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Guy Carpenter named as Flood Re broker
Flood Re has ended its long search for a retrocession broker by recruiting Guy Carpenter, while an chairman appointment is also imminent.
Lloyd's recruits experienced broker for Australia role
Chris Mackinnon, former CEO at Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers, will join Lloyd's in Australia as general representative.
Third arm-sized bolt fractures on Cheesegrater
The owner of the recently opened London home for Aon and Amlin has admitted that a third steel bolt has fractured on the building, and that it will launch a replacement programme.
Aon UK awaiting approval for new CRO
Aon UK is awaiting regulatory approval for a new chief risk officer following the depature of Carol Richmond after more than five years leading the function.
Alternative capital to target property, business interruption says Aon
The role of capital markets in reinsurance is likely to continue to grow, according to Aon, which has forecast that investors may seek to expand into new classes of business.
The POST Power List 2014
After much deliberation, Post finally reveals the top 10 shining lights of the insurance industry, along with details of who we think would play them in a movie of their life, to complete the Post Power List.
Fraud a bigger concern among EMEA financial firms than global counterparts
Europe, Middle East and Africa based financial institutions are more concerned about risks related to fraud and employee dishonesty than their global counterparts, according to a study by Aon Risk Solutions.
Amlin and XL to lead capacity for Aon public sector MGA
Global broker Aon has launched a managing general agent targeting the public sector with property, casualty, financial lines and motor classes of business.
Roundtable: Customer retention: Holding on to customers in the aggregator age
With price comparison sites making customers more price-focused than ever, how can insurers ensure they stand out for other reasons and also improve their retention rates?
Biba launches sharing economy guide
Aon, Higos, Bluefin and Towergate are among the brokers that have signalled they can place risks for businesses operating within the sharing economy, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association.
Regional Review: Glasgow
Glasgow’s reputation as a vibrant, people-orientated city is reflected in its dynamic general insurance market in which over-capacity and a high number of resident brokers have not deterred new players from pouring in. Even hardened insurance…
Aon approves £3.2bn share repurchase programme
Aon's board of directors has approved a $5bn (£3.2bn) share repurchase programme.
Cheesegrater cordoned off after steel bolts break
Two steel bolts have broken on London’s Cheesegrater building, home to Aon and Amlin, among other insurance businesses.
Aon Q3 broking revenues inch up 1%
Total revenues for Q3 in Aon’s broking operations have climbed just 1% on a year-on-year basis.
Solicitors faced 'less difficulty' in 'benign' PI renewals season
Despite recent volatility in the solicitors’ professional indemnity market, most firms had less difficulty renewing their cover this year, according to a survey of managing partners.
Interview: Dominic Christian: Ready to rumble
Aon UK CEO Dominic Christian tells Post the firm’s move to the UK is a statement of intent, and outlines his targets for growth in the SME arena
Market Moves - 23 October 2014
All the latest job moves in the insurance market.
Aon commits extra £3.6m to apprenticeships as it launches industry network
Broking giant Aon has pledged a further £3.6m to support apprenticeships until the end of 2016.
Penny Black’s Insurance Week - 16 October
If Penny had a penny for every time she heard the line “I just sort of fell into insurance”, she certainly wouldn’t still be earning her crust as a hard-up scribe.
Career development: Aon hosts networking event for young insurance professionals
Aon has followed up on the launch of its industry‑wide insurance apprenticeship scheme earlier this year with a networking event designed to help young people establish contacts across the sector.
JLT swoops for Aon cyber expert Stephens
Aon’s head of cyber and commercial errors and omissions for EMEA Sarah Stephens will take on the role of head of cyber, technology and media E&O at JLT Specialty’s Financial Lines Group in January 2015.
Video: Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian
Having cemented its commitment to the UK by moving headquarters from Chicago to London, Aon UK chief executive Dominic Christian told Post news editor Callum Brodie how his firm intends to operate in the UK, what lies ahead in terms of acquisitions, and…
Post Office hires Aston Scott's Adams for sales support role
Aston Scott business development boss Sarah Adams has joined the Post Office to take on the role of channel support and delivery manager.
Scale not an issue for Aon as UK boss Christian targets acquisitions
Aon has the investment and inclination to make a substantial UK acquisition, providing the culture of target businesses aligns with the broking giant’s own operational philosophy.