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Aviva reports 13% spike in fraud; Accredited hails £2bn Policy Expert deal; Urban Jungle to recruit 100; and PRA warns insurers of ‘significant headwinds’ over climate change
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Intelligence: Our duty to protect must begin now
Protect Duty legislation has been touted as a way to reduce the potential for catastrophic events from terrorist attacks at publicly accessible locations, and it is likely to affect public and employers’ liability polices. But, as Edmund Tirbutt reports,…
Clyde & Co merges with BLM; Beazley unveils underwriting structure; KGM buys Eridge Underwriting Agency; Blanc becomes WWF ambassador; and Swiss Re warns of global protection gap
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Enoizi joins Guy Carpenter in global role
Guy Carpenter has appointed Julian Enoizi as global head of public sector.
Thatcham hails Mercedes’ move as 'milestone' in automated driving; Admiral strikes ADR deal; Marsh launches ESG rating; and MS Amlin commits to Net Zero
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Intelligence: What does the future hold for ESG chief officers?
With the growing importance of environmental, social and governance issues, companies are starting to recruit people to senior executive positions to oversee their strategies. Pamela Kokoszka investigates if the role of chief ESG officer is here to stay,…
Insurance staff come together to support Ukraine refugees
From gearing up to take in refugees to delivering supplies, Post spoke to European insurance staff who are dedicating their time to helping those affected by the Ukraine crisis.
WTW latest to withdraw from Russia
WTW has pulled out from Russia, joining fellow global brokers Aon and Marsh McLennan in cutting ties in the country.
Aon suspends Russian business
Aon has suspended its Russian operations and put staff on paid leave.
Marsh McLennan to exit all Russian business
Marsh becomes the first major international broker to exit all Russian business as the war with Ukraine continues.
HSBC extends Marsh deal; Zurich to set up transformation Centre of Excellence; Pool Re completes expanded terrorism placement; and Howden acquires again
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Blog: Time to invest in existing and future talent
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a reshaping of the working environment. Steve Woodhouse, Marsh HR director for UK and Ireland, explains why now is the perfect time to plan for brighter, more successful future for both existing employees and the next…
Marsh/Volante launch shareholder activism product; insurance sector launches flood directory; GRP buys Hamilton Fraser; Liberty rolls out real-time flood warning solution
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Marsh McLennan names Murray chief inclusion and diversity officer
Moreland Murray has been appointed as chief inclusion and diversity officer at Marsh McLennan.
Bifurcated 1.1 renewal market negotiations leaves strained relationships, reinsurance brokers warn
Challenging negotiations between reinsurers and buyers during the busy 1.1 renewal season may have strained relationships with some clients, brokers have warned.
Roundtable: The future of affinity insurance in the digital age
The affinity space continues to attract interest from both insurers/brokers and brand partners looking to either tap into new customers or create deeper longer term relationships with existing ones. But what was once a case of simply white labelling…
Ardonagh buys MDS; Markerstudy snaps up Clegg Gifford; start-up broker Attis targets London/acquisitions; WTW and Munich Re in parametric 'world's first'
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
GRP holdco sets baseline for Searchlight era with inaugural £42m operating profit
Global Risk Partners’ holding company GRP (Jersey) Holdco has posted turnover of £128.8m in its first set of annual results.
Catherine Read appointed COO for UK and Ireland at Marsh
Marsh has named Catherine Read as chief operating officer for UK and Ireland taking up the post on 4 January.
Marsh McLennan appoints Francis Bouchard as managing director of climate
Francis Bouchard has joined the Marsh McLennan Advantage team as managing director of climate.
Aviva insures autonomous shuttle trial; brokers outscore insurers in CX research finds; Howden buys again; Gallagher completes on Willis deal and PPL updates on next gen platform
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Marsh appoints head of climate and sustainability insurance innovation
Marsh has appointed Ryan Bond as head of climate and sustainability insurance innovation effective 1 January 2022.
Penny Black's Social World: December 2021
From COP26 and climate commitments to charity donations.
Zurich launches 'industry first' resilient property drive; Alan & Thomas acquires Aquilla; two Lloyd's syndicates approved; and Aviva reports uptick in commitments to net zero target
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.