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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.
LMG outlines next phase of electronic endorsement pilot
London Market Group has announced that its electronic endorsements pilot is moving into the next phase.
Brokers Griffith & Armour and Miller seal international tie up
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 United Kingdom, and Associated Insurance…
Marsh raids Willis for insolvency team
Marsh has launched a dedicated practice to provide risk and insurance advice to UK insolvency practitioners after appointing six employees from rival broker Willis.
Marsh integrates HSBC and targets SMEs
Marsh will push for "aggressive growth" across its three regional networks after the integration of HSBC's networks, according to Julie Page, head of its commercial practice.
Bowring Marsh opens Tokyo office
Bowring Marsh, the specialist international placement broker at Marsh, has expanded its footprint in Asia with the opening in Tokyo of its eighth office.
Miller poised to join international broking network
Assurex Global is poised to appoint Miller as one of two new UK partners, after a long search to replace HSBC Insurance Brokers.
Finance raising - IPOS: Lack of activity
Marsh recently predicted an increase in initial public offerings. Amy Ellis looks at what is actually happening and the impact on the wider insurance community.
Survey - Insurance buyers: Making decisions
Elizabeth Duffy reveals the results of recent research into what corporate risk managers look for when selecting a broker partner — and what frustrates them.
Rising Star shortlist announced
The shortlist for the Post Claims Club Rising Star Awards 2010 has now been announced.
Brown leaves CCV
CCV operations director Roger Brown has left the consolidator Post has learnt.
Risk presentation key, claims international broker survey
According to new research commissioned by Bowring Marsh, the quality of the presentation of risk information is crucial to insureds obtaining the most competitive terms from insurers.
Ex Broker Network MD joins Marsh
Marsh has appointed Martyn Denney to the newly-created role of networks leader.
Post in print - 13 May 2010
Post deputy editor Lynn Rouse provides a quick snapshot of the major news from tomorrow's issue of Post including KGM Motor up for sale, Marsh opens network arm, Quinn update, new adjusting venture and broker sets up captive.
Marsh warns European financial firms over insurance cuts
Broking giant Marsh has warned financial institutions against cutting back on their insurance despite the economic climate.
Marsh targets Scottish financial institutions business
Marsh appoints Wendy Lamin as development executive in its financial and professional practice.
Marsh backs personal injury reforms
Organisations could potentially reduce their claims costs and motor fleet insurance premiums by adhering to the Road Traffic Act’s new personal injury claims process, which was introduced in England and Wales on 30 April, Marsh has said.
MMC chief content with insurance arm in light of soft market
Marsh & McLennan Companies has reported that consolidated revenue in the first quarter of 2010 rose 7 percent to $2.8bn from Q1 2009 and was flat on an underlying basis.
Marsh adds to UK national corporate leadership team
Following completion of its acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers, Marsh has added to its UK national corporate leadership team.
Bowring Marsh names global business development boss
International placement broker Bowring Marsh has named George Jones as its first ever global head of business development.
Post in print - 29 April 2010
Post reporter Leigh Jackson provides a quick overview of this week's news including: Ex-Hero boss plans start-up, UK market facing £600m hole with no Quinn, HSBC facing Marsh cull, Chartis CEO scans Europe for new HQ and political parties outline their…
Ex-HSBC PI team leaves Marsh
Marsh has transferred part of the professional indemnity portfolio it took over as part of its acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers to RK Harrison Insurance Services.
Marsh in trade credit shake up
Marsh has created a trade credit practice for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, to be led by Tim Smith, who was previously head of the UK trade credit practice.
US stock market plunges
The US stock market plunged on Tuesday after downgrades to debt ratings in Greece and Portugal sent stocks falling over 2% at the end of trading.