Tony Dowding
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Latin America
HDI in Brazilian acquisition from Sompo
HDI International has acquired the retail business of Sompo Seguros in Brazil for about BRL1,050m, subject to certain closing account…
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Cyber & Technology
Online incident response platform launched for Beazley’s US cyber clients
Beazley has launched an online incident response platform for US cyber policyholders. The insurer said the incident rooms will offer…
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Cyber & Technology
WTW launches cyber solution for port and terminals
WTW has launched a new cyber solution designed to address the specific cyber threats faced by port and terminal owners…
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North America
Tokio Marine establishes Canadian P&C subsidiary
Tokio Marine Holdings (TMH) has established a new Canadian P&C subsidiary. Tokio Marine Canada will write commercial insurance, mainly focusing…
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People Moves
New global chief underwriting officer for AXA XL
Libby Benet has been promoted to the role of global chief underwriting officer (GCUO), succeeding Nancy Bewlay who recently became…
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People Moves
New director in Gallagher’s specialist dispute resolution team
Gallagher has appointed Lewis Walker as a director in the specialist dispute resolution team in its major risks practice. Walker…
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GRM Comment & Opinion
Ten reasons why you need a global insurance programme
It may feel as though globalisation is currently under attack, as wars, sanctions and pandemics threaten global business, nationalism appears…
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Asia
Tokio Marine Holdings more than doubles profit for FY2021
Tokio Marine Holdings, Japan’s biggest non-life insurance group, has reported that its ordinary profit increased by 112.7% to JPY567.4bn (€4.16bn)…
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GRM News & Analysis
Market conditions improving in the Americas and Asia: Aon
Pricing has stabilised or seen increases moderate in most regions of the world, although Asia is seeing challenging conditions for…
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GRM Insurance
Insurtech Yokahu partners with Caribbean brokers on parametric hurricane protection
Insurtech Yokahu has launched strategic partnerships with four insurance brokers based in the Caribbean. The insurtech uses parametric underwriting and…
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Latin America
New country manager for Colombia and Ecuador at Oneglobal
Oneglobal Broking has appointed Luis Miguel Galvis as country manager, Colombia and Ecuador. He will report directly to Ernesto de…
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UK/Ireland
DWF survey finds UK firms satisfied with insurers but buying process a concern
The vast majority (94%) of UK businesses are satisfied with the service of their current insurers, according to a report…
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Asia
Australian insurers welcome new government and extreme-weather initiatives
Australian non-life insurers have welcomed the new government and its stance on tackling climate change and extreme weather risk. The…
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People Moves
New global political risk and structured credit leader for Marsh Specialty
Marsh has appointed Rob Perry as global political risk and structured credit leader, Marsh Specialty, effective 1 July. Marsh Specialty…
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Asia
BMS appoints new executive chairman for Asia
Specialist (re)insurance broker BMS has appointed Ted Hodgkinson as its new executive chairman for Asia, effective late November 2022. BMS…
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Asia
Best maintains stable outlook on South Korean non-life insurance market
The South Korean non-life insurance market’s record profitability as a result of significant improvement in automobile results and steady investment…
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Employee Benefits
MAXIS GBN partners with MindCo on mental health and smoking addiction
MAXIS GBN has partnered with a California-based digital health company that specialises in improving mental health and tackling smoking addiction…
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North America
New president of Berkley Global Product Recall
WR Berkley Corporation has appointed Luis Rivera as president of Berkley Global Product Recall. Rivera succeeds Louis Lubrano, who has…
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GRM Insurance
Uncertainty presents opportunity for Lloyd’s market, says Patrick Tiernan
Lloyd’s is in strong position to grow sustainably but there’s no room for complacency, according to Patrick Tiernan, Lloyd’s chief…
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GRM Insurance
Brokerslink adds technology firms to network to support digitalisation
Brokerslink has added six technology firms to its international network, the first non-broking or risk consulting firms to join the…