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Willis makes Middle East appointment
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Atish Suri as a divisional director in Dubai, establishing an “on-the-ground presence” in the region.
Larger insurers could benefit from gender ruling claims Towers Watson
Today's European Court of Justice gender ruling could ultimately favour larger insurers with greater resources.
Larger insurers could benefit from gender ruling claims Towers Watson
Today's European Court of Justice gender ruling could ultimately favour larger insurers with greater resources.
Lloyd’s market needs to move into a higher gear
Lloyd’s syndicates face an intensive period of activity if they are to meet the demanding Solvency II implementation schedule for 2011, according to Towers Watson.
Lloyd’s market needs to move into a higher gear
Lloyd’s syndicates face an intensive period of activity if they are to meet the demanding Solvency II implementation schedule for 2011, according to Towers Watson.
Willis adds to employee benefits team
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Olivier Bruyninckx as head of its European multinational employee benefits team with immediate effect.
Willis adds to employee benefits team
Willis Group Holdings has appointed Olivier Bruyninckx as head of its European multinational employee benefits team with immediate effect.
Willis Networks increases membership
Six new members have joined Willis Networks.
LV branch manager set for return to broking
LV's Manchester branch manager Roger Scholes is set to leave the insurer to join JLT.
Jelf Manson appoints new account executive
Jelf Manson has appointed Paul Spurway to the role of account executive as part of a drive to launch a new proposition, aimed at simplifying the insurance process for the property sector, to Manchester and across the North West.
GIIA appoints new chairman
The Guernsey International Insurance Association has appointed Martin Le Pelley, of Heritage Insurance Management as its new chairman.
Willis aims for $180m in global cost savings to fund end to pay freeze
Willis in undertake a global review of its operations in the first quarter of 2011 to help fund the end to its salary freeze.
Willis appoints new CEOs as it unveils management changes
Willis Group has today announced a series of leadership appointments in its reinsurance, wholesale and placement divisions.
Willis appoints new CEOs as it unveils management changes
Willis Group has today announced a series of leadership appointments in its reinsurance, wholesale and placement divisions.
Amendments to Solvency II to "finesse" transition
Proposed amendments to the Solvency II Directive from Omnibus II include transitional measures “seem far more wide-ranging than had previously been alluded to in QIS5 and other discussions”, according to Towers Watson.
Willis and Atlas join forces in PCC first
The Global Captive Practice of Willis Group Holdings and Atlas Insurance PCC (Protected Cell Company), have become the first in the insurance industry to use PCC technology to underwrite UK statutory motor liability from Malta.
Manchester boss Tynan departs Henderson
Henderson Insurance Brokers has confirmed the departure of regional managing director Jon Tynan, who headed up its Manchester operation.
In series - Geography & Solvency II: Accurate data is key to Solvency II requirements
The need for more accurate data and improved infrastructure is occupying insurers' Solvency II teams. However, Sam Barrett finds that UK firms are well prepared when it comes to accuracy of information.
FSA seeks more 'intrusive' resilience benchmarking
Brokers have backed publication of a consultation document by the Financial Services Authority, Bank of England and HM Treasury that considers options for a financial sector resilience benchmarking programme.
Broking focus - BCP: Business Continuity Plans for beginners
Brokers and claims practitioners differ in opinion over the usefulness of business continuity plans. Amy Ellis looks at how the market can be educated about the inherent benefits.
Willis names service centre chief
Broker Willis has appointed Mark Parker as head for its global service centres in Ipswich and Mumbai.
Towers Watson completes EMB deal
Towers Watson has confirmed its acquisition of EMB, the property and casualty professional services firm.
Willis recruits sales and marketing director
The UK & Ireland division of brokerage Willis has appointed Martyn Perryman as its new sales and marketing director.
Lord Sugar and Aon's Case line up for Biba 2011
The keynote speakers for this year’s British Insurance Brokers' Association conference have been confirmed as Greg Case, president and CEO of Aon Corporation, explorer Ed Stafford who was the first man to walk the length of the Amazon and businessman and…