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Manchester moves for Marsh and Mercer
Marsh and sister consultancy firm Mercer are to consolidate their Manchester operation from the current three locations into one.
Willis ends pay freeze but flexible working still an option
Willis is set to reintroduce annual salary reviews following a two-year pay freeze that was implemented at the height of the credit crunch to cut back on costs.
Marsh promotes Waterer to new risk leadership post
Marsh has promoted Richard Waterer to the newly created role of head of operational risk for Marsh Risk Consulting in the UK. He will report to Jeff Colburn, UK MRC Leader.
Marsh and Mercer to consolidate Manchester operations
Marsh and Mercer have signed a 10-year lease to occupy office space in Belvedere House, a new city centre development in Booth Street
Postscript - 5 years ago: Aon feels hit of contingent revenue cut
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.
EMEA insurance buyers reap benefits from increased competition
Insurance buyers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa are reaping the cost benefits created by greater competition among insurers for their business and the added capacity generated by new entrants to the market, according to a new report.
Exclusive sustainability content now available on Post Europe
In our latest View from the Top article David Batchelor challenges European insurers to take sustainability seriously.
View from the top – The right sustainability
Regulatory change, consumer choice and corporate responsibility are all driving business attitudes towards improved environmental performance, with smart sustainability strategies increasingly being seen as ‘sensible’ business practice.
View from the top – The right sustainability
Regulatory change, consumer choice and corporate responsibility are all driving business attitudes towards improved environmental performance, with smart sustainability strategies increasingly being seen as ‘sensible’ business practice.
JLT head hails satellite "coup" in contract win with Marsh
JLT Aerospace has been appointed by ARABSAT to develop a bespoke insurance programme for a multi-satellite launch programme in conjunction with Marsh.
Broker focus - exit options: Feathering the nest
Finding a favourable exit during the economic downturn has proved tricky for broker owners. Leigh Jackson reports on how the tide may be turning for those looking to sell.
Marsh Q2 2010 results show double digit growth in Asia
Marsh & McLennan has today reported that its risk and insurance services arm, Marsh, recorded revenue of $1.5 bn (£942m) in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of nine percent from the same period in 2009, or one percent on an underlying basis.
An in-depth review of the general insurance market in Italy
Despite the introduction of the ‘Bersani law’ looking to liberalise the Italian general insurance sector and increase competitiveness, brokers still have a long way to go to impact on the agent dominated market. But with untapped potential in the market…
General insurers protect finance raising in Spain
Raising finance during challenging times can be tough and many firms in Spain are increasingly looking to the Alternative Stock Market or MAB. As the possibility of claims has risen dramatically these firms face increased risks but Fernando Claro…
Post Europe Live: General insurers protect finance raising in Spain
This week broker Marsh’s Fernando Claro discusses the risks faced by Spanish firms wanting to do an initial public offering.
General insurers protect finance raising in Spain
Raising finance during challenging times can be tough and many firms in Spain are increasingly looking to the Alternative Stock Market or MAB. As the possibility of claims has risen dramatically these firms face increased risks but Fernando Claro…
Marsh Germany hires D&O expert
The German operation of insurance broker Marsh has hired directors' and officers' specialist Stefan Steinkühler.
Contingent commissions a “conflict of interest” for brokers – Greenberg
Contingent commissions, the once- banned payments that insurers pay to entice brokers, create a conflict of interest and ought not to become prevalent again, Ace CEO Evan Greenberg has said.
Deepwater impact on rates "modest"
Major losses in the Gulf of Mexico will not have the same market-changing impact on the upstream energy insurance market as Hurricane Katrina, according to Marsh.
Consolidation - global brokers: Too big for their boots?
The creation of the global broker in the 1980s resulted in a dominant few. David Trezies asks whether this consolidation has produced any tangible benefits for clients.
Lang to lead directors
Lord Lang of Monkton will succeed Stephen Hardis as independent chairman of the board of directors of Marsh.
Marsh: "grotesque" solicitors impacting whole PI market
Marsh has called for solicitors firms that fail to buy professional indemnity cover to be shut down — and labelled their continued trading as "grotesque".
Brokers at war over contingent commissions
Aon has become embroiled in a war of words with rival Willis after it signalled its intent to once again accept contingent commissions in the US.
Marsh appoints new claims leader
Marsh has appointed Martin Clark as its global energy practice claims leader. Based in London, Mr Clark will have overall responsibility for managing the claims of Marsh’s energy clients worldwide.