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Buying habits of millenials raise threat of conduct risk
Technology is increasingly distancing millennials from traditional purchase channels and sources of advice, research by consultancy Towers Watson has found.
Willis Northern Ireland MD Workman departs
Willis Northern Ireland managing director David Workman has stepped down after 28 years at the broker, Post understands.
International: Microinsurance: Starting small
How will the new microinsurance incubator launched by the World Economic Forum impact on lower-income communities, and what are other insurers doing to cater for this group?
Under-35s urged to actively shape London market's future
Willis deputy CEO and London Market Group chair Steve Hearn has called on Lloyd's and London market employees under the age of 35 to play an active role in shaping the future of the sector.
Market Moves - 19 March 2015
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Insurance giants ready India investment after FDI law passed
There is expected to be a flurry of movement in the Indian insurance market following India's government decision to increase the FDI cap.
Roundtable - Insurance Act: Facing up to the challenges ahead
Having been granted Royal Assent last month, the replacement for the Marine Insurance Act 1906 will come into force in August 2016. How will the industry cope with adapting to the reforms?
International: A shortage of talent
With the number of qualified claims adjusters in Singapore falling by one-third over the past 10 years, the country is facing an acute shortage of talent
Lloyd's recruits Asia-Pacific broker head
Lloyd's has appointed Chris Rummery in a newly created role - senior market development manager for Asia-Pacific.
Asian insurers should invest in market disruption, says Towers Watson
Consultancy Towers Watson is urging insurers in Asia to become a market disruptor before being disrupted.
Willis lines up 49% stake in India's Almondz
Willis has agreed to purchase a 49% stake in Almondz Insurance Brokers subject to the Indian foreign investment cap being increased by Parliament.
CMA inviting comments on Willis and Miller merger
The Competition and Markets Authority is asking for comments on the anticipated acquisition by Willis Group Holdings of Miller Insurance Services.
Guy Carpenter looks to Willis for analytics head
Matthew Eagle has been appointed international analytics head for Marsh reinsurance arm Guy Carpenter.
Willis Re confirms UK jobs at risk as it enters consultation process
Willis Re has confirmed that several London-based roles could be cut as part of an efficiency drive within its UK operation.
Willis Q4 2014 net income grows 11.8% against full year drop
Willis Group has reported a net income for the 12 months ended 31 December 2014 of $362m (£237m), a decrease from its 2013 result of $365m.
Terrorism: Defusing the terrorism bomb
Despite recent terrorist attacks, the insurance market remains resilient, with losses in property damage and business interruption remaining low. However, what effect will the changes to Pool Re have?
Willis and Miller merger a ‘tragedy’, says Gallagher boss Ross
Willis’ planned acquisition of Miller has been labelled "a tragedy" for the market by Arthur J Gallagher International CEO David Ross.
JLT's Howorth to leave Asia for UK role
Duncan Howorth is returning to the UK after two years as CEO JLT Asia, to become CEO of JLT’s UK employee benefits business.
Clark Thomson buys Willis’ Scottish commercial business and joins WCN
Clark Thomson Insurance Brokers has agreed a deal to acquire Willis’ commercial business in Scotland, while also joining the Willis Commercial Network.
Pan named Willis China CEO
Lincoln Pan, executive director Willis Hong Kong, is replacing Mitchell Ma as CEO Willis China.
Miller and Willis reach agreement on wholesale and specialty merger
Miller Insurance Services has reached an agreement with Willis Group Holdings to form a London wholesale specialist broking firm.
Europe, the next frontier for e-accounting....
XL Group's Simon Squires shares insights from the company's work with the Ruschlikon Initiative, which aims to make e-accounting more widely used within insurance.
Digital Distribution Strategies: Walking with dinosaurs?
The challenges insurers face as customers embrace the ‘omnichannel experience’ are enormous. How can they move from a disconnected multichannel approach to a genuinely integrated service before they face extinction?
Willis promotes Smaje to Willis GB broking head
Willis has promoted aerospace business CEO Philip Smaje to chief broking officer for Willis GB.