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January 25, 2012  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 196
Tougher EMEA Commercial Insurance Market Conditions Expected in 2012
Insurance rates for businesses with exposure to natural catastrophe risk and supply chain perils are expected to continue increasing in 2012 across Europe, the Middle East and Afri...  Read More...
January 16, 2012  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 474
Martin South Appointed CEO of Marsh Europe
Marsh, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), today announced that Martin South has been appointed to the newly-created position of CEO of Marsh Europ...  Read More...
January 12, 2012  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 305
Marsh Expands Energy and Construction Risk Engineering Expertise with Appointment of Vincent. C. Marrot
Marsh today announced the appointment of Vincent C. Marrot as Global Leader, Energy Engineering and Leader of Construction Engineering in Marsh’s International Division. In this ne...  Read More...
January 11, 2012  |  United Kingdom, United States |  Views: 125
Economic and Social Turmoil Risk Reversing the Gains of Globalization, Report Warns
Economic shocks and social upheaval risk are undermining the progress that globalization has brought, warns the World Economic Forum in its seventh edition, Global Risks 2012 repor...  Read More...
January 10, 2012  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 263
New Russian Liability Law Raises Risks for International Business
Stringent new legislation relating to the management and insurance of plants dealing in hazardous materials in the Russian Federation is set to have far-reaching implications for c...  Read More...
January 04, 2012  |  United Kingdom, United States |  Views: 192
Marsh Completes Acquisition of Alexander Forbes' Brokerage Business
Establishes Powerful Growth Platform in South Africa and Across Region  Read More...
December 22, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 237
Record Catastrophe Losses Prompts Two-Speed Insurance Market
Insurance rates continue to climb for loss-affected accounts.  Read More...
December 20, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 306
Bowring Marsh opens Dubai office to serve multinational clients
Demand grows for international insurance placement expertise in Middle East   Read More...
December 14, 2011  |  United Arab Emirates |  Views: 546
National Oil Companies Facing Seismic Shift In Global Risk Landscape in 2012
Marsh Conference to Address Globalisation and Natural Catastrophe Risks Operating across international borders and ‘mega catastrophe’ risks rank among the greatest c...  Read More...
December 14, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 370
Keith Fenwick to lead Marsh’s Norwich office
Marsh today announced the appointment of Keith Fenwick to lead its Norwich office. Marsh is a major employer in Norwich and is home to the company’s largest UK office outside...  Read More...
December 09, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 388
Marsh launches EMEA Renewable Power & Cleantech Practice
Substantial investment in renewable power across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) is being fuelled by consumer demand for cleaner sources of power generation and increasin...  Read More...
November 21, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 490
Marsh Arranges $500 Million Policy to Help IFC Support Global Trade Growth
Emerging markets around the world are expected to see increased flows of vital imports and exports as a result of a new trade credit insurance policy brokered by Marsh for the Inte...  Read More...
November 15, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 479
Energy insurance market sending mixed signals
Excess capacity and continuing competition among insurers mean that buying conditions remain favourable for many energy firms in the final quarter of 2011.   Read More...
November 14, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 270
Marsh receives Isle of Man first from Chartered Insurance Institute
Marsh (Isle of Man) Limited today celebrates being the first Manx insurance broker to achieve ‘Chartered Insurance Broker’ status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). Mars...  Read More...
November 01, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 577
David Batchelor appointed head of Marsh’s International Division
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, today announced that it had appointed David Batchelor to b...  Read More...
October 27, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 340
Marsh joins UN Disaster Risk Reduction Private Sector Partnership
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, today announced that it had joined the United Nations Disa...  Read More...
October 26, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 248
Flooding – Marsh advice on expediting business recovery
Following extensive flooding across parts of Dublin and County Tyrone, Marsh outlines the immediate business recovery and health and safety actions businesses affected should take ...  Read More...
October 04, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 474
Businesses fail to understand the risk of biodiversity loss
Despite increasing financial penalties and stringent clean-up requirements, many organisations are still unable to quantify the value they derive from environmental resources. Furt...  Read More...
