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Interview: Carl Beardmore - from vision to fruition
BMS chief executive Carl Beardmore believes he is on track in transforming a broker that was 'flat lining' into a company generating more than £100m a year.
Giles Insurance boosts Falkirk branch with new hires
Ian Smith has joined the broker as branch director, while two development executives have also been recruited.
Global warming to lead to stronger tropical cyclones
Scientists predict that global warming is likely to lead to stronger tropical cyclones, but that the overall global frequency of tropical storms and hurricanes is likely to decrease.
Market moves: Why I moved away - Adam Garrard, Willis
Willis' Adam Garrard recently relocated from London to Singapore to take up the post of chief executive for the broker's Asian operations. He talks to Post about why he made the move.
Russia's WTO entry offers hope to foreign insurers
Russia’s entry to the World Trade Organisation on 22 August is likely to have a significant impact on the insurance market, according to broker Willis.
Willis' newest office opens in China
Willis has opened its 22nd office, the firm's second office in China this year.
Willis to open 22nd Chinese branch
Willis China, the Chinese arm of broker Willis Group, has received approval from the Chinese Insurance Regulatory Commission to open a new office in Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang Province in north east China.
Howden expands energy division with two appointments
Howden Insurance Brokers has entered the second phase of the development of its Energy division with the appointments of Greg Stenzhorn and Richard Bateman.
Argent hands ex-Willis manager Scott business development role
Argent, a division of the Parabis Group, has recruited former global vacant property specialists VPS boss Chris Scott to the role of business development director.
Willis: Unprecedented stability for aviation market
The lack of large losses in aviation has created stability, a report has found.
Market moves: Markel, Canopius and Aon lead the way
Axa was in the recruitment spotlight once again, after making a further reshuffle of its senior management, and the week belonged to insurers.
Willis: Unprecedented stability in the aviation market
A lack of large losses has created stability in the aviation market, according to a report by broker Willis.
Aon Benfield director appointed CEO of Willis' Chilean operation
Global broker Willis has appointed Alejandro Vaccaro as chief executive of the company's Chilean facultative reinsurance division.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
D&O may fall short of covering directors for cyber risks
The expanding online universe has introduced new financial risks that may not be covered under general and professional liability insurance, including standard directors' and officers' policies, Willis Group Holdings has warned.
Cyber crime risks on the rise
Willis has warned that "ignorance is no defence" when it comes to ensuring that companies are protected against data breaches as the risk of cyber incidents increases.
Willis' European growth held back by declines in Spain and Netherlands
Willis Group has reported net income from continuing operations of $332m for the six months ended 30 June 2012, compared with $119m in the same period a year ago. Operating income increased to $496m (H1 2011: $395m).
Plumeri admits Willis' mettle has been 'tested' as revenue remains flat
Willis Group has reported net income from continuing operations of $332m for the six months ended 30 June 2012, compared with $119m in the same period a year ago. Operating income increased to $496m (H1 2011: $395m).
Market moves: MGAs the main movers as three firms make new hires
While the Managing General Agents Association made the trade press this week, MGAs followed suit with several new hires at Pioneer Underwriting, Asta and Sagicor at Lloyd's.
Willis opens super-yacht office in Barcelona
Willis Group Holdings is opening a new super-yacht insurance broking office at the prestigious MB92 shipyard in Barcelona.
Willis opens Spanish super-yacht broker
Willis Group Holdings has outlined plans to open a super-yacht insurance broking office in Barcelona.
Harrison takes EMEA role at Towers Watson
Global professional services company Towers Watson has appointed Keith Harrison to head up its reinsurance brokerage business in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, following the appointment of his predecessor, Ross Howard, as global leader of its…
Climate Change: Turbulent times
With climate change a growing global concern, how is the insurance industry playing its part in saving the planet?
Catastrophe reinsurance market nears strategic shift
The catastrophe reinsurance market may be on the cusp of a strategic shift, with third-party capital providers set to take on increasing amounts of peak catastrophe risk in the future.