Africa
Quake models to bridge gap in growing market
Aon Benfield has launched new Algeria and Morocco earthquake models, aimed at providing a more reliable estimation of losses insured properties face in these countries.
Aria reaches partnership deal with Globe Med
Aria Assistance has signed a strategic partnership for the delivery of assistance services with Africa and Middle East regional healthcare business Globe Med.
Spotlight on Economy and Society: Big money in micro insurance?
Eager to tap into new markets, insurers are forming new micro insurance partnerships in the far corners of the world.
Legal & General reshuffles overseas business
Legal & General has reorganised its international business, with overseas chief executive Gareth Hoskins taking early retirement and two directors sharing his responsibilities.
Automated weather stations bring low-cost insurance to Rwanda's farmers
As Rwandan farmers face increasingly erratic rainfall, Swiss Re has helped with the launch of an innovative programme that uses automated weather stations to provide low-cost insurance to protect farmers' loans for high-yielding seeds, fertilisers and…
Crawford recruits CEMEA business development director
Crawford & Company has appointed Tobias Walter, pictured, as business development director for Continental Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Ghana Agricultural Insurance Pool makes first payment to farmers
One hundred and thirty six farmers in the northern region of Ghana have become the first beneficiaries of payments from the drought index insurance product under the Ghana Agricultural Insurance Pool.
Economic downturn driving liability demand
Demand for higher levels of liability insurance has surged across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, according to Marsh.
AGCS names new EMEA aviation head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has promoted Henning Haagen to global head of aviation Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific with effect from 1 January 2013.
Piracy risks undiminished by Somali election, says Willis
The election of Somalia's first formal government in more than 20 years is unlikely to mitigate risks of piracy in the Gulf of Aden according to a report from Willis.
Reinsurance market is united, says Guy Carpenter
Guy Carpenter & Company has praised the reinsurance industry for "coming of age" and finally "converging".
BlackRock recruits Leidtke for FIG role
BlackRock has appointed Patrick Liedtke, pictured, to lead its Financial Institutions Group in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Allianz poised for sub-Saharan growth with new CEO appointment
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is to establish a significant local presence in sub-Saharan Africa with the appointment of Delphine Maidou as chief executive of its regional subsidiary.
AGCS boosts Africa footprint with new hire
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is to establish a local presence in sub-Saharan Africa with the appointment of Delphine Maidou, pictured, as chief executive of its regional subsidiary AGCS of Africa.
Kiln sells South African operation to One Financial Investment Holdings
Specialist insurance and reinsurance underwriting group Kiln has agreed to sell Kiln South Africa to One Financial Investment Holdings for an undisclosed sum.
Willis restructures international operations
Willis International has reorganised its Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa operations amid a management resuffle.
Towers Watson promotes Howard to insurance and reinsurance global leader
Towers Watson has appointed Ross Howard, pictured, to global leader for its insurance and reinsurance brokerage business effective from 1 October.
Clyde & Co to open Libya office
Law firm Clyde & Co is opening an office in Tripoli, which will be the firm's fifth in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Beazley offers single piracy and war product
Beazley is offering owners of ships sailing in troubled waters the option to buy one policy covering war risks and piracy.
Crawford nabs Cunningham Lindsey COO for EMEA role
Crawford & Company EMEA/A-P has appointed former Cunningham Lindsey UK chief operating officer and chief finance officer John Jenner to commercial director and director of strategy & performance development for the region.
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.
Crisis pushes EMEA risk managers to demonstrate value
Risk managers across EMEA are using the financial crisis to demonstrate how they add value, and are gaining kudos in the boardroom as a result, according to Marsh's latest report.
Aon's political risk and terrorism map warns 37 countries are more dangerous
Aon Risk Solutions has downgraded 37 countries including the UK in its 2012 Terrorism & Political Violence Map, largely due to civil unrest.
Shipping sector faces new risks 100 years on from Titanic disaster
To mark the centenary of the Titanic sinking, Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty has recorded what it views as the biggest risks to the shipping industry today.