October 04, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 395
Experts to debate risks associated with global infrastructure development
As the global infrastructure sector continues to grapple with reconciling the need for major investment with strained public sector finances and slow economic recovery, Marsh, a wh...  Read More...
October 03, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 464
Natural catastrophe insurance limits: the great unknown
Many organisations are failing to validate the limits of liability they require for their natural catastrophe insurance programmes. This in turn could mean they could be buying mor...  Read More...
September 30, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 988
No overall change to insurance rates in Q3: Marsh
The effect of losses earlier this year meant that even property programs not affected by losses – but with catastrophe exposures – typically renewed with increases of up to 10 perc...  Read More...
September 27, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 621
Trade credit insurers still approaching SMEs with caution
Marsh’sCoverCredit to assist SMEs in managing trade credit risks. While trade credit insurers continue to do battle on pricing for large corporate accounts amid an influx of new pl...  Read More...
September 27, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 357
Experts to debate risks associated with global infrastructure development
As the global infrastructure sector continues to grapple with reconciling the need for major investment with strained public sector finances and slow economic recovery, Marsh, a wh...  Read More...
September 26, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 478
Marsh and AAIB launch Iraq land rig insurance facility
In order to meet the specific insurance requirements of oil rig drilling contractors operating in Iraq, Marsh and Anglo Arab Insurance Brokers (AAIB) today announced the launch of ...  Read More...
September 26, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 590
Richard Waterer to Head Marsh Risk Consulting in UK and Ireland
Marsh today announced that it has appointed Richard Waterer as Head of Marsh Risk Consulting (MRC) in the UK and Ireland. Based in London, he will report to Rob DeJonge, Head of MR...  Read More...
September 15, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 625
Marsh Appoints Bill Pieroni Chief Operating Officer
Marsh today announced that it has appointed Bill Pieroni to the role of Chief Operating Officer, effective September 19.  Read More...
September 15, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 524
Marsh seminar to address intellectual property risks
London, 15 September, 2011 – The risks associated with intellectual property (IP) and what businesses can do to protect their IP revenue streams will be the subject of a seminar ho...  Read More...
September 07, 2011  |  United States |  Views: 615
Marsh & McLennan Companies Appoints Help for Heroes as UK Charity of the Year
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC) today announces the appointment of Help for Heroes as its UK Charity of the Year for 2011-2012. Chosen by its own UK colleagues after a...  Read More...
September 06, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 562
Marsh Isle of Man appoints Ken Watterson as Non-Executive Director
Douglas, 6 September, 2011 – Marsh has appointed leading Manx businessman and wildlife expert Ken Watterson as a Non-Executive Director on its board of directors on the Isle of Man...  Read More...
August 31, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 1131
Marsh to Acquire Brokerage Business of Alexander Forbes
Marsh today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the brokerage business of Alexander Forbes (AF).  Read More...
August 16, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 813
Small law firms face another challenging PI renewal season
London, 16 August, 2011 – Small legal practices are bracing themselves for another challenging renewal season for solicitors’ professional indemnity (PI) insurance, as insurers ass...  Read More...
August 09, 2011  |  Canada, United States |  Views: 722
Marsh & McLennan Companies Awarded the Carbon Trust Standard in the United Kingdom
London, 9 August, 2011 – Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC) announced today that the Company has been awarded the prestigious Carbon Trust Standard across its core office...  Read More...
July 20, 2011  |  United States |  Views: 645
Insurers taking an increasingly tougher stance on pricing: Marsh
Insurers taking an increasingly tougher stance on pricing: Marsh   Read More...
July 19, 2011  |  United States |  Views: 555
Marsh Forms New Global Claims Practice to Enhance Support of Clients with Claims Anywhere Around the World
London, 19 July, 2011 – Companies that manage the claims process effectively are better able to protect their resources, secure their bottom lines, and maintain daily operations. T...  Read More...
July 15, 2011  |  Canada, United States |  Views: 749
Marsh wins ‘Best Trade Credit Broker’ in Trade & Forfaiting Review Awards
London, 14 July, 2011 – Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, has been named ‘Best Trade Credit and Political Risk Insurance Broker’ by Trade & Forfaiting R...  Read More...
