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Interview: Grenfell Tower insurer reveals UK expansion plans
It is estimated that the Grenfell Tower fire could result in claims of up to £50m. However, the carrier responsible for insuring the building said that its expansion plans for the UK remain undimmed.
Willis Re names James Kent global CEO
Willis Re has announced that James Kent will succeed John Cavanagh as global CEO.
Dive In to delve into the 'Diversity Dividend'
The 'Diversity Dividend' is the theme of the third edition of the Dive In festival taking place in September.
Group risk: A group safety net
With state benefits set at low levels, the safety net of group risk cover has never been more valuable. But although sales are creeping up, providers and advisers believe there is much more that could be done to grow the market
This Month in Post: General election, summer holidays and expert opinions
With another General Election looming, the insurance industry will likely be holding its breath on what the incoming government will make of the insurance premium tax, the Ogden rate and whiplash reform.
Roundtable: Digital: Brokers - Surviving the digital age
At a time when regulation and taxes are weighing heavily on their operations, brokers find they have to adapt to the digital age. At a Post roundtable, in association with SSP, they discussed how they can leverage new technologies to better serve their…
More scrutiny on Luxembourg captives ahead
With increasing regulatory scrutiny, managing a captive can become challenging. Protected cell companies offer a practical alternative.
Willis Towers Watson appoints Houghton in Asia
Global broker consultancy Willis Towers Watson has appointed Matt Houghton as a senior consultant for Asia-Pacific.
Interview: Brendan McCafferty, Axa
Brendan McCafferty joined Axa as CEO, intermediated and direct, in February. He talks to Will Kirkman about his new role
Insurtech investment falls by 64% in Q1, says Willis Towers Watson
Investment in insurtech has fallen by 64% in the first quarter of 2017 compared with the same quarter last year according to global broker consultancy Willis Towers Watson.
Claims: Providing a personal service
Brokers need to stand out in a competitive market and claims service is a way to make a real difference. Being there to advise, intervene – and to turn the heat up if necessary – can mean the world to a grateful client.
Aubert reappointed as London Market Group chair
The London Market Group has re-appointed Willis Towers Watson GB head Nicolas Aubert as its chair.
Willis Towers Watson appoints head of broking
Willis Towers Watson has appointed Clyde Bernstein as the head of broking, for its corporate risk and broking division.
FCA aviation probe to centre on sharing of sensitive data
A misconduct probe into the aviation broking sector will centre on whether firms have been sharing competitively sensitive information.
Insurance M&As expected to focus on insurtech
The days of mega-mergers in the insurance industry may be behind us as consolidation activity has dropped significantly from the peaks of 2014 and 2015. The sector is contemplating this change of gear and steadying itself in the face of waves of global…
Motor premiums continue to rise into Q1 2017
Motorists are now paying on average £110 more for comprehensive car insurance than they did this time last year.
Asia M&A deals surge in Q1
There was a significant number of merger and acquisition transactions over $100m (£80.5m) completed by Asian companies in the first quarter of 2017 according to consultancy and broker Willis Towers Watson.
Willis Towers Watson CFO Millay to retire
Willis Towers Watson’s chief financial officer Roger Millay is to retire in October.
Making Winners work: African farm insurance
The Winners Project aims to provide a long-term-solution to the threat of extreme weather for farmers in Africa
Willis Towers Watson and AIG launch cyber cover for global airlines
Willis Towers Watson and AIG have created a cyber insurance product designed to combat the emerging risks facing global airlines.
Reinsurance rate decline slows at April renewals
The 1 April reinsurance renewals saw rate reductions range from flat to mid-single digit reductions, an improvement compared to the low double digit range seen 12 months ago, according to Willis Re.
This week in Post: highs, lows and running with the wolves
It has been a week of highs and lows in our household. My son went on his first Cub sleepover and earned the honour of becoming a Sixer. I, meanwhile, returned to the X-ray machine.
WTW's Alastair Swift on why adapting is key to success
The broker landscape continues to evolve at an increasing rate and the industry is under constant pressure to adapt rapidly in order to keep up.
Blog: Time and money for charity
On 26 January 2017, the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation hosted its first event of the year, a conference on ‘leading across generations', which helped raise an estimated £20,000 for future grants to UK charities.