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Towergate recruits Aon boss for sales role
Towergate Insurance has appointed Lisa Bartlett as divisional sales director for retail broking.
Aviva's relationship with Willis Networks tipped to be under review
Aviva is reviewing its partnership with Willis Networks, Post understands.
PPO demand to put off 'silver bullet' investment in insurance
General insurers will not get the 'silver bullet' investment needed to offset potential liabilities from the growing number of periodical payment order settlements in the UK as typical lump sum claimants are increasingly seeking PPOs.
UK insurers face capital hike under RMS v11
UK insurers may see increases of up to 97% in their capital requirement for catastrophe exposures under Solvency II rules when making calculations under the new RMS model version 11, with French and German insurers facing similar though not quite so…
Willis appoints Asia FINEX head
Willis has appointed Tony Mitchell as regional head of the firm's financial, executive risk and professional liability business in Asia-Pacific, in response to the increasing exposures faced by executives of companies expanding globally.
Market moves: A busy week in recruitment
The insurance industry enjoyed a busy week in recruitment, and brokers were the main movers and shakers as Marsh UK & Ireland welcomed a new chief executive and Giles named a new COO.
Ex-Willis man Mikrut takes up JLT Re executive VP role
JLT Reinsurance has appointed Henry Mikrut as executive vice president.
Willis appoints Latin America reinsurance CEO
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Antonio Tosti to the newly-created role of chief executive of Willis' Latin America reinsurance business.
Market moves: Broking steps up the recruitment push
This week the recruitment space belonged to the broking community, which saw major moves across the sector. In the past seven days, Willis, Lorica, Giles and Lockton all named new senior staff.
Willis Re appoints Angelini-Hurll to newly created role
Willis Re has appointed Kieran Angelini-Hurll as regional director of its Indian Sub-Continent, Middle East, North Africa and Turkey operations.
Willis Re appoints regional director for APAC and ME
The reinsurance arm of broker Willis Group today appointed Kieran Angelini-Hurll as regional director of its Indian Sub-Continent, Middle East, North Africa and Turkey operations.
Towers Watson opens German branch
Towers Watson (Re)Insurance Brokers has continued its expansion in continental Europe with the creation of an operation in Germany.
A survivor's guide to a Eurozone breakup
The Eurozone is experiencing instability that could threaten its very existence. As the possibility of a break up edges ever closer, insurers and other financial institutions must be ready to act, explains Robert Hall.
Willis restructure aims to integrate "siloed and independent businesses"
Willis Global, the reinsurance, specialties and wholesale arm of Willis Group, will implement a series of "client-centric" structural changes aimed at growing the premiums placed annually through its three core segments.
Towers Watson builds IMC business with senior European appointments
Towers Watson has appointed Sabine Leboulanger in France and Henning Maass in Germany to lead the growth of its Insurance Management Consultancy practice in Europe.
ISA 2012: Chinese cool on Western insurance brands and MNC employment
The outlook for the Chinese insurance sector continues to be attractive, but international players are challenged on many fronts, such as limited geographical reach and restrictions over the way they conduct businesses.
Willis Ireland acquires Attain Consulting
The Irish arm of broker Willis Group has added to its domestic employee benefits business with the acquisition of Attain Consulting and sister company Trustee Principles for an undisclosed sum.
Willis appoints new CEO for Norway
Willis Group has appointed Nils Arne Fagerli CEO of Willis Norway AS, effective immediately.
Free webinar: The property and casualty market in south east Asia
Post and Insurance Insight in conjunction with the Chartered Insurance Institute recently held a free webinar on the property and casualty insurance markets in south east Asia.
Marine: A stormy start to 2012 and choppy waters ahead
With the Costa Concordia disaster in January, the marine market has had a tough start to the year. What impact has this had on the state of play in an already difficult sector?
Online video: Commercial property - managing natural disaster risk
Globally, 2011 was a record year for natural catastrophe losses, highlighting flood risk as an issue of major concern for corporates, their brokers and insurers.
Online video: Commercial property - managing natural disaster risk
Globally, 2011 was a record year for natural catastrophe losses, highlighting flood risk as an issue of major concern for corporates, their brokers and insurers.
All change as super-regulator hovers over Hong Kong
The Hong Kong insurance market is due to undergo some significant changes in the near future as an independent insurance regulator is established. Jonathan Swift looks at the market now and the challenges to come.
Ace launches mapping tool for catastrophe and supply chain exposures
Ace and Willis Re Analytics have launched the Ace Cat Web platform to help companies evaluate their catastrophe exposures, as well as those of their suppliers and customers.