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Willis Re names Beedle as Asia chief
Willis Re has promoted James Beedle, pictured, to be chief executive of its Asian operations.
Willis launches new online trading portal with Simply Business
Willis has teamed up with Simply Business to launch eQuote, a new e-trading comparison platform for the exclusive use of Willis Networks members in the UK.
Car insurance prices fall for first time in more than three years
The results of the Confused and Towers Watson car insurance price index for the first quarter of 2012 also reveal that the cost of comprehensive cover fell by 3.3% in the last quarter, with third-party, fire and theft premiums seeing a smaller decrease…
Free webinar: The property & casualty market in South East Asia
Post and Insurance Insight in conjunction with the Chartered Insurance Institute will present a free webinar on the property and casualty insurance markets in South East Asia today at 16:00 Hong Kong time and 8:00 GMT.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Asian aviation: risk or opportunity?
The Asian aviation market is set to grow rapidly in the next 20 years, bringing many opportunities for insurers. But Edward Murray asks whether underwriters are taking all the future risks into consideration.
Broking SME: Battle stations in the fight for the little guy
Brokers are facing increased competition for SME customers, but they're not going down without a fight
Willis appoints new CEO for Japan retail
Willis Group has appointed Yoshihide Enomoto as president and chief executive of its retail brokerage business in Japan.
CII urges insurers to sign internship pledge
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched its first good practice guide for internships in the general insurance and financial services professions.
Insurers and brokers sign up to CII internship good practice guide
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched its first good practice guide for internships in the general insurance and financial services professions.
Market moves: UK General and Towergate lead the pack
Insurer UK General and broker Towergate were the main movers and shakers this week, appointing a new chief operating officer and director of group mergers and acquisitions respectively.
Boards need to wake up to cyber threats
Company directors must wake up to cyber threats or risk litigation from all sides, according to Francis Kean of Willis Group Holdings.
Boards urged to wake up to cyber threats and liabilities
Company directors must wake up to cyber threats or they risk litigation from all sides, according to Willis.
Market moves: Insurers are the main movers
Insurers were, once again, the main movers and shakers this week, Ecclesiastical leading the way with the appointment of four new directors, while Allianz, QBE, XL and Arc Legal also welcomed new staff.
Aftermath of Japan earthquake serves as reality check for insurance industry
One year ago, Japan was shaken to its core by a magnitude nine earthquake. The shockwaves from Tohoku-Oki on 11 March 2011 are still causing ripples among insurers, risk modelling firms and reinsurers.
Pool for PPOs splits insurers and reinsurers
Insurers and reinsurers are split over the idea of an industry pooling solution to deal with the size and duration of periodical payment orders, according to a straw poll conducted by actuary Towers Watson.
French appointment builds Towers Watson European brokerage
Towers Watson has reinforced its position in the French reinsurance brokerage market with the appointment of Faiza Lefèvre as a senior broker.
Ahmed takes up new Aon Benfield MENA CEO role
Aon Benfield has appointed Ahmed Rajab as CEO, Middle East and North Africa.
Willis appoints Bellone MD of European capital markets
Willis Group Holdings has named Andrea Bellone as managing director in the European team of Willis Capital Markets & Advisory, effective immediately.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The 10 most read stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny has a narrow escape at a mind-reading event
Market Moves: Brokers back with a bang
After two slow weeks, the broking sector has seen an upswing in activity, with a number of large players making high-profile appointments.
Asian air traffic a game changer in aviation market, warns broker boss
Air travel in Asia Pacific is set to significantly surpass that of North America and Europe in the next five years, increasing the exposure of airlines operating in the region to potentially game-changing risks such as reputational risk.
Thomas charged with maximising Willis' $40bn global premium
Willis Group has appointed David Thomas as director of strategy and transformation within its global businesses division.