Marsh
London market throws off "macho" resistance tag
The London market is on track to manage the "vast majority" of its claims electronically by 2011 despite persistent resistance to change within the sector, London Market Group chairman Barnabas Hurst-Bannister has claimed.
Marsh appoints Americas energy boss
Marsh has appointed Andrew Herring as leader for the Americas of its wholesale energy practice
Willis the lead broker for $7m ransom supertanker
Willis is the lead broker for the Greek tanker released by Somali pirates after record $7m ransom paid. Small shares of the business also broked by Marsh and Aon.
Breden departs HSBC
David Breden, managing director of HSBC Operational Risk Consultancy, resigned earlier this month to join a financial conglomerate in Jersey
Crime scene investigation
Amy Ellis reports on how police forensic investigations can delay the reinstatement process for buildings and examines the implications this has for major loss claims.
Macey-Dare returns to Marsh
Julian Macey-Dare leaves Willis to lead international political risk and structured credit business at Marsh.
UIB lands Moroccan airline deal
Broker to replace JLT
Keep schtum
Rachel Gordon looks into contingent commissions, questions why so many brokers and insurers refuse to explain their strategies, and queries whether the Financial Services Authority's stance is strong enough.
Marsh: corporate governance undeveloped in UAE
Broker survey found only 8% of conference delegates thought it as 'developed'.
MMC buys another US broker
MMC continues to buy up smaller US brokers
Marsh yet to decide on future of HSBC staff
Employee review to follow formal completion of deal in Q1 2010
Marsh to acquire HSBC Insurance Brokers
‘Strategic partnership’ to be put in place with bank
Jewellery market set for “high profile” 2010 losses
Marsh warns retail jewellers to review risk management and security practices
Marsh appoints new business continuity head
Rod Ratsma succeeds Martin Caddick.
Miller bolsters team with Aon and Marsh hires
Miller head Greg Collins welcomed Kiran Nayee from Marsh UK and Trevor Young from Aon.
Marsh: commercial rates could drop by 10% in 2010
Tim Pritchard gives pessimistic forecast for next year.
JLT in HSBC Insurance Brokers swoop
CEO Dominic Burke said deal for HAC fitted its strategy of 'bolt on' deals.
Pick of the week
Global giant targets UK as Marsh mulls HSBC bid; Axa boss seeks £50m from new lines; new asbestos bill; Barbon rues £8m court loss; Insure & Go outlines expansion plans
Marsh launches new E&O product
Broker to provide cover to lottery and gaming organisations