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Willis appoints new CEO for Japan retail
Willis Group has appointed Yoshihide Enomoto as president and chief executive of its retail brokerage business in Japan.
Canopius recruits Bevan to boost health
Lloyd's insurer Canopius has expanded its UK accident and health underwriting team with the appointment of Matt Bevan from Aon.
Aon’s McKenna steps down
Aon’s lead director Andrew McKenna has resigned.
Aon says low airline claims won't cut rates
Aon Risk Solutions has said airline claims were historically low last year but warned that the risk that the aviation industry represents remains high and insurance prices are likely to remain stable.
CII urges insurers to sign internship pledge
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched its first good practice guide for internships in the general insurance and financial services professions.
Insurers and brokers sign up to CII internship good practice guide
The Chartered Insurance Institute has launched its first good practice guide for internships in the general insurance and financial services professions.
Markerstudy sponsors Aon at the WTCC
Markerstudy Group has confirmed its sponsorship of team Aon in the 2012 FIA World Touring Car Championships.
Barbon hires former Axa manager for CKW boss role
Barbon Insurance has appointed Tim Wilson to managing director of Cadogan Keelan Westall.
Market moves: UK General and Towergate lead the pack
Insurer UK General and broker Towergate were the main movers and shakers this week, appointing a new chief operating officer and director of group mergers and acquisitions respectively.
Build Assure launches latent defects product
Federation of Master Builders subsidiary Build Assure has today launched a new insurance product which protects its members and general developers against loss arising from latent defects in new build properties.
Aon Risk Solutions appoints ex-JLT man Marshall as power leader
Aon Risk Solutions has confirmed the appointment of former JLT employee Darren Marshall as power construction leader.
Aon extends power team with recruit from RK Harrison
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Darren Marshall as power construction leader.
Aon and Axa team up to provide PI policy to IFAs
Aon Risk Solution and Axa Commercial Lines bosses have finalized an exclusive agreement to provide professional indemnity insurance for independent financial advisors in the UK.
Ahmed takes up new Aon Benfield MENA CEO role
Aon Benfield has appointed Ahmed Rajab as CEO, Middle East and North Africa.
Chilton steps down from Aon Benfield roles to focus on holding company
Grahame Chilton will step down from his combined roles at Aon Benfield to concentrate on his new position as non-executive chairman of Aon's recently formed UK holding company.
Trade credit – Asian boom
Marsh China recently observed a significant increase in demand for trade credit insurance from Asian firms wanting to protect their balance sheets against the potential default of eurozone trading partners. Francesca Nyman asked several market insiders…
European construction – back to good health?
Construction markets have suffered across the globe with the financial downturn biting hard. Edward Murray investigates whether there are any glimmers of hope for the European market in 2012.
Market moves: Insurers dominate again
Zurich made two high-profile appointments this week, as the recruitment space was once again dominated by insurers.
Willis makes u-turn over contingent commissions as profits tumble
Broker stresses new stance does not have an impact on most business.
Market moves: Spring comes early for insurers
Following a strong week for managing general agents, insurers were the main recruiters this week as the market begins its move into the spring.
Aon Risk Solutions expands reach of Manchester boss Kielty
Aon Risk Solutions boss Jane Kielty has seen her remit extended to include heading up the Leeds and Sheffield operations of the firm's corporate business.
Aon Limited appoints Pettigrew as non-executive director
Aon Limited, the UK risk management and reinsurance business of Aon Corporation, has appointed Jim Pettigrew as a non-executive director, with immediate effect.
Aon Risk Solutions named global risk and insurance broker to Petrofac
Aon Risk Solutions has been appointed by Petrofac to provide global risk management and brokerage services.
Bluefin boss takes over reins as CII broking faculty chair
Bluefin chief executive Stuart Reid has vowed to promote the "highest standards of competence" following his appointment as chair of the Chartered Insurance Institute's insurance broking faculty.