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Reinsurance broker news, analysis and insight, covering reinsurance broking market developments, trends and opportunities.
Reinsurance brokers have a core role to play in the market, so we frequently cover news related to their activities and also interview senior reinsurance broking executives as well.
Marsh launches intellectual property solution
8th March 2019
Global re/insurance broker Marsh has launched an insurance solution specifically tailored to address risks associated with an organisation’s intellectual property (IP). IP Protect is a proprietary Marsh policy backed by Ambridge Partners, a managing general underwriter of transactional, complex management liability, and intellectual property insurance products. “As the importance of IP rights ... Read the full article
Marsh adds AIG’s Bauer to lead U.S Sharing Economy, Mobility Practice
7th March 2019
International re/insurance brokerage Marsh has appointed Robert Bauer to lead its U.S Sharing Economy & Mobility Practice. Bauer joins from AIG where he served as General Insurance Head of Innovation and its Sharing Economy Group. In his new role Bauer will focus on developing and delivering products and services to companies operating ... Read the full article
Lockton hires JLT’s Philip Corrigan as COO for Asia Pacific
7th March 2019
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Lockton has announced the appointment of Philip Corrigan as Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Corrigan arrives from Jardine Lloyd Thomson (JLT), where he has spent most of his 30-year career, having most recently served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JLT Thailand. He ... Read the full article
Willis Towers Watson announces senior appointments to NA division
7th March 2019
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has announced the appointments of Linde Hotchkiss, Nicole Johnson and George Haitsch to senior positions for its Western region in North America (NA). Hotchkiss will lead WTW’s Regional Large Account strategy for the West, based in San Diego, CA. She will be responsible ... Read the full article
Ryan Specialty Group completes acquisition of Westphalen
6th March 2019
Ryan Specialty Group has completed its previously announced acquisition of Westphalen Insurance Services Inc., an independently owned wholesale insurance brokerage located in Edmond, Oklahoma. The Westphalen team now forms part of R-T Specialty, the wholesale brokerage unit of Ryan Specialty Group, and will establish the company’s presence in Oklahoma. Founded in ... Read the full article
Aon does not intend to pursue Willis Towers Watson deal
6th March 2019
Re/insurance brokerage Aon has now confirmed that it does not intend to pursue a deal to acquire rival broker Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Media reports emerged yesterday claiming that Aon was in early discussions with WTW about a potential acquisition. Aon then confirmed then it was in the early ... Read the full article
WTW partners with InsurTech massUP
6th March 2019
Global re/insurance broker Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has partnered with German InsurTech massUP with the aim of developing new insurance products and solutions. The strategic partnership, which is hoped will also enable the integration of technological processes and includes joint international distribution, follows existing collaboration efforts between massUp and Willis Re, ... Read the full article
Aon confirms consideration to acquire Willis Towers Watson
6th March 2019
Insurance and reinsurance broker Aon has confirmed that it is in the initial stages of considering an offer to acquire Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Reports emerged yesterday that Aon had held preliminary talks with WTW over a potential deal that would see the combination of two of the world's largest ... Read the full article
Aon is considering an offer to buy Willis Towers Watson, reports Bloomberg
5th March 2019
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Aon is reportedly in talks to acquire rival broker Willis Towers Watson (WTW), according to a Bloomberg report, which cites people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg reports that Aon is considering the purchase of WTW, and is preparing to submit an offer in the coming weeks. According ... Read the full article
JLT’s Howett to become Marsh Ireland CEO; Grogan made Exec Chairman
5th March 2019
The Managing Director of JLT Ireland Patrick Howett is to become the Chief Executive Officer of Marsh Ireland upon the completion of Marsh & McLennan Companies’ previously-announced $5.6 billion acquisition of JLT Group. Meanwhile, Joe Grogan has been appointed Executive Chairman of Marsh Ireland. Both Howett and Grogan will be based in ... Read the full article
Ryan Specialty completes Myron Steves acquisition
4th March 2019
International specialty insurer Ryan Specialty Group has completed its previously-announced agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Myron F. Steves & Company, a Houston-based independent wholesale insurance brokerage. The Myron Steves team has become part of R-T Specialty, the wholesale brokerage unit of Ryan Specialty Group, expanding the company’s presence ... Read the full article
Arthur J. Gallagher to acquire JLT’s aerospace operations
4th March 2019
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the global aerospace operations of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc (JLT). The acquisition, subject to European Commission approval, is scheduled to close this spring in connection with completion of Marsh and McLennan Companies’ acquisition of ... Read the full article
TigerRisk adds JLT Re’s David Unsworth as Senior Broker
1st March 2019
Reinsurance brokerage, risk and capital strategic advisory firm TigerRisk Partners LLC has announced the appointment of David Unsworth as a Senior Broker. Wade Gulbransen, the firm’s Global Head of Reinsurance, noted that Unsworth is regarded as one of the foremost experts on reinsurance solutions for the Florida market and that he ... Read the full article
Growth in protectionism & geopolitical tensions to impact re/insurers: Marsh
28th February 2019
Rising geopolitical tensions and protectionist sentiments, in combination with ongoing trade disputes, and resulting in increased uncertainty and risk for multinationals such as re/insurers, according to Marsh, particularly for those with direct foreign investments. Marsh’s Political Risk Map 2019 rated more than 200 countries and territories on the basis of short ... Read the full article
JLT & Allianz partner on corporate reputation cover for SMEs
28th February 2019
JLT Specialty and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) have partnered on the launch of a new corporate reputation insurance product targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. Reputation Protect Plus provides coverage against the loss of net operating profit from a reputational crisis combined with a crisis ... Read the full article
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