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Torus names power and utilities underwriter
Property and casualty insurer Torus has appointed Louis Scott as an underwriter in its power and utilities team.
Recruitment moves
A selection of this months people moves in reinsurance
Central eyes opportunities after £1.2m move
Aberdeen-based broker Central Insurance has hired former Aon, Willis and Axa staff to operate its new office in Glasgow, after investing £1.2m in the new venture.
Miller in FTSE 250 drive
Independent broker Miller has hired the former chief executive of Aon Global UK, Ken MacDonald, to spearhead its expansion in the corporate risk sector.
General aviation recruits join Aon
Aon has made six new appointments to its general aviation team, specialising in industrial aid and commercial aircraft.
Broker Central Insurance pulls into Glasgow central
Central Insurance Services has consolidated its position as Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker with the opening of a new office in Glasgow.
Aon sweetened as Prudential stays
Aon Global has kept the broking rights for UK insurer Prudential, Reinsurance can reveal.
London market throws off "macho" resistance tag
The London market is on track to manage the "vast majority" of its claims electronically by 2011 despite persistent resistance to change within the sector, London Market Group chairman Barnabas Hurst-Bannister has claimed.
Aon poltical risk map launched
Political and financial instability remain a feature of the business landscape as a result of the recession, according to Aon Risk Services.
Aon lead broker for Ethiopian Airlines crash
Aon was the lead broker for the Ethiopian Airlines plane which crashed on January 25th, Reinsurance can reveal...
Aon payments to Manchester United already at £35.9m
Aon has already paid Manchester United £35.9m for the sponsorship deal beginning in 2010/11 season, filings show.
Aon financial services trio joins JLT
Former chairman and exec directors defect to rival
Willis the lead broker for $7m ransom supertanker
Willis is the lead broker for the Greek tanker released by Somali pirates after record $7m ransom paid. Small shares of the business also broked by Marsh and Aon.
UK government failing exporters
UK government must support contract bonds for exporters.
Crime scene investigation
Amy Ellis reports on how police forensic investigations can delay the reinstatement process for buildings and examines the implications this has for major loss claims.
Companies report sustainable growth, continuity and profitability
Aon’s global survey shows more companies are employing mature ERM practices.
Aon appoints new sales director
Kelvin Chadwick joins from Bridge
Ship owners face P&I premium increases
Outlook for medium term “cautiously positive”, according to Aon
Aon to assist Law Society with solicitors' PI renewals
Insurer to help prepare firms for 2010 renewal
Keep schtum
Rachel Gordon looks into contingent commissions, questions why so many brokers and insurers refuse to explain their strategies, and queries whether the Financial Services Authority's stance is strong enough.
Former Aon COO chooses Liberty
Kirk Maddern appointed chief operating officer
Aon said to be lead broker for crashed American Airlines plane
Aon was the lead broker for an American Airlines plane that crashed in Jamaica, Reinsurance has learned.
Former Benfield Corporate Risks founder leaving Aon
John Lapsley is moving on on after a year of integrating the Benfield Corporate Risks into Aon