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Willis opens new Eastern European base
Willis has received official approval from local authorities to open a representative office in Kazakhstan.
Willis launches distressed assets practice
Willis North America has unveiled a new distressed assets practice aimed at advising clients on the management of risks associated with financially distressed, foreclosed or abandoned properties.
Willis Re opens Toronto office
Reinsurance broker appoints Robert M. Wildbore as office head for the fourth Canadian office.
Commercial insurance prices remain level for fifth straight quarter
A fragile global economy, excess capacity in virtually every line of commercial insurance and last year's below-average catastrophic losses combined to keep commercial insurance prices flat during the first quarter of 2010, according to global…
Bloodstock: Beating the odds
The going is tough for bloodstock insurers, with overcapacity, pressure on rates and a tendency towards self insurance. Jane Bernstein reports on the financial pressures involved in the industry.
Willis commitment
The Willis commercial network has announced two of its largest members, Berkeley Insurance Group and Beaumonts Insurance Brokers, have committed to remain with WCN in long-term deals.
Brokers Berkeley and Beaumonts recommit to Willis commercial network
The Willis commercial network has announced two of its largest members, Berkeley Insurance Group and Beaumonts Insurance Brokers, have committed to remain with WCN in long-term deals.
Postscript - Five years ago: Marsh may sell broking operations
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
Interview - Nicola Harvey: Embracing new horizons
Incoming Airmic chairman Nicola Harvey talks to Lynn Rouse about relishing career challenges, working with passionate people and her plans to deal proactively with emerging risks.
Willis chair: risk models can help alleviate poverty
The scientific models used by the insurance industry to assess the financial risks of extreme weather events could help governments and aid agencies develop new approaches for sustainable development and poverty alleviation, according to Rowan Douglas,…
Former Willis director appointed Guy Carpenter MD
Guy Carpenter & Company has appointed Patrick Ryan its Irish market representative.
LMG outlines next phase of electronic endorsement pilot
London Market Group has announced that its electronic endorsements pilot is moving into the next phase.
Willis: Oil rig losses to push up rates
The Deepwater Horizon and Aban Pearl drilling rig losses, which have left energy insurers with a $795m (£542m) bill, will cause rate increases and destabilise the market, Wills has claimed.
Marsh raids Willis for insolvency team
Marsh has launched a dedicated practice to provide risk and insurance advice to UK insolvency practitioners after appointing six employees from rival broker Willis.
Captives - interview: A captivating scene
Katherine Blackler talks to Dominic Wheatley of Willis' captive management practice about his career, the challenges faced by captive managers and the relationships they have with their reinsurance brokers.
Willis raids RSA for Russia and Middle East boss
Willis Group has appointed Scott Pickering CEO, Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and South Africa, effective immediately.
IIWG future in doubt as ABI looks to pick up leadership
The Association of British Insurers is expected to take up the mantle from the Insurance Industry Working Group, after the change of government threw its future into question.
FSA in limbo as coalition puts Bank of England in charge
The coalition government has granted macro-prudential regulation of financial services to the Bank of England to rectify the "defective" tripartite system, according to the Treasury.
BIBA 2010: Willis CEO questions FSA's "grandfathering" of Quinn
Willis chief executive Joe Plumeri has questioned the Financial Services Authority's role in the problems revolving around Quinn Insurance.
Survey - Insurance buyers: Making decisions
Elizabeth Duffy reveals the results of recent research into what corporate risk managers look for when selecting a broker partner — and what frustrates them.
Towers Watson issues Solvency II insurer warning
Risk management consultancy Towers Watson has warned that insurers may be “cutting corners” in their approach to the Solvency II’s QIS5 exercise.
Towers Watson issues Solvency II insurer warning
Risk management consultancy Towers Watson has warned that insurers may be “cutting corners” in their approach to the Solvency II’s QIS5 exercise.
Garwyn names new CEO
Garwyn has appointed the former chairman of glaobal sales at Xchanging, Stewart McCulloch, as its new chief executive.
Towers Watson results hit by heavy merger costs
Net income falls $32m from the third quarter of 2009 due to transaction and integration costs from the merger.