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Risk managers urged to consider insurance for M&A deals
There are signs of resurgence in the mergers and acquisitions market after the comparative down-turn in 2008 and 2009, with the number of warranty and indemnity policies written by Chartis Insurance in the UK in 2010 forecast to increase by more than 100…
Aon lists five earthquke hotspots
Aon Benfield has identified the Caribbean, Cascadia in North America, Chile, Indonesia and Japan as areas where mega-earthquakes of moment magnitude (Mw) 8+ are most likely to occur in the future.
Aon Benfield outlines South African earthquake threat
Aon Benfield has claimed that Cape Town could be affected by an earthquake close to magnitude 7.0 but with a very low probability.
Henderson's ranks swell by twelve
Henderson Insurance has announced 12 new appointments within the past six weeks.
Postscript - Five years ago: Marsh may sell broking operations
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
LMG outlines next phase of electronic endorsement pilot
London Market Group has announced that its electronic endorsements pilot is moving into the next phase.
US "elevated" up as Aon unveils 2010 Terrorism Threat Map
International counterterrorism efforts appear to be stifling the ability of terrorist groups to mount significant attacks on the scale of those of September 11, 2001, according to the 2010 Aon Terrorism Threat Map.
Lockton adds to CSR team
Insurance broker Lockton has appointed charity insurance specialist Richard Prenter to its corporate risk solutions team.
Aon expands product recall and contamination team
Aon crisis management has appointed Christof Bentele as global managing director and Bernhard Steves as regional director, Americas of the product recall and contamination team.
The insurance sector needs to evolve, says Aon Germany chairman
The insurance sector needs to evolve and reform what it currently offers to better reflect client needs, Ralph Liebke, chairman and CEO of Aon Germany, has told delegates at a conference in Paris.
JLT's share price hits 12 month high on Aon acquisition talk
Shares in Lloyd's broker JLT continued to rise this morning following speculation that Aon is preparing to buyout its major shareholder.
Libya plane crash losses to hit Catlin, broked by Aon
A Libyan Airbus crashed when trying to land at Tripoli airport early on Wednesday, killing 103 passengers and crew aboard.
Biba preview - speakers' views: Excel-lent adventure
This year's British Insurance Broker's Association conference held in London on 19 and 20 May will see 2810 attendees descend on the Excel conference centre where 168 exhibition stands await. We caught up with some of the event's speakers to find out…
BI specialists urge policy clarifications
Business interruption specialists have urged insurers to clarify their policies following the publication of a Chartered Institute of Loss Adjuster BI wording review.
Aon Q1 net income and reinsurance commissions drop
Net income attributable to Aon stockholders was $178m, compared to $280m for the prior year quarter. Retail commissions rise but reinsurance commissions drop.
US stock market plunges
The US stock market plunged on Tuesday after downgrades to debt ratings in Greece and Portugal sent stocks falling over 2% at the end of trading.
Aerospace cost declines
The price of insurance for the aerospace industry looks set to continue to decline in 2010, for the fourth year in a row, according to Aon's Aerospace insurance markets outlook 2010 report.
Aerospace insurance costs continues steady descent
Reduction in exposure to risks throughout the aerospace sector means insurance costs are falling and further reductions are likely this year, according to Aon's Aerospace Insurance Market Outlook 2010.
Power Place adds six to broker development team
Power Place has made a series of new appointments to its broker development team.
Business interruption policies need 21st century update: Aon
Stephen Cross, chief executive officer of Aon Global Risk Consulting, has released a statement on the business and insurance implications of the ash cloud that has been causing difficulties across much of Europe:
10 years ago: Service standards are blasted
Today's London insurance market has "completely unacceptable service standards", with both documentation and claims payments far too slow.
Henderson in Leeds acquisition
Henderson Insurance has acquired Leeds-based Denney O’Hara (Life and Pensions) and Denney O’Hara for an undisclosed sum.
Interview: Dominic Christian, Aon Benfield
Reinsurance interviewed Aon Benfield’s new co-chief executive Dominic Christian about why Andrew Appel moved across to Aon, what the future is for former Benfield CEO Grahame Chilton, and why the company is still looking to acquire.
Aon Benfield names co-CEOs as Appel takes new role
Michael Bungert, Aon Benfield chief executive of the Americas, and CEO of International, Dominic Christian, have been named as co-CEOs of the Aon Benfield.