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ILS sector investment return falls
Insurance-linked securities investment return falls.
Reinsurance industry 'better positioned' to respond to clients' needs
Guy Carpenter claims the industry is better positioned to respond to clients' needs than 2008.
Insurance merger activity to increase in 2010
Mergers to grow in soft market, Willis says.
Lockton opens new office in Rio de Janeiro
Antonio de Novaes and Paula Malafaia named to lead operations.
Kidnap and ransom insurance rates set for increase
Aon urges ship owners to seek quotes to beat rise.
Allianz launches plant machinery guide
Insurer produces online guide for brokers.
Jardine Lloyd Thompson cites opportunities for public private partnerships
JLT underlines opportunities for P3 in US and emerging markets.
Pick of the week
Small adjusters to launch own association; QBE keen to acquire in Europe; Axa exits CHO code to establish own model; Only enters into administration; and Groupama restructure is hailed a success
Aon Benfield Fac in new capital markets offering
Fac broking division of Aon Benfield launches Fac Pool Re.
HSBC withdraws motor insurance service
Insurer will cease to underwrite new motor business.
Marsh extends Green Road partnership to UK clients
Marsh customers to access technology to promote safer driving.
Higos extends emergency cover
Broker revamps household product
JLT Re grabs another broker from Aon Benfield
JLT Re recruits Dan Collins from Aon Benfield.
Charles Taylor Consulting reports 15% increase in revenues
Broker says group revenue growth was significantly benefited by exchange rates
UK insurance industry losing £159m a year in ‘document wastage’
Unnecessary document printing costing industry, survey finds.
Study reveals lack of confidence in risk management frameworks
Frameworks judged to be insufficient by Marsh survey
RFIB opens Perth office
Lloyd's (re)insurance broker RFIB has announced it has established a new office in Perth as part of its expansion moves in the Australian and Far East markets.