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Market Moves: Liberty makes three additions
Liberty was the most active recruiter this week, with Liberty International Underwriters appointing two senior underwriters to its aviation team and Liberty Syndicates adding a class underwriter to its war and terrorism unit.
Study could pave way for insuring CSS risks
A group of insurers claim to have found a way to remove barriers to the development of Carbon Capture and Storage technology in Europe, paving, paving the way for more effective action to prevent climate change.
Roundtable: The Arab Spring - Identifying and handling the risks
The unrest in the Middle East over the past two years has created a host of new risks for companies operating in the region. How should the insurance industry adapt in response?
Interview: Joe Plumeri - Unfinished Business
Reflecting on 12 years at the helm, outgoing Willis chairman and chief executive Joe Plumeri tells Post he has no intention of coasting to the finish line, and that the insurance industry's 'golden age' is still to come.
Top five European stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Solvency II can be good for captives, Aon says
The Solvency II regulatory framework presents challenges for parent organisations and their captives structures, but it can also bring benefits, according to Markus Mende, Aon Risk Consulting's group managing director.
Can Germany's local brokers serve global firms?
After calls for the German insurance market to open up to the international market, Francesca Nyman asks whether it could really support new business from this quarter.
Direct Group eyes US expansion following sale to Ryan Specialty Group
Direct Group chief executive Derek Coles intends to take advantage of new opportunities to enter international territories following the completion of the firm's sale to Ryan Specialty Group.
Sponsorship: Your name here
From wheelchair rugby to fencing, insurers have a strong interest in sport. Why is such sponsorship so popular, and how do the parties involved benefit?
Giles appoints corporate risks branch director
Independent insurance broker Giles has appointed John Leckie as branch director for its corporate risks business.
International brokers target London market for growth opportunities
International brokers are looking to London for opportunities to grow their businesses amid signs that the capital's mergers and acquisitions market is heating up.
Business interruption: Playing with fire
Confusion and costs have led to fewer businesses taking out adequate business interruption cover, putting them at risk of significant losses. How can the industry rectify the situation?
Smaller brokers get niche to tackle emerging Asian markets
Small brokers in South East Asia are turning to specialist insurance products that are considered too niche to be of interest to their larger counterparts as Nicky Burridge reports.
Linuo Power in solar warranty deal with Aon's China JV
International photovoltaic firm Linuo Power has launched warranty cover for solar modules supplied by Aon-Cofco, a joint venture between broker Aon and state-owned Chinese conglomerate Cofco Group.
Aon Benfield launches Thailand flood model
Global broker Aon Benfield has launched a flood model for Thailand to help global insurers better understand their exposures in the region.
Aon Benfield launches Thailand flood model
Reinsurance broker Aon Benfield has created a flood model for Thailand to help insurers better understand exposures.
Aon reports Q3 income growth
Aon has reported organic revenue growth of 4%, driving total group revenue to $2.7bn in the third quarter of 2012.
Marsh backing Project Noah despite rival Aon joining flood insurance race
Aon Benfield's decision to unveil a reinsurance-based flood risk solution has sparked a bullish response from rival Marsh's top flood specialist, who claimed that the launch of his firm's Project Noah proposal is imminent.
Alesco recruits Aon construction specialist
Energy insurance broker Alesco has appointed Aon's Alison Baker as a risk and insurance power construction specialist.
Post magazine - 25 October 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Bluefin builds Birmingham corporate team
Bluefin has named Aon's Adam Morris and Lisa Tollley as account directors in Birmingham with immediate effect.
Choosing an insurer: Avoiding the money trap
The rush to the bottom over price by customers can only hurt the industry, but brokers are well placed to stop the rot by offering their clients advice on the difference that choosing the right insurer can make.
Bluefin appoints Reich's Capel
Axa-owned insurance broker Bluefin has appointed John Capel as regional managing director.
'Super cedants' force reinsurers into caution
Consolidation among insurers means that catastrophe reinsurers could be more exposed to shocks on exposures, according to a study published today.