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Talent deficit could scupper financial services firms' growth plans
A serious talent shortage could derail the growth plans of financial services companies globally, according to PwC's latest CEO survey.
Willis makes u-turn over contingent commissions as profits tumble
Broker stresses new stance does not have an impact on most business.
Roundtable: Climate change - what are the implications?
Environment-related risks will shift significantly over the coming decades, so what can insurers, brokers and loss adjusters do to prepare for the future?
Emerging markets present growth opportunities for energy firms
Despite geo-political turmoil, many economies now present increased growth opportunities for global energy companies due to decreasing political risk and improvements in legal and regulatory environments, according to risk analysis company Maplecroft.
Miller names two in political risk push
Miller has bolstered its political risk, trade credit and political violence capabilities by recruiting James Cunningham, pictured right, from Marsh, and Ewan Wauchope, left, from AJ Gallagher.
Marsh reports bumper profit growth
Broker Marsh's parent MMC has reported revenue up 9% to $11.5bn in 2011 with pre-tax profit up 82% to $1.4bn ($769m). Operating income was up 49% to $1.6bn ($939m).
Growth creates paradigm shift for energy risk
The rapid evolution of the global hydrocarbon industry is creating a seismic change in the risk landscape for energy businesses, according to a report released by Marsh at its National Oil Companies conference in Dubai.
Marsh warns oil firms of risk changes
Broker Marsh has warned that the rapid evolution of the global hydrocarbon industry is creating a “seismic change” in the risk landscape for energy businesses.
Energy business warned to learn from past losses
Energy businesses need to learn from past major loss events in order to reduce the risk of significant property damage losses, broker Marsh has warned.
Oil companies need to embrace risk management
Global oil companies have inconsistent and insufficient risk strategies arising from their approach to governance and controls, according to a report released at Marsh’s oil company's conference in Dubai.
Reduced capacity in Asia will not affect all business lines
Despite catastrophe losses leading to reduced capacity in the Asia Pacific region, competitive rates are still possible on some lines, according to broker Marsh.
CII Blog: Past, Present and Future
Now is a good idea time to reflect on the past year and 2011 was certainly a rollercoaster for those in insurance.
Willis targets multinationals with new MD of Global Solutions
Global broker Willis has appointed Bruce Trigg as managing director of Global Solutions, with effect from 1st April 2012.
Tougher EMEA commercial insurance market conditions expected in 2012
Insurance rates for businesses with exposure to natural catastrophe risks and supply chain perils are expected to continue increasing in 2012 across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, according to a Marsh report.
Tough conditions for EMEA commercial markets, Marsh warns
Insurance rates for businesses with exposure to natural catastrophe and supply chain risks are expected to keep increasing in 2012 across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, according to a report published today by Marsh.
Mercer to become sole shareholder of French broker
March and McLennan subsidiary, Mercer, is to become sole shareholder of French health and benefits broker, Repca, in order to strengthen its position in the French market place.
Dual Ireland appoints Marsh commercial broker
Specialist underwriting agency Dual Ireland has expanded its Dublin-based team with the appointment of Martha Gorman as development underwriter for financial lines.
Martha Gorman joins Dual Ireland
Dual Ireland has expanded its Dublin-based team with the appointment of Martha Gorman as development underwriter for financial lines.
Editor's comment: Tempting fate on features
Commissioning editorial copy can be a bit like tempting fate. This week’s broker-focused feature on mergers and acquisitions reflected back over 2011 as its starting point, when first conceived a couple of months ago, with a writer assigned to analyse…
News analysis: Groupama UK up for sale — but who will buy the group?
Will Groupama be sold lock, stock and barrel or broken into an insurer and its broker parts?
Market moves: Insurers and consultants up the pace
As the insurance sector settles into 2012 its activity in the recruitment space has gathered momentum. Insurers had a busy week, with Markel, Mitsui Sumitomo and Royal Bank of Scotland Insurance bringing in fresh faces. Brokers, meanwhile, had another…
Marsh hunts new UK CEO as South takes wider European role
Martin South has been appointed into the newly-created position of CEO of Marsh Europe, leaving the broker searching for a replacement.
South appointed CEO of Marsh Europe
Marsh has appointed Martin South to the newly-created position of chief executive officer of Marsh Europe.
Insurers reveal Thai flood losses
Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group has said it expects the company’s 2011 fourth quarter results to be negatively impacted by the severe flooding in Thailand.