July 13, 2011  |  United Kingdom, United States |  Views: 563
Marsh appoints Henrik Larsen as CEO of Marsh Denmark
Copenhagen, 11 July, 2011 – Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, today announced the appointment of Henrik Larsen as CEO of Marsh Denmark. Henrik Larsen su...  Read More...
July 13, 2011  |  United Kingdom, United States |  Views: 571
Marsh Names Peter Lundberg CEO of Marsh Finland
Helsinki, 11 July, 2011 – Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, today announced the appointment of Peter Lundberg as CEO of Marsh Finland in succession to T...  Read More...
July 12, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 1027
U.S. Hurricane Season Could be Market Tipping Point: Marsh
London, 12 July, 2011 – The overall global insurance market remains well-capitalised and generally competitive despite major natural catastrophe (CAT) losses in the second-quarter ...  Read More...
July 06, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 545
Marsh Forms New Global Mining Practice to Address Growing Risks
London, 6 July, 2011 – As mining organisations pursue growth opportunities outside their home countries, they are challenged by a number of new and emerging exposures. To ensure th...  Read More...
July 01, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 869
Martin South named ‘Insurance Broker CEO of the Year’
London, 1 July, 2011 – Martin South, CEO of Marsh UK & Ireland, has been named ‘Insurance Broker CEO of the Year’ for the second year running in the Reactions magazine’s London Mar...  Read More...
June 20, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 658
Marsh named Insurance Broker of the Year in St Nick Awards
Manchester, 20 June, 2011 – Marsh has been named as ‘Insurance Broker of the Year’ in this year’s St Nick North West Turnaround Awards, which were held recently at Manchester’s Mus...  Read More...
June 14, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 896
Marsh’s report on preparing local public sector for risk governance
London, 14 June, 2011 – Marsh has produced a major report to assist public sector organisations improve their risk management policies and processes. The report, Preparing the Loca...  Read More...
June 08, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 515
Businesses slow to adapt to climate change risks: Marsh report
London, 8 June, 2011 – The earth’s climate is changing and corporations need to proactively assess and manage the risks associated with a more volatile environment in order to ensu...  Read More...
June 07, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 561
Marsh urges boards to sharpen focus on interconnected risks
London, 7 June, 2011 – Understanding the interconnected nature of the risks their organisations face and adopting a more dynamic approach to risk management should be key prioritie...  Read More...
June 07, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 508
Firms haemorrhaging revenue through inadequate natural catastrophe risk management planning
London, 7 June, 2011 – The devastating impact of natural catastrophes on the global economy has brought into sharp focus the growing need for specialist risk management advice and ...  Read More...
June 03, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 818
Marsh wins Broker Team of Year at UK Claims Excellence Awards
Marsh has been awarded Outstanding Broker Team of the Year at the Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards held recently in London. Barry Jones, UK Claims Leader, was recognised as...  Read More...
June 01, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 575
Marsh Forms Global Power Practice to Address Risks of Expanding Infrastructure Needs Around the World
London, 1 June, 2011 – Marsh today announced the formation of a new Global Power Practice that harnesses all of its power expertise globally to better assist clients in managing th...  Read More...
May 26, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 1329
Global CEO opens Marsh and Mercer’s new Manchester offices
Manchester, 26 May 2011 – Brian Duperreault, President and CEO of global professional services firm Marsh & McLennan Companies, yesterday opened the new Manchester office of subsid...  Read More...
May 24, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 764
Energy insurance remains favourable for buyers despite global natural catastrophes: Marsh
London, 24 May 2011 – Despite an unprecedented number of recent natural catastrophes, conditions remain favourable for most energy insurance buyers, according to Marsh.   Read More...
May 16, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 779
Solar projects at risk as banks seek stronger guarantees
London, 16 May, 2011 – Even as power generation from renewable energies continues to grow, particularly from solar – or photovoltaic – systems, project companies and operators are ...  Read More...
May 13, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 1175
Intellectual property: misunderstood and undervalued by global risk management community
Global organisations are largely failing to understand the intellectual property (IP) risks facing their organisations and the value of their intangible assets, according to a worl...  Read More...
