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GRP deal for WTW NI business still on after mega-merger collapse
Global Risk Partners has confirmed to Post that its agreement with Willis Towers Watson to buy WTW’s commercial risk and broking business in Northern Ireland will still go ahead despite the cancellation of the WTW-Aon merger.
Gallagher to cancel debt and investigate share buyback as Willis Re deal thwarted
Arthur J Gallagher has confirmed the termination of its deal to buy certain assets from Willis Towers Watson including Willis Re for $3.57bn (£2.52bn) and laid out plans for the funds as the Aon-WTW merger collapsed.
Aon share price soars as WTW and Gallagher’s dip after mega-deal termination
Aon’s share price rose as its mega-merger with Willis Towers Watson was terminated, while its deal partner and rival Gallagher’s fell.
Aon-WTW merger cancelled after DOJ legal impasse
Aon and Willis Towers Watson have ended their merger plans, citing the “impasse” with the US Department of Justice.
European Commission approves Aon/WTW merger on condition of divestitures
The European Commission has approved Aon’s $30m (£22m) takeover of Willis Towers Watson, on the condition that parts of WTW’s business are divested.
Regulators mull targets, disclosures and individual accountability to spur on D&I at financial services firms
Regulators are considering a range of policy options to boost diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector, including the use of representation targets and making senior managers directly responsible for D&I within their firms.
View from the Top video: Reflections on the pandemic with Gallagher’s Sue Langley
In this exclusive interview recorded as part of the Insurance Post Live Annual Conference 2021 Sue Langley, non-executive director at Gallagher, speaks about how brokers and insurers can repair the reputational damage done to the industry by the pandemic.
Aon and Willis Towers Watson antitrust court date set for November
Aon and Willis Towers Watson have been given a November date for the start of their antitrust trial against the US Department of Justice, which has objected to the proposed merger.
Government considering event insurance scheme in case of 'market failure'
The government is prepared to explore an insurance scheme for live entertainment in the event of a market failure, the secretary of state for digital, culture, media and sport Oliver Dowden has said.
Boardroom video: Leadership, decisions and management in modern insurance
In this video recorded as part of the Insurance Post Live Annual Conference 2021 an expert panel answer questions including:
Gallagher confirms personal data accessed in cyber attack
Gallagher is notifying “potentially affected” individuals and entities after an investigation showed systems affected by last year’s cyber incident held medical information, credit card information and more.
Adaptability and development front of mind as firms look forward to hybrid working
Boardrooms will need to remain adaptable as firms move to new working models in the wake of lockdown restrictions lifting, according to panellists at the Post LIVE annual conference.
Tom Wakefield named Gallagher Re CEO ahead of Willis Re merger
Gallagher has revealed that Tom Wakefield will become CEO of Gallagher Re taking over from Simon Behagg.
Seventh annual Dive In festival to call out performative allyship
The insurance industry’s annual diversity and inclusion festival, Dive In, will be held in September and will combine virtual and physical events, it has been confirmed.
Pen recruits Neil Bowdrey as first head of D&O
Pen Underwriting has appointed Neil Bowdrey to the newly created role of head of D&O as it looks to expand its presence in the directors’ and officers' insurance sector, Post can reveal.
Gallagher to pay $3.57bn for WTW assets including Willis Re
Aon and Willis Towers Watson have agreed to sell Willis Re and a portfolio of WTW assets to Gallagher for $3.57bn (£2.52bn) to help smooth their merger deal.
Analysis: Could pet damage insurance soften landlords' 'no pets' stance?
With pet ownership on the rise, could pet damage insurance persuade more landlords to allow their tenants to keep an animal companion?
Analysis: People agenda pushes advice and employee benefits up the list for brokers
Brokers have been urged to expand their offerings with wellbeing and employee benefit propositions as demands from clients shift due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Gallagher’s Simon Collings on market conditions and if - just if - we are seeing positive signs
Times have been tough recently but as new entrants enter certain parts of the market Simon Collings, managing director of national broking and placement at Gallagher, asks if this could be the start of more positive signs across the insurance market?
Intelligence: Broker Focus - No sign of slowdown in broker mergers and acquisitions
Many parts of life have been on hold for the past year but broker mergers and acquisitions have gone from strength to strength. Post discovers why this sector has been so resilient and asks what the future might bring
Intelligence: World of work - how brokers are adapting to the new normal
The longer the pandemic goes on the more profound and permanent the changes in the world of work are likely to be. The broking market has responded well, especially since it once prided itself on the importance of face-to-face deals. Post asks what this…
Analysis: Tapping into the returners talent pool
Post investigates whether the insurance industry is welcoming of returners who have had a career gap, assessing the programmes in place to support them and the range of skills, experience, motivation and fresh perspective that they can bring to an…
CNA confirms systems disconnection after 'sophisticated cybersecurity attack'
CNA Financial Corporation has confirmed being hit by a sophisticated cybersecurity attack on Sunday causing network disruption and impacting some of its systems including corporate email.
Advertising feature: British Insurance Awards 2020 winner Q&A - Sedgwick
The British Insurance Awards saw Sedgwick scoop three awards in the categories - Major Loss, Young Achiever and Digital Innovation. Post caught up with the team at Sedgwick to discuss their experiences when it comes to handling claims, what the awards…