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Market firming continued in Q2, says new Marsh index
The global insurance market continued to firm in the second quarter of 2012 continuing a trend that began in the third quarter of 2011, according to the Marsh Risk Management Global Insurance Index released today.
Acord hires ex-Lloyd's boss for reinsurance role
The Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development has appointed Trevor Maddison as London projects director for global reinsurance and large commercial.
Market moves: New faces in the insurer space
The main movers and shakers this week were insurers, with a number of firms bringing in new faces, including HDI Gerling recruiting a new director, Axa Assistance naming a new deputy chief executive and Dual adding a manager for its new office in Austria.
Market moves: A busy week in recruitment
The insurance industry enjoyed a busy week in recruitment, and brokers were the main movers and shakers as Marsh UK & Ireland welcomed a new chief executive and Giles named a new COO.
Property claims: Long-term fix for UK flood may be a compromise
The expiration of the Statement of Principles has been described as the "end of the temporary sticking plaster" by Zurich property claims director Jon Cawley, who has argued that the solution to flood risk cover is a combination of current industry and…
Flood cover: Sink or swim?
The expiry of the Statement of Principles is a year away, and the industry is looking for a replacement to cover the impact of flooding. Two ideas have been floated, but which will sink and which will swim?
Marsh issues warning over future D&O conditions
Buyers of directors and officers insurance have today been warned by Marsh to be on the lookout for a deterioration of favourable market conditions in the second half of the year.
Airmic 2012: Risk management crucial to M&A activity
Acquisition hungry firms can gain an edge if they effectively manage the inherent risks associated with the process, a joint Marsh and Airmic report has revealed.
Insurance industry struggles to respond to new technological threats
Leading organisations across Europe are failing to integrate cyber threats fully into their risk management strategies, despite mounting concerns about cyber risk.
Airmic 2012: Marsh returns to Liverpool after six years
Marsh has re-established an insurance broking division in Liverpool six years after exiting the city.
THB poaches Marsh Netherlands vice president
Broker THB has appointed Rick Gerritsen as broking director of its European division in Amsterdam.
Opinion: Risk on the boardroom agenda
It is up to risk managers to ensure that insurance buying is a serious strategic issue, says Paul Taylor. The Roads to Ruin report, jointly published by Airmic and Cass Business School in July last year, underlined the importance of having a full…
Marsh recruits new CEO from sister company
The board of Marsh today announced the appointment of Mark Weil as CEO in succession to Martin South, who was appointed CEO of Marsh Europe in January.
Weil grabs Marsh CEO role
Mark Weil has been announced as Martin South's successor as chief executive of Marsh's UK and Ireland operations.
RK Harrison buys up Marsh businesses
RK Harrison has acquired four businesses from Marsh UK-owned Gibbs Hartley Cooper.
Top 10 news stories
The top 10 stories from www.insuranceinsight.com last week.
Marsh forms public agency team for political and credit risks
Broker Marsh has formed a global public agency team comprised of senior specialists within its political risk and trade credit practice to assist clients in procuring public insurance coverage.
Cloud adoption may be hampered by poor risk assessment
Organisations' decisions about adopting cloud computing must be made with a full view of the risks involved, according to Marsh.
All change as super-regulator hovers over Hong Kong
The Hong Kong insurance market is due to undergo some significant changes in the near future as an independent insurance regulator is established. Jonathan Swift looks at the market now and the challenges to come.
Cyber risk rising in Asia
Cyber crime is on the rise in Asia, with small businesses particularly at risk, according to a recent Marsh report.
My best 11: Elliot Miller, QBE
QBE national general manager Elliot Miller selects his Best XI for an insurance start-up. Miller has selected an entirely Scottish team, including a former Rangers legend in goal and a range of brokers and insurers.
Top 10 news stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Contingent commissions: The reasons behind the latest u-turns
With Willis the latest broker to perform a u-turn on contingent commissions, how will the market react?
Marsh & McLennan revenue grows 6% in Q1
Marsh & McLennan Group outstripped analyst estimates to make consolidated revenue of $3.1 bn in the first quarter, a 6% increase on the first quarter of 2011.