Ben Norris
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Association News
Sirm expands board and holds first Rendez-Vous in French-speaking region
The Swiss Association of Insurance and Risk Managers (Sirm) has increased the size of its board from six to nine…
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CRE Risk Management
Lost trade from German port strikes could total $6bn: Russell Group
Strikes at five German ports could cost up to $6bn in lost trade, according to estimates from analyst Russell Group.…
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M&A
Second time lucky for Sampo as Topdanmark directors recommend €4.2bn offer
Nordic insurer Sampo’s “best and final” offer to acquire the remaining 50.5% shares in Topdanmark will finally see it fulfil…
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Trade Credit
Consilium enters credit and political risk market
Global specialty (re)insurance broker Consilium has entered the credit and political risk insurance market, promising to offer insurance buyers the…
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People Moves
Howden creates new head of London corporate and broking role
Howden has appointed Paul Hipston to the newly created role of head of London broking within its UK and Ireland…
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People Moves
Allianz Commercial’s Maxwell takes on dual cyber and financial lines role
Allianz Commercial has appointed Vanessa Maxwell as global head of cyber, adding to her existing role as global head of…
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Climate Change
Activists call on Lloyd’s CEO to be climate hero rather than villain
A group of climate protestors have delivered a huge Father’s Day card and gift to Lloyd’s of London CEO John…
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Insurance
IUA creates committee to deliver shared London company market digital services by October
The International Underwriting Association (IUA) is creating a new committee to ensure that the London company market is ready to…
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People Moves
Chubb Global Markets appoints Kirk to head up London specialty business
Chubb has appointed David Kirk to head up its London market wholesale and specialty unit Chubb Global Markets, which includes…
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Market
Risk transfer value improving but problem areas persist, say UK buyers
UK risk managers appear much happier with their insurers and the value they receive from risk transfer than a couple…
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Association News
Airmic delivers series of reports to help risk management make most of spotlight
As Airmic’s 2024 conference draws to a close, it seems a good time to take stock of where the risk…
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Captives
Captive growth will continue, says Marsh
The captive insurance market is set to grow further despite a more competitive commercial insurance market, according to captive manager…
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Association News
Managing tomorrow’s risks today: Julia Graham
Airmic has been focusing on a matrix of issues this year with the mega risks of geopolitics, geoeconomics, climate change…
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Captives
Airmic and Guernsey International Insurance Association launch inaugural captive event
Airmic is holding its first joint event with the Guernsey International Insurance Association (GIIA) this June, which will focus on…
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People Moves
Lockton names new Sweden CEO
Lockton has appointed WTW’s Johan Lindvall as its CEO in Sweden. William L’Orange will continue to serve as CEO of…
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Construction
Recent ruling risks causing problems for construction policyholders as insurers move to restrict cover
Work is underway to review “egregiously ambiguous” insurance clauses that tackle construction defects after an unexpected ruling in the US…
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Construction
Contractors urge market to better educate project owners on insurance needs and process
Experienced insurance buyers at contractor Bechtel have called on brokers and insurers to better educate construction project owners about what…
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Construction
London construction PI market softening ahead of rival hubs with rates down 5% or more
The London construction PI market is now well into a softening phase, with rate reductions of 5% or more available…
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Risk Management
International SOS warns of ‘burnout epidemic’
International SOS has warned of a “burnout epidemic” that employers must address by transitioning from reactive crisis management to proactive…
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People Moves
AXA XL names new client and distribution officer in APAC and Europe
AXA XL has appointed Robert Riha as chief client and distribution officer of APAC and Europe to help fuel “ambitious”…