Executive & D&O
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Online service launched to identify bad debtors
Credit insurer Coface has launched an online customised credit opinion (CCO) service that will provide companies with information about their…
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Willis Towers Watson expands financial solutions division with hire
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has appointed Stephanie Pariot as a divisional director in its financial solutions division. The unit is…
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Willis Towers Watson appoints new global head of FINEX financial institutions business
James Jackson has been made head of FINEX financial institutions for Great Britain at broker Willis Towers Watson (WTW). The…
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Ironshore opens M&A unit in Frankfurt
Ironshore International’s mergers and acquisitions and tax insurance unit has opened an office in Frankfurt, Germany through Ironshore Agency Ltd,…
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Chubb launches packaged policy for technology companies in the UK and Ireland
A first- and third-party policy designed specifically to cater for the insurance needs of technology developers, producers and distributors operating…
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Argo Pro adds two top executives to its US FI and A&E units
Argo Pro, part of Argo Group International, has announced the appointments of Mary Henderson as senior vice-president, head of financial…
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Insurance lawyers form global network
Seven law firms across four continents have launched a network to focus on insurance law. The founders of Global Insurance…
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Increasing need for D&O insurance in Asia
In today’s increasingly litigious business environment, directors and officers face constantly evolving risks and liabilities from regulators and investors, not…
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AGCS opens S Korea office as Asia expansion continues
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), the corporate and specialty arm of the German insurer, has opened a new office…
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China’s involvement in Africa greater than realised
China has a greater involvement in Africa than previously realised, according to a new report from McKinsey, and that is…
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Bank to boost intra-African trade
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s trade finance bank, is set to boost intra-African trade as a priority in a…
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HDI Global opens Bern office
HDI Global has opened a third branch office in Switzerland. The industrial insurance company said its new Bern office is…
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Africa and India set to boost global economy
Africa and India’s growing middle classes are set to give a much-needed boost to the global economy, which otherwise would…
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Arthur J Gallagher launches crime and management liability product
Arthur J Gallagher has introduced a combined management liability and crime insurance package aimed at private limited companies in the…
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One Belt One Road key to raising risk management standards in Asia: Parima
The One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative, China’s ambitious development project designed to coordinate large infrastructure projects in China and…
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Asia Pacific continues to lead shipping losses but trend is positive: AGCS
The south China, Indochina, Indonesia and Philippines region continues to lead the world shipping losses table, according to the Allianz…
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Ed launches professional and executive risks business with five senior hires
Ed, the wholesale and specialty broker, has beefed up its professional and executive risks business with the addition of five…
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Neon acquires Guernsey-based Sapphire Underwriters
Neon, the Lloyd’s specialty insurer, has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Sapphire Underwriters from Heritage Group.…
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Shock for South Africa as country heads into recession
Agriculture might help South Africa out of recession but retail and hospitality sectors are likely to feel the pinch as…
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Economic performance expected to improve in South Africa, despite declaration of recession
Business practitioners remain confident that the South African business environment will improve this year. According to Deloitte’s fourth annual South…