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CRE Insurance
Marsh makes senior appointments in MENA region
Marsh has appointed Robert Makhoul as executive chairman of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operation and named Steve Lundin as successor to Mr Makhoul in the role of…
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CRE Risk Management
Risk managers need help to deliver educated global programme message to board says Ferma president
Julia Graham, President of Ferma, said yesterday that risk managers are struggling to get to grips with some of the complexities surrounding global programmes and therefore find it challenging to…
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Association News
Ferma keen to bring Airmic’s global programme database to its members
Ferma is keen to bring the benefits of Airmic's database of global insurance regulations to the wider European risk management community, the federation's president Julia Graham told delegates during day…
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CRE Insurance
IAIS challenged to open talks on solution to global programme regulation
The pressure on the international insurance supervisory community to finally tackle the nightmare of often conflicting and uncertain rules on how premiums and risks can be transferred from national territories…
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CRE Insurance
AIG names Peter Hancock as successor to CEO and president Robert Benmosche
AIG this week announced that Peter Hancock, currently CEO of its Property Casualty operation, will take over as president and CEO of the insurer's combined business from Robert Benmosche on…
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CRE Insurance
Cybersecurity certification scheme launched in UK to boost risk management
A new scheme in the UK named Cyber Essentials that aims to promote better management of cyber risk and hopefully make insurance more attainable and affordable for business went live…
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CRE Insurance
Risk-laden World Cup attracts billions in insurance cover
While Brazil got off to a winning start at the 2014 Fifa World Cup last night the world of risk and insurance hopes it has done its job in protecting…
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CRE Insurance
Risk managers urged to play greater role in cyber risk management
Risk managers have the opportunity to be more heavily involved in cyber risk management as companies look to take on the growing threat of cybercrime, according to speakers at an…
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CRE Insurance
AIG appoints Jacqueline McNamee as managing director for the UK
AIG in Europe this week appointed Jacqueline McNamee as managing director of its UK Zone.
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CRE Insurance
Fitch upgrades Lloyd’s: predicts improved underwriting performance
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Lloyd's Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating to 'AA-' from 'A+' because it expects the market's future cross-cycle underwriting performance will be better than its has historically…
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CRE Risk Management
Staff safety concerns as Brazil hosts football carnival
As the 2014 Fifa World Cup kicks off in Brazil companies should be aware that careful preparation is required to guarantee the safety and wellbeing of staff attending the beautiful…
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CRE Insurance
Munich Re launches property construction cover for unforeseen costs
Munich Re has launched a property cover that kicks in without a preceding damage loss aimed at protecting construction firms from delays or unforeseen circumstances.
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Benelux
Corporate round-up
Fredrik Motzfeldt joins Willis as broker names TMT leaders in Europe and US, ACE appoints claims manager for Nordics, Equinox Global launches Netherlands operation, Torus appoints Jaap Gispen as Branch…
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CRE Risk Management
IRM launches free on-demand webinar service
The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) has launched a free on-demand webinar service to help risk professionals stay ahead of latest development on a range of issues.
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CRE Insurance
Innovation top priority for managing general agents says survey
In what looks like good news for risk and insurance managers demanding more innovation from their transfer partners, managing general agents (MGAs) are prioritising the development of new business lines…
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Association News
Airmic database will ’empower’ risk managers to better manage global programmes and achieve compliance: Axco
The database of global insurance regulations designed for Airmic members was launched this week and will 'empower' risk managers, according to Tim Yeates, Business Development Director of Axco, the company…
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CRE Insurance
Endurance ups bid for Aspen: Aspen claims offer ‘desperate’
Endurance Specialty refuses to abandon its high profile attempt to take over rival Bermuda-based insurer Aspen despite the Aspen board's determination to remain independent.
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CRE Insurance
Multinationals told to go local in Latin America
International companies have been urged to think and act local as they expand their businesses in Latin America, a region where economies are growing at a healthy pace but which…
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CRE Insurance
National law enforcers hail temporary cyber security victory
International law enforcement agencies are hailing a breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime after temporarily disrupting the operation of two potent forms of malware–the Cryptolocker ransomware, which locks users out…
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CRE Insurance
Reinsurance pricing falls again at June renewal
The reinsurance market saw further price reductions at the 1 June renewal as fewer catastrophe losses and excess capacity helped drive greater competition.
