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Sedgwick names Neil Gibson as CEO in the UK
Neil Gibson has been appointed CEO of Sedgwick in the UK, stepping up from chief operating officer of the business’ operations in the UK, New Zealand, Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Marsh posts 3% half-year revenue growth
Marsh saw its revenue nudge up by 3% to $6bn [£3.8bn] for the six months ended June 30, up from the $5.8bn posted for the same period of 2011.
HSB snaps up loss control engineering manager
Specialist engineering insurer HSB Engineering Insurance has snapped up Jim Whitmore as loss control engineering manager for construction.
Marsh reports increase in revenue and profit
Marsh & McLennan Companies, parent company of broking giant Marsh, has reported a 9.3% increase in total revenue to $11.53bn (£7.35bn) for 2011 from $10.55bn in 2010.
Marsh’s UK leader moves to European role
Marsh has appointed Martin South, CEO of UK and Ireland, to the newly-created role of CEO, Marsh Europe.
Capita appoints new chief of service provision from FSA
Capita Commercial Insurance Services has appointed Greg Carter as director of client services, reporting to Brent Escott, head of the general insurance division.
European capacity still buoyant, says Marsh
Insurers are still vying for lucrative accounts and insurance capacity remains buoyant in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), according to a new report published by Marsh.
UIB appoints former Travelers man for top role
United Insurance Brokers has appointed Tony Dilley as international operations director and he will assume responsibility for the running of all UIB’s international offices.
RFIB reveals operating profit growth
Lloyd’s broker RFIB has announced a 17% increase in operating profits to £3.5m for the year ending 30 June 2010 (2009: £3.0m).
Broker profile: Broking in a warzone
William Wakeham is worlds apart from the average Insurance Age reader. Martin Friel profiles the life of a broker working in Iraq as he risks car bombs, mortars and bullets in his bid to crack the Middle Eastern market
European trade credit insurance market turns corner in 2010, according to Marsh
New insurance capacity, increased competition for business among insurers and improved risk management have led to positive developments for buyers of trade credit insurance across most of Europe in 2010, according to Marsh.
Aon Benfield appoints ratings agency head in UK
Aon Benfield has appointed Chris Myers as head of rating agency advisory for its UK and Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions.
Insurance rates fall across EMEA, says Marsh
Insurance rates have fallen for certain classes of business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) during the first half of 2010, according to research.
Crawford appoints new managing director
Crawford & Company has appointed Greg Gladwell to the newly-created international position of managing director, Crawford Home.
BWS and Oxygen launch London market broker
Dubai-based insurance broker Brokerage World Solutions (BWS), the parent company of Insure Direct, and Oxygen have joined forces to launch a new London market intermediary.
Chartis unveils UK chief as Baugh heads up European operation
Alexander Baugh has been appointed to the newly-created position of president and CEO of Chartis Europe Holdings, which includes Chartis Insurance UK, Chartis Insurance Ireland and Chartis Europe SA.
Marsh launches construction consulting practice
Marsh has launched a specialist construction consulting practice to provide dispute resolution, risk advisory, and audit services to the construction and engineering industries across EMEA.
THB boosts treaty team
Three senior brokers join company's Lloyd's broking arm