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Market moves: Insurers are the main movers
Insurers were, once again, the main movers and shakers this week, Ecclesiastical leading the way with the appointment of four new directors, while Allianz, QBE, XL and Arc Legal also welcomed new staff.
Aftermath of Japan earthquake serves as reality check for insurance industry
One year ago, Japan was shaken to its core by a magnitude nine earthquake. The shockwaves from Tohoku-Oki on 11 March 2011 are still causing ripples among insurers, risk modelling firms and reinsurers.
Pool for PPOs splits insurers and reinsurers
Insurers and reinsurers are split over the idea of an industry pooling solution to deal with the size and duration of periodical payment orders, according to a straw poll conducted by actuary Towers Watson.
French appointment builds Towers Watson European brokerage
Towers Watson has reinforced its position in the French reinsurance brokerage market with the appointment of Faiza Lefèvre as a senior broker.
Ahmed takes up new Aon Benfield MENA CEO role
Aon Benfield has appointed Ahmed Rajab as CEO, Middle East and North Africa.
Willis appoints Bellone MD of European capital markets
Willis Group Holdings has named Andrea Bellone as managing director in the European team of Willis Capital Markets & Advisory, effective immediately.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The 10 most read stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny has a narrow escape at a mind-reading event
Market Moves: Brokers back with a bang
After two slow weeks, the broking sector has seen an upswing in activity, with a number of large players making high-profile appointments.
Asian air traffic a game changer in aviation market, warns broker boss
Air travel in Asia Pacific is set to significantly surpass that of North America and Europe in the next five years, increasing the exposure of airlines operating in the region to potentially game-changing risks such as reputational risk.
Thomas charged with maximising Willis' $40bn global premium
Willis Group has appointed David Thomas as director of strategy and transformation within its global businesses division.
Willis appoints director of strategy and transformation
Willis Group Holdings has appointed David Thomas as director of strategy and transformation in its global businesses division.
Willis China claims broker first in Chongqing
Willis China, part of Willis Group Holdings, has been granted approval to open a new office in Chongqing by the Chinese Insurance Regulatory Commission, which it claims is a first for a foreign-owned broker.
Management not measurement key in handling risk
Risk management has focused on the harnessing of technology for risk measurement rather than a deeper understanding of risk itself, according to recent research published by Towers Watson.
Lloyd's international director quits for CEO role overseas
Jose Ribeiro, director of international markets at Lloyd's, will be leaving in May to take a new chief executive role overseas.
Willis appoints Rainbow MD for Willis Re Europe
Willis Re, the reinsurance arm of global broker Willis Group, has appointed David Rainbow to lead the company's European reinsurance business as managing director for Willis Re Europe.
The rise of King Artur: interview with Garwyn CEO Artur Niemczewski
After his grandparents escaped the clutches of the Nazis during the Second World War, Artur Niemczewski spent his formative years in communist Poland. The recently appointed Garwyn chief executive reflects on his past as a nuclear scientist and outlines…
Willis makes u-turn over contingent commissions as profits tumble
Broker stresses new stance does not have an impact on most business.
Market moves: Spring comes early for insurers
Following a strong week for managing general agents, insurers were the main recruiters this week as the market begins its move into the spring.
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?
Post magazine – 23 February 2012
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Willis calls for insured reputation cover
Willis has said a staggering 95% of major corporations have suffered at least one major reputational crisis in the past 20 years, but that less than 10% of these events are insurable.
Willis Re issues Solvency II OSRA guide
Willis Re has released a report discussing the function and contents of the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment under Solvency II, warning that it remains a challenge for insurers of all sizes.
CNA apppoints John Taylor as chief underwriting officer
CNA Insurance has appointed John Taylor to the newly created role of chief underwriting officer, with immediate effect.