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Marsh hires Wilis executive Ailsa King
Marsh has hired Ailsa King as chief client officer from Willis Towers Watson.
Motor premiums have risen by a fifth in the past year
Average UK comprehensive motor premiums have risen £100, or 17.3%, over the past year.
Cyber risks are transport industry's biggest concern
The increased security threat from cyber and data privacy breaches is the number one risk on the minds of executives in the transportation industry.
Willis to hire ‘untapped pool’ of people with autism
Willis Towers Watson has introduced in the UK a plan to proactively hire people with autistic spectrum disorders.
Europe set for five-year high in M&A activity
European mergers and acquisitions activity is on track to reach a five-year high by the end of the year.
Tech advancement in cars 'is pushing up claims costs'
The increasing likelihood of cars to have advanced safety features may be pushing up the cost of claims for motor insurers.
D&O innovation
With a spate of innovation in the directors’ & officers’ market, how is the cover staying relevant in a constantly changing world?
Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016: The winners
The winners of the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016 were announced on 8 September in Singapore.
Challenging market is ‘no excuse’ for poor performance, report finds
Challenging market conditions are no excuse for poor insurer performance, according to a report by Willis Towers Watson.
Broker bias: Is there conflict over commission?
Risk managers are increasingly worried about broker conflicts of interest. Are there enough checks in place?
Willis Towers Watson report strong first half results following merger
Willis Towers Watson group has seen a 9.5% increase in total revenues for the first half of 2016, with $4.2bn (£3.24bn) total revenues earned, up from $3.8bn (£2.93bn) from the same period last year.
Willis Towers Watson hires senior Zurich boss
Willis Towers Watson has recruited Gary Williams from Zurich to strengthen its consulting business.
Munich Re seeks buyer for Great Lakes Australia
Munich Re is looking to speed up the sale of its Australia and New Zealand specialist insurer Great Lakes Australia.
Top 50 UK Brokers Listing 2016 - one to 10
Post details the top 10 firms' headquarters, staff and major acquisitions
Top 50 UK Brokers 2016: Creating the Top 50
Alan Leach explains the methodology behind the Top 50 UK Brokers and takes a look at the rankings in detail
Reinsurance market could 'bump along the bottom for years' claims Willis Re
Reinsurance rate softening has continued through the June/July renewal season and may “bump along the bottom for years”, according to Willis Re.
Claims: Claims side leads way towards a digital Lloyd's
Lloyd’s of London, like the London market as a whole, is becoming more urgent about getting up to speed with modern technology – and claims is leading the way
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Gallagher’s adds two divisional directors from Willis
Former Willis directors Mark Champion and Paul Rogers have been appointed as divisional directors in Arthur J. Gallagher’s aviation team.
Asia Analysis: The sensors are coming
New sensor technology has huge potential for the insurance industry, but companies in Asia are lagging behind their Western counterparts writes Nicky Burridge.
C-Suite Broker: Willis Tower Watson's Nicolas Aubert on pushing the London Market forward
Over the years, the London insurance and reinsurance market has faced many challenges and changes, but to date it has successfully navigated these choppy waters.
China sees mutual market development as "important", says CIRC
The Chinese government is supporting the development of the mutual market according to the country's regulator.
Oil and gas services sector targeted in new product from Willis Towers Watson
Willis Towers Watson has launched a product specifically for suppliers to the changeable oil and gas industry.
Aubert to head up London Market Group
Willis Towers Watson’s boss in Great Britain Nicolas Aubert will succeed Steve Hearn, CEO of Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford, as London Market Group’s chair.