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Liberty and Aon BI wordings to be the subject of October trial
Several business interruption cases, in which Liberty Mutual is a defendant, will be heard together over the course of a five-day trial in October.
Marsh under fire for acting as insurance broker for pipeline
Campaigners Insure Our Future have written to the CEOs of Aon, Gallagher, Marsh and Willis Towers Watson asking them to refuse to broker insurance for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline.
Endsleigh partners with Pattern; Ardonagh acquires MDS & Biba appoints deputy chair from Aon
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
GRP acquires Flint; Volt partners with Laka; Premfina appoints chairman
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Zego and QBE expand partnership; Needham takes GWP to £9m; Axa XL appoints head of cyber and Lloyd's
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Aon’s Martyn Denney says digital solutions can bridge the protection gap and increase customer confidence
Martyn Denney, head of innovation and investments at Aon UK, says better digital propositions that combine easy online access to products with data-led advice can help brokers to better serve smaller companies that are at risk of underinsurance.
Underwriters and brokers to face post-Protect Duty learning curve, says Aon's Bolton
Consensus on how to underwrite casualty programmes affected by the proposed counterterrorism Protect Duty will take time to develop, Aon’s director of GBC crisis solutions Scott Bolton has told Post.
Aon launches Work Insights Programme to help provide students work experience opportunities
Aon strengthens efforts to support college students from lower socio-economic backgrounds with new career prospects with the launch of its Work Insights Programme.
Jensten buys Ravenhall; Six leave Ed for Consilium; HF moves to Media City
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Blockchain and insurance: Is there still life in this tech solution after B3i entered into insolvency?
Blockchain was touted as the technology that could revolutionise the insurance and reinsurance industry. Yet, in July, the high-profile blockchain consortium B3i entered insolvency after it failed to raise funding. Martin Friel explores what went wrong,…
Dive In Festival: ‘Find the high-potential women early on and do everything to keep them’ says Aviva’s Blanc
Aviva’s Amanda Blanc says women are dropping out of organisations “far too early” because they are not seeing role models in more senior positions.
Aon names Luise O’Gorman as global head of ESG Transaction Advisory Services
Aon’s M&A and Transaction Solutions practice has expanded with the appointment of Luise O’Gorman as global head of ESG Transaction Advisory Services.
Aon appoints WTW's William Bruce to lead climate risk consulting
Aon has appointed William Bruce from WTW as global managing director of climate risk consulting in Aon Global Risk Consulting.
Intelligence: Insurers must brace now for the oncoming inflation storm
Inflation is front of mind for the general public – and that is no different for the insurance market. David Worsfold investigates how prepared the sector is for inflation rises and how they can make sure customers see insurance as a must-have instead of…
RSA becomes latest insurance company to back suicide prevention charity R;pple
RSA Insurance has donated £25,000 to R;pple, the suicide prevention charity behind an online interceptive tool designed to provide and support is to individuals conducting searches relating to self-harm or suicide.
Aon's Sean Carney on supporting social mobility and creating a sense of belonging for colleagues
Insurance has a way to go to create workforces that truly reflect the breadth of society today, and the communities in which we operate. Sean Carney, partner and head of human capital solutions for the UK at Aon, explains why belonging is so important.
Editor's comment: We'll meet again
As this issue lands our thoughts will be turning to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference and its return to a face-to-face event in its traditional home of Manchester.
2021 insurtech funding breaks record; Aviva in Tractable tie-up; Dive-In Festival theme announced and Lloyd's syndicate offers adjusters green bonus
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Intelligence: Our duty to protect must begin now
Protect Duty legislation has been touted as a way to reduce the potential for catastrophic events from terrorist attacks at publicly accessible locations, and it is likely to affect public and employers’ liability polices. But, as Edmund Tirbutt reports,…
Revolut in Allianz tie-up; AUB confirms Tysers talks; QBE poses resilience challenge; and Rear’s SPAC Financials Acquisition Corp to raise £150m via listing
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Intelligence: What does the future hold for ESG chief officers?
With the growing importance of environmental, social and governance issues, companies are starting to recruit people to senior executive positions to oversee their strategies. Pamela Kokoszka investigates if the role of chief ESG officer is here to stay,…
WTW latest to withdraw from Russia
WTW has pulled out from Russia, joining fellow global brokers Aon and Marsh McLennan in cutting ties in the country.
LIIBA names Alastair Swift as chair
The London & International Insurance Brokers' Association has named its latest chair.
Aon suspends Russian business
Aon has suspended its Russian operations and put staff on paid leave.