Middle East
Willis names new Middle East MD
Willis has appointed Paul Holmes to the role of managing director of Al Futtaim Willis Middle East.
Willis names new Middle East MD
Willis has appointed Paul Holmes to the role of managing director of Al Futtaim Willis Middle East.
Ace appoints head of transport risk management
Ace has appointmented Phil Skelton as head of transportation risk management for its overseas general operations.
Ace appoints head of transport risk management
Ace has appointmented Phil Skelton as head of transportation risk management for its overseas general operations.
Axa appoints new CEO for Gulf region push
Axa has appointed of Jérôme Droesch as CEO for the Gulf region.
Axa appoints new CEO for Gulf region push
Axa has appointed of Jérôme Droesch as CEO for the Gulf region.
Allianz appoints new CEO for CEEMA region
Bruce Bowers has been appointed CEO of Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and the North Africa Region of Allianz, based in Munich.
Allianz appoints new CEO for CEEMA region
Bruce Bowers has been appointed CEO of Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and the North Africa Region of Allianz, based in Munich.
RFIB appoints financial risk director
RFIB Group has appointed Neil Baker to the role of divisional director, financial and professional risks.
Mercer launches Saudi operation
Mercer has established a new operation in Saudi Arabia.
Mercer launches Saudi operation
Mercer has established a new operation in Saudi Arabia.
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Insurance Insight Q&A: Aon Benfield
In the latest of a regular focus on European insurance companies and brokers, Stephanie Denton talks to Marc Beckers, head of analytics in Europe, the Middle East and Africa for Aon Benfield.
Country review: Turkey
Turkey is one country that has ridden out the economic crisis well and is expecting growth in 2011. Jakki May reports on how the insurance market has seen out the financial storm and what its prospects are.
Zurich hails "milestone" in Middle East expansion as it closes deal
Zurich has announced that its subsidiary Zurich Insurance Company Ltd has completed the acquisition of 99.99% of Compagnie Libanaise D'Assurances SAL, a privately owned Lebanese insurer with branch operations in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Oman.
Zurich hails "milestone" in Middle East expansion as it closes deal
Zurich has announced that its subsidiary Zurich Insurance Company Ltd has completed the acquisition of 99.99% of Compagnie Libanaise D'Assurances SAL, a privately owned Lebanese insurer with branch operations in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Oman.
RFIB sees 13% growth
Lloyd's broker RFIB has credited its 13% growth in turnover for the year ended 30 June 2010 to the performance of its marine and reinsurance divisions.
Andrew King leaves Marsh to join Aon
Andrew King has joined Aon to enhance its claims consulting practice in the UK, and to contribute to the development of services across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Claims supplement - London Market Modernisation: We've come a long way
The introduction of the electronic claims file system has modernised the way the London market handles losses. Jane Bernstein reports on where these advances may lead next.
EMEA trade credit market
The impact of the financial downturn across Europe is clear to see but even in this uncertain time trade credit has remained buoyant and the future for this market is looking rosy according to Tim Smith.
Marsh signs exclusive agreement to boost offering in Iraq
Marsh has announced that it had signed a mutually exclusive agreement with Anglo Arab Insurance Brokers, the only international broker to be licensed and registered to operate in Iraq with offices across the country.
Haslip returns to Aon Benfield risk strategy team
Aon Benfield has appointed Gareth Haslip as head of the risk and capital strategy team for the UK & Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Environmental liability - Toxic sludge: No fudge over sludge
The recent high profile toxic sludge incident in Hungary has been described as a 'tragedy' by the country's government. Ralph Savage reports how experts from the rural insurance and legal communities and further afield are assessing the situation.
News analysis - RSA's emerging markets strategy: On the way up
The major UK insurance groups are currently setting out their stalls with regards to emerging markets. Mairi MacDonald met up with RSA's Paul Whittaker and Paul Holmes in Dubai to get the lowdown on its plans for this sector.