Aon
Aon’s ambition is to shape decisions for the better – to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated risk capital and human capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, Aon’s employees in more than 120 countries provide clients with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that protect and grow their businesses.
Analysis: Insurance dives deeper into returners talent pool
With an increasing number of insurance companies offering returners programmes Emmanuel Kenning looks into the benefits for all concerned as experts encourage even more firms to access this relatively untapped source of talent
FOI reveals increase in cyber breach incidents reported to FCA by brokers
A Freedom of Information request by Insurance Age has revealed that the number of cyber breach incidents reported to the Financial Conduct Authority has increased for insurance intermediaries but dropped for regulated firms altogether.
Trade credit joins cyber as a challenging market – Aon
Pricing in the UK market continued to harden across all classes in the second quarter except for directors and officers’ insurance, according to the latest report by Aon.
Top 5 read stories: 8-12 August 2022
The top five most read stories by brokers this week.
People Moves: 8-12 August 2022
Keeping you up to date with the latest insurance moves.
Registration opens for 2022 Dive In festival
Diversity initiative Dive In has opened registration for its 2022 festival as it calls on the insurance industry to build braver cultures.
Insurers flag climate change concern following UK heatwave
Insurers have pledged to focus efforts on reducing climate change and called on the industry to be better prepared for weather events.
Experts warn clients will look elsewhere if brokers ignore parametric insurance
Specialists have highlighted the benefits to brokers of delivering parametric insurance to their clients and warned they will lose out if they do not engage with the fast-expanding offering that is becoming more mainstream.
People Moves: 11-15 July 2022
Stay informed of the top personnel changes in insurance.
Cyber insurance costs doubled in a year - Howden
Howden’s annual report on cyber has revealed the average cost of cyber insurance has doubled since last year due to an extreme supply-demand imbalance.
Allianz agrees to sell majority stake in Russian operations
Allianz has agreed to sell a majority stake in its Russian operations to Interholding, the owner of Russian insurer Zetta insurance.
Insurance ban on Russian oil ships - report
The UK and EU have teamed up to ban the insurance of ships carrying Russian oil, the Financial Times has reported.
Cyber pricing hardens over 30%, says Aon
Market conditions for cyber insurance in the UK remain challenging with prices hardening by over 30% for the first quarter, according to an update by Aon.
2022 Empower Ethnic Minority Executives list names insurance stars
Four people from Aviva, Beazley, Sompo International and Axa XL have made the listing of 100 executive role models.
People Moves: 4 - 8 April 2022
Keep up-to-date with the latest industry moves.
WTW follows Aon and Marsh McLennan and withdraws from Russia
Ownership of Russian businesses will be transferred to local management as broker expresses dismay at the conflict.
Aon suspends Russian operations
Staff in Russia have been put on paid leave by the broker as the attack on Ukraine escalates.
Aon confirms cyber incident
Firm states its ability to serve clients has not been impacted by the event.
Brokers praise insurer response to storms claims
Storms Dudley, Eunice, and Franklin could cost UK insurers more than £400m in claims, according to Moodys.
Howden appoints WTW’s Aubert as CEO in France
Luigi Sturani, regional CEO of Howden Europe, revealed that the first key step in expanding Howden France was to find a “respected and credible leader” in the market, adding that Aubert was a “natural fit”.
News analysis: Is it time for a regulatory rethink?
Regulation is stifling broker competition and innovation according to Biba, as regulators now face a House of Lords inquiry.
People Moves: 24-28 January 2022
Stay up-to-date with the latest personnel changes in insurance.
People Moves: 10 - 14 January 2022
The latest personnel and management news in the insurance sector.
Market Analysis: Broking consolidation from 2010 to today – how the top 100 has changed
Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift charts consolidation among the top 100 intermediaries from 2010 to today and reflects on the biggest winners in terms of M&A success