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Bluefin CEO says Marsh acquisition talks are ‘no surprise’
Bluefin said there is “no surprise” that there is speculation over the sale of the business to Marsh.
Axa eyes Bluefin sale, says report
Axa is in talks to offload its UK commercial broking operation Bluefin to international broking giant Marsh according to Sky News.
Besso in talks over possible sale
Investor BP Marsh is in talks with “various interested parties” over the sale of Lloyd’s broker Besso.
Marsh hires Wilis executive Ailsa King
Marsh has hired Ailsa King as chief client officer from Willis Towers Watson.
Hanjin crisis now a ‘global claims phenomenon’, loss adjusters warn
Loss adjusters have been appointed multi-million pound contracts to recover cargo lost as a result of the Hanjin shipping crisis.
D&O innovation
With a spate of innovation in the directors’ & officers’ market, how is the cover staying relevant in a constantly changing world?
One third of UK firms now buy cyber cover
UK firms are taking increasingly seriously the need for adequate cyber insurance, with 29% of businesses now in the process of buying cover.
Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016: The winners
The winners of the Claims Awards Asia-Pacific 2016 were announced on 8 September in Singapore.
Global renewal rates fall for 13th consecutive quarter, says Marsh
Global commercial insurance renewal rates dropped 3.6% in the second quarter of 2016 according to the Marsh Global Insurance Market Index.
H1 catastrophe losses to exceed 2015, says Marsh
Global insured catastrophe losses have increased in the first half of 2016 to $27bn (£21bn) compared to $19bn (£15bn) in the first half of 2015, according to Marsh.
Broker bias: Is there conflict over commission?
Risk managers are increasingly worried about broker conflicts of interest. Are there enough checks in place?
Glaser confident after "strong quarter" for Marsh
Global insurance broker Marsh had a solid second quarter of 2016.
Former Marsh UK and Asia-Pacific CEO appointed to North American business
Former Marsh UK CEO Martin South has been appointed president of the company’s US and Canada division.
Arium and Advisen team up to help insurers tackle black swans
Specialist risk modeller Arium and data provider Advisen today launched a strategic partnership to use casualty accumulation scenarios to assess insurance portfolio exposure to catastrophic casualty risk.
Jonathan Evans, Maurice Tulloch, Aviva, Allianz and Covea among 2016 BIA winners
Former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Insurance and Financial Services Jonathan Evans, pictured, was last night acclaimed as the achievement winner at the British Insurance Awards.
Interview: Mark Weil, Marsh
Mark Weil, Marsh UK and Ireland CEO, talks to Stephanie Denton about his busy tenure, integrating acquisitions and what comes next
Top 50 UK Brokers Listing 2016 - one to 10
Post details the top 10 firms' headquarters, staff and major acquisitions
Broker networks: Better together?
Broker networks have seen new members, management buyouts and questions over independence, is the future bright for them?
Blog: New minimum wage increases retail's exposure to claims
The new minimum wage brings new risks to the retail sector, increasing premiums, exposure to claims and reputational risks
Principal unveils expansion plans for ‘cracking’ new acquisition
Principal Insurance will move its newly acquired specialist motor broker from Kendal to Lancaster amid plans to more than quadruple staff.
XL Catlin lead underwriter for crashed Egypt Air flight
Post has learned XL Catlin was the lead underwriter for the Egypt Air flight, now believed to have crashed into the Mediterranean.
Cyber costs could be offset against IPT: report
A report into the state of cyber resilience raises the possible benefits of industry-specific tax breaks for companies investing in cyber measures, with the report from lobby group The City UK and Marsh stating industry should explore this with…
SMEi joint CEOs Jason Gandy and Roger Snowden leave roles
Jason Gandy and Roger Snowden have left their roles as joint CEOs of Marsh-owned SME Insurance, with the former having left the firm altogether.