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Reinsurers told they cannot ‘run from risk’
Reinsurers have been urged by Aon to “lean into risk” to protect the relevance of the broader insurance industry.
Staysure acquires Rock, Esure joins forces with Minster Law, and Allianz invests in Heycar
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
ABI's Huw Evans talks Pandemic Re possibilities
Market discussions around Pandemic Re options are crucial and serve a "noble purpose", Huw Evans director general of the Association of British Insurers told Post, as he confirmed the trade body is in discussion with Lloyd's and anticipates an invitation…
Blog: It’s just ‘banter’: The excuse that no longer washes in the #MeToo world
To mark Dive In this week Post content editor Jonathan Swift considers how language and actions that once might have been considered passable, are likely to be no longer tolerated if insurance is to become a truly diverse and inclusive profession.
Burford Capital to set up insurance company in Guernsey
Investment management firm Burford Capital has received outline approval to set up an insurance company in Guernsey.
Marsh and McLennan see revenue up 6% at full year
Marsh and McLennan Companies has reported a 6% boost in full year revenue.
Biba to outline benefits of flood SME scheme to parliament
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association will outline the benefits of its small to medium enterprise flood scheme in parliament later today.
Marsh's Glaser hails 'excellent' 2016 results
Global broker Marsh finished off the year with a flourish to help produce solid revenue and strong profit growth for 2016.
Flood claims: Under the weather
One year after Storms Desmond and Eva, schemes are now available to make cover affordable for households and small businesses in areas at risk of flooding. As barriers to resilient repairs persist, the focus is shifting to a more precise mapping of the…
Aon Benfield appoints Frankland as UK CEO
Aon Benfield has appointed Nick Frankland to CEO of its UK business.
Marsh reports steady growth over past nine months
Marsh’s broking arm saw a 4% increase in total revenue over the past nine months, up to $4.4bn (£3.63bn) from $4.2bn (£3.47bn) in the same period last year.
Tobias Andersson appointed as CEO of Guy Carpenter Stockholm
Guy Carpenter & Company today announced the appointment of Tobias Andersson as CEO of GC Stockholm, following his predecessor Tomas Ljungqvist’s appointment as chairman of the division.
JLT hires new Nordic head from Guy Carpenter
JLT Re has appointed Anna-Karin Toresson as head of its property and casualty reinsurance business for the Nordics.
Pool Re’s new terror risk model to include nuclear threat
Pool Re will develop the UK’s first terrorism risk model to include the possible fallout of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attack.
Biba 2016: Biba ‘on track’ to develop flood insurance scheme for SMEs
A scheme to provide flood cover for most businesses should be launched by autumn this year, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association CEO Steve White announced today (11 May).
Peak Re appoints underwriter manager and head of analytics
Hong Kong-headquartered reinsurer Peak Re has appointed Iain Reynods as head of analytics with Lawrence Cheng moving to head of product underwriting.
Flood Re completes reinsurance procurement
Flood Re has secured the remaining reinsurance capacity required for its three-year £2.1bn programme.
Guy Carpenter adds new MD for Benelux region
Susanne Miller-van der Schild will take on the role of managing director at Guy Carpenter’s Benelux office, moving from SNS REAAL.
Market Moves - 21 January 2016
All the latest movers and shakers in the industry.
Capital capacity remains in reinsurance market as Solvency II hits
Excess capacity in reinsurance will continue through 2016 with European companies already factoring Solvency II into their buying strategies, according to analysis from Guy Carpenter.
Global reinsurance capital levels firm at £273bn, says Guy Carpenter
Overall capital levels for reinsurance have stabilised, with no growth seen for the first time in several years, according to a report from Guy Carpenter.