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Willis GB CEO Nicholas Aubert appointed to LIIBA board
Nicholas Aubert, the CEO of Willis GB, has been appointed to the executive committee and board of the London & International Insurance Brokers' Association.
Motor insurance premiums on the rise, according to Confused survey
Comprehensive car insurance premiums have started to rise during the second quarter of 2015, with motorists now paying £21 more than they were this time last year, according to the latest Confused Car Insurance Price Index in association with Towers…
Willis recruits from AIA and JLT in Asia
Willis has appointed David Chan as Asia head of affinity and SMEs, and Cedric Luah as Asia head of human capital and benefits.
Editor's comment: A very expensive meal
While the Swiss are well known for their wealth and their thriftiness, the London and UK insurance market is probably the worst place to attempt to keep a secret.
Career File - Steve Hearn: Hearn named new CGSC chief executive
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has appointed Willis Group Holdings deputy CEO Steve Hearn as Toby Esser's successor as group CEO.
Willis adds three to network membership
Three new brokers have joined Willis Networks taking its total membership to 119.
Moody's puts CGCS debt ratings on negative review
Moody's has placed the ‘B3’ corporate family rating and ‘B3-PD’ probability of default rating of Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford on review for downgrade given deterioration in the group’s Ebitda, financial leverage and interest coverage metrics.
Blog: Six reasons 2015 will be the biggest year yet for insurer M&A
I have to admit I am prone to the odd football analogy and the news yesterday that Ace is to acquire Chubb in a £18.1bn mega deal has certainly given me more scope to plough this furrow given that it happened on the day the transfer window opened (1 July…
Analytics key for mid-market brokers following 'defensive' Willis merger
The Willis and Towers Watson merger is a defensive move to prevent the broker being targeted for acquisition, according to industry insiders, who also claim mid-market brokers must boost their analytics offerings in the wake of the deal.
Willis and Towers Watson join forces to create broking and analytics powerhouse
Willis Group and Towers Watson today announced their intention to combine forces in an “all stock merger of equals”.
Willis deputy CEO Hearn to take charge at CGSC in November
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford has appointed Willis Group Holdings deputy CEO Steve Hearn as Toby Esser’s successor as group CEO.
Willis to restructure N2 network by 2016
Willis is meeting with members of its N2 network of smaller regional and community brokers to discuss changes to the network's structure.
Willis appoints Weaver as South East Asia CEO
Willis has appointed Miller's head of Asia Simon Weaver as CEO of its Singapore office and regional CEO for South East Asia.
Hiscox to acquire RH Specialist Insurance from Willis
Hiscox has agreed a deal with Willis to acquire its specialist UK classic car business, RH Specialist Insurance.
Risk appetite and tolerance statements move up insurers' ERM agendas
Risk appetite and risk tolerance statements have become more important to more insurers in relation to their enterprise risk management programmes with the latest Towers Watson research reporting a 15 percentage point increase compared to its 2012 survey…
Airmic 2015: Five things we learned from the Airmic panel debate
Often seen as nothing more than an opportunity for broker and insurer finger pointing, this year’s Airmic panel debate benefited from the presence of a risk manager in the form of BP insurance manager Lesley Harding.
Willis expands in Taiwan with Elite acquisition
Willis has bought corporate broker Elite Risk Services in Taipei for an undisclosed amount.
Airmic: Speakers and sessions to look out for
This year’s Airmic conference, on 15 to 17 June, will see attendees descend on Liverpool. Post caught up with some of the speakers to find out a bit more about them and what they thought this year’s talking points would be – and has picked out some key…
Disaster Response Forum 2015 – speaker: Marc Lehmann
Marc Lehmann is lead partner, strategic risk consulting, catastrophe risk management Willis Risk & Analytics.
Brendan McManus confirms new PIB role
Brendan McManus has confirmed that he is to join Chris Giles-backed broker start-up PIB.
Willis completes Miller deal
Willis Group Holdings has completed its deal with Miller Insurance Services after receiving the necessary regulatory approvals.
Fight for talent in broking tipped to lead to further litigation
Recent high profile litigation in the broking sector related to team moves has been deemed the "tip of the iceberg" by market commentators who are predicting further similar disputes.
Ex-Towergate director Bartlett becomes Axa's northern branch boss
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has finished compiling the senior management team for its branch operation with the appointment of Lisa Bartlett as regional director for the north.
Interview: Nicolas Aubert: Meet the transformer
After a successful stint at AIG, Nicolas Aubert moved to a brokerage as CEO of Willis GB. He talks about how the lure of transforming the firm persuaded him to make the leap to the other side.