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Marsh raises cash for Help for Heroes
Broker Marsh has said it staff chose to support Help for Heroes as its UK Charity of the Year for 2011-2012 and will raise £150,000 in the next 18 months.
Marsh appoints Watterson to board for Isle of Man
Broker Marsh has appointed Manx businessman and wildlife expert Ken Watterson as a non-executive director on its board of directors on the Isle of Man.
Marsh names shark saver as NED
Broker Marsh has appointed leading Manx businessman and wildlife expert Ken Watterson as a non-executive director on its Isle of Man board.
The growing interest in renewable energy
The renewable energy market is gaining in popularity across Europe and insurers seem keen to be at the forefront of the sector. Anne-Louise Fogtmann explores whether the market insurers have enough knowledge of new technology in this sector and what they…
Marsh buys Alexander Forbes broker business
Marsh of Marsh & McLennan companies has acquired the brokerage business of Alexander Forbes.
Willis targets Polish construction market with broker buy
Willis has bought Polish insurance broker, Brokerskie Centrum Ubezpieczeniowe (AMA) to grow in the Polish employee benefits and construction sectors.
Post history – Five years ago: Brokers vie for Olympic partner deal
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.
Market update - High net worth: Time to raise rates in HNW?
Rates in the high net worth market are failing to reflect the risks posed, despite high claims costs. Chinwe Akomah reports on a sector that is starting to come under pressure to deliver results.
Lockton opens first office in Nordic region
The opening of the Norway office represents Lockton's first footsteps into the Nordic region, and with further international expansion planned for the future.
Cutting down on carbon – mitigating the effects of climate change.
Climate has a profound impact on property-related assets and as scientific evidence of a change in climate becomes more compelling Dr Cliff Warman asks how prepared the European insurance industry is now and for the future.
Airmic launches riots claims resource
Commercial insurance buyers group Airmic has compiled a list of expert resources for firms making riot-damage claims and says it will update with new advice as it arrives.
Ace appoints accident and health team from Marsh, Chartis and Aon
Ace European Group has appointed three new additions to its accident and health team.
Marsh and Zurich respond to riots
Marsh and Zurich have responded to the escalating riots across the country with guidance notes and have vowed to help customers get back on their feet.
Marsh sees H1 growth in broking reveune and profit
Marsh has reported a 5% rise in the underlying reveune in its risk and insurance business to $3.3bn for the six months to 30 June 2011 (H1 2010: $2.95bn).
RFIB recruits new international boss from Price Forbes
RFIB Group, the Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has recruited Andrew Hutchings as divisional director in RFIB International.
Aon makes senior European appointments
Aon Risk Solutions has made three senior-level appointments for Aon GRIP Solutions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Public sector - Insurance procurement: Strength in numbers?
Will the Insurance London Consortium succeed where its predecessor failed and provide the blueprint for public sector procurement? asks Edward Murray.
Catastrophe rates on the rise as insurers look to recoup losses
Catastrophe rates are on the rise as insurers attempt to recoup heavy losses, however, non-catastrophe accounts with good loss experience remain highly sought after, according to a Marsh report published today.
Marsh forms global claims practice
Marsh has formed a global claims practice to harness its claims experience around the world.
Marsh forms new global claims practice
Companies that manage the claims process effectively are better able to protect their resources, secure their bottom lines, and maintain daily operations, according to Marsh.
Commercial property - Business interruption: Dealing with disruption
Deficiencies in business interruption policies have long been a source of debate, but what can be done to improve them, asks Veronica Cowan.
Interview - Rob Brown: The best job in the market
Despite being one to shun the limelight, Rob Brown, chief executive of Aon UK, has no qualms about answering his critics over the firm's carrier charge and contingent commissions, admitting he is pleased with progress to date. Daniel Dunkley reports.
Marsh launches global mining practice
Marsh has set up a new global practice to target mining organisations that want to pursue growth opportunities outside their home countries.
Marsh launches global mining practice
Marsh has set up a new global practice to target mining organisations that want to pursue growth opportunities outside their home countries.