May 13, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 684
Ship owners facing increasing risks over charterers' default
Ship owners are becoming increasingly concerned about the financial consequences of a rise in ship charterers filing for bankruptcy. In order to protect owners’ vital revenue strea...  Read More...
May 04, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 673
Captive owners bolstered capital positions during downturn: Marsh
Organisations have taken action over the last few years to strengthen the financial position of their captive insurance company operations, while those forming new captives are mor...  Read More...
April 27, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 646
No immediate upward movement in insurance rates: Marsh
Despite record level first-quarter catastrophe losses, insurance rate increases were confined to loss-affected exposures, according to research published today by Marsh.In regions ...  Read More...
April 12, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 723
Marsh enters into Strategic Partnership with INSIA to help it build its broker network across Continental Europe
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, today announced it has reached agreement with INSIA a.s. (INSIA), the insurance broker network headquartered in Prague...  Read More...
March 22, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 482
Marsh's Disaster Recovery content now available in Japanese and Chinese
To assist clients affected by the recent earthquake/tsunami off the coast of Japan, Marsh has made some information on its Disaster Recovery Portal available in Japanese and Chines...  Read More...
March 21, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 621
Marsh named "Global Infrastructure Insurance House of the Year" by Infrastructure Investor for second consecutive year
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, has been named “Global Infrastructure Insurance House of the Year” in Infrastructure Investor’s 2010 Annual Awards. Th...  Read More...
March 18, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 537
Japan earthquake: global supply chains to suffer extensive disruption, aftershocks to global economy expected to unfold slowly
Organisations need to prepare for the possibility of an extended disruption to global supply chains resulting from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Marsh warned today. Thousand...  Read More...
March 10, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 557
Marsh conference to address increase in data-related risks
Risks associated with the growing importance of data management, storage and protection to companies in the communications, media and technology (CMT) sector will be the focus of a...  Read More...
March 07, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 652
Marine insurance rates likely to fall in 2011: Marsh
Buyers of marine insurance are likely to see a continuing softening of insurance rates in 2011, according to research carried in Marsh’s latest Marine Market Monitor. The research ...  Read More...
February 10, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 554
Marsh appoints David Bidmead to be US CEO
Marsh Inc. today announced that it has appointed David Bidmead, currently leader of its US West Zone and previously CEO of Marsh Australia and Region Head of Marsh Pacific, to the ...  Read More...
February 07, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 1024
Soft insurance market conditions set to continue into 2011: Marsh
Soft commercial insurance market conditions persisted throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in 2010 and are set to continue into 2011, according to a comprehensive r...  Read More...
February 03, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 545
Marsh clients to benefit from enhanced political risk resources
As companies seek to capitalise on opportunities for growth they need the latest information in key risk areas that allows them to make fully informed business decisions. Emerging ...  Read More...
February 01, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 498
Egyptian unrest: companies need to re-examine insurance and risk strategies, says Marsh
Companies are re-assessing the adequacy of their insurance coverage and risk management arrangements in the wake of political unrest in Cairo and other cities across Egypt, accordi...  Read More...
January 17, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 755
Marsh announces key appointment for Asia Aviation practice
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, today announced, with immediate effect, the appointment of Tim Blakey as Regional Head of its Aviation Practice for As...  Read More...
January 06, 2011  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 526
Marsh appoints Alan Morton to senior claims roles
Marsh has appointed Alan Morton to be Senior Claims Advocate of its International Division and Property Claims Practice Group Leader, UK and International.  Read More...
November 10, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 641
Fire Brigade Union strikes: Marsh advises businesses to take additional precautions
Companies need to take extra precautions to protect their businesses during planned industrial action by the UK’s Fire Brigade Union (FBU) according to Marsh, the world’s leading i...  Read More...
November 01, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 410
Mike Rogers appointed to lead Marsh ProBroker
London, 1 November 2010 – Marsh has announced the appointment of Mike Rogers, who will be based in London, as head of Marsh ProBroker, its UK community of independent brokers. Mr R...  Read More...
October 20, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 474
Risk manager’s role becoming more important across the organization, says Marsh’s Moczarski
Southampton, Bermuda