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Bowring Marsh opens Hong Kong office
The specialist international placement broker at Marsh has expanded its footprint in Asia with the opening of its ninth Hong Kong office.
Aon broker who threw laptop into pond to cover tracks could face jail
A senior Aon broker who admits dumping a laptop in a pond to cover up his involvement in a major tender which potentially breached the terms of his gardening leave has been told he could face imprisonment.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Corporate conscience
Marsh has revamped its CSR activities by instigating a centrally managed and integrated approach to charitable activities and environmental initiatives, explains Amy Ellis.
Singapore insurance market poses threat to London warns Marsh
The London market needs to think about how it is responding to the expanding Singapore market if it is going to be competitive with rates.
RSA appoints renewable energy underwriter
Insurer RSA has appointed Soledad Vitale as a renewable energy underwriter.
XL looks to grow cyber liability account with JLT hire
XL Insurance has recruited Dawn Simmons as senior underwriter, professional lines for cyber and technology risks, based in Paris.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Making risk manageable
The recession has highlighted the need for firms to use their budgets more effectively. FM Global's Riskmark impressed judges with the way in which it improved risk assessment, writes Daniel Dunkley.
Marsh restructures Scottish operation
Marsh has made senior appointments to its Scottish national corporate business, which provides risk and insurance advice for mid to large size corporates.
Postscript - 30 years ago: Bowring streamlines for takeover
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Ace boosts environmental risk team
Ace International has appointed Perrine Kalina to the new role of engineering coordinator and assistant underwriter in its environmental risk team.
Focus on Greece
The European insurance market is facing a tough economic climate but none more so than the Greek market with its government’s financial debt crisis. Edward Murray reports on how the industry is coping.
Catlin recruits ex Marsh CEO
Catlin has announced two changes to its board of directors.
US increases terror cover take-up
US terrorism insurance take-up rates continued to climb in 2009 across all industries, according to Marsh.
Marsh appoints new property and casualty practice leaders
As part of its drive to grow its property, business interruption and casualty risk and insurance solutions Marsh has appointed Caroline Woolley as property practice leader, and Alain Petit-Lambotte as casualty practice leader, for Europe, the Middle East…
Postscript - 10 years ago: No more acquisitions for Marsh
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture from more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Marsh: more companies adopting sustainability strategies
As demand grows from consumers, investors and governments for businesses to become more sustainable, companies are beginning to change their strategy and planning.
High Net Worth - Rates: An overheating market
New entrants are circling the high net worth arena, as it is talked up as an area of potential growth. However, as Ralph Savage reports, others claim it is a car crash waiting to happen.
Government may buy insurance to cut costs
The government may look at buying more insurance as part of its strategy to cut costs, Post has learnt.
Henderson's ranks swell by twelve
Henderson Insurance has announced 12 new appointments within the past six weeks.
Postscript - Five years ago: Marsh may sell broking operations
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.
Regional review - Manchester: The Mancunian way
Manchester is a diverse city, full of character and currently undergoing something of a rebirth. Daniel Dunkley visits the city and finds a thriving insurance market.
Assurex adds three firms
Assurex Global, the international network of independent insurance brokers, has added three new brokers to its international partnership ranks: Griffiths & Armour and Miller Insurance Services, both of the UK, and Associated Insurance Consultants of the…
Marsh forms international nuclear practice
Marsh said that in order to address growing concerns around climate change and energy security, it has formed a international nuclear practice, for all nuclear clients based outside the US and Canada.
Marsh sells risk consultancy Kroll to Altegrity
International screening and security solutions business Altegrity is to acquire risk consulting firm Kroll from US giant Marsh & McLennan in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.13bn.