraq with offices across the country.
Nicholson avoids contempt of court charge
A senior Aon broker accused of breaking terms of his gardening leave has avoided facing contempt of court charges.
Marsh adds Willis director to international division
Cath Whitaker has been appointed to a new senior market relationship role at Marsh, joining from rival Willis, where she was acting managing director of its strategic carrier relationships.
Marsh adds Willis director to international division
Cath Whitaker has been appointed to a new senior market relationship role at Marsh, joining from rival Willis, where she was acting managing director of its strategic carrier relationships.
Towergate duo joins Marsh
Towergate-owned Broker Network’s head of business development has joined Marsh to head up its UK network arm, Pro Broker.
Randall & Quilter completes acquisition
Randall & Quilter has completed its acquisition of Reinsurance Solutions Limited, Reinsurance Solutions LLC and various other related assets and liabilities from Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC and Marsh Limited.
Marsh warns firms over fire brigade strikes
Marsh has warned companies to take extra precautions to protect their businesses during planned industrial action on 5-7 November by the UK’s Fire Brigade Union.
Aon "laptop in the pond" case: decision
A senior Aon broker accused of breaking the terms of his gardening leave will no longer face contempt of court charges, Postonline has learnt.
Round table - SMEs & charities: Here to inform and educate
The SME and charity sectors have been widely courted by brokers and insurers in recent years. However, questions still persist about whether these customers are having their needs properly met. With this in mind Post gathered together some industry…
Restrictive covenants: The curious case of the wet laptop
The case of Marsh v Euan Nicolson has raised salutary lessons over hiring from rival firms. Ling Ong and Michael Green report.
JLT raids Marsh and Oval for senior regional appointments
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has appointed Nigel Bartlett as a partner, working within its regional partnership division.
Marsh: new technologies and environment a concern for risk managers
New technologies and environmental responsibility in the power sector were the issues of greatest concern to risk managers at a major power conference, held recently in Istanbul.
UIB appoints marine & energy head
Insurance broker UIB has appointed Mikael Ardell, as divisional director for marine and energy, to drive growth across the Nordic region in the property and energy sectors.
Major brokers fail to sign Aldermanbury Declaration
Three of the UK's major brokers are conspicuous in their absence from a list of signatories to the Chartered Insurance Institute's Aldermanbury Declaration.
Marsh appoints former international CFO to non-exec role
Marsh has appointed Equitas chief executive Jane Barker to a newly-created non-executive director position on its board with immediate effect.
Post Europe: European rates review
Insurers’ appetite to diversify into new product lines and geographical areas is bringing heightened levels of competition to lines across Europe. In the short term this is of benefit to insurance buyers but Edward Murray asks what the long term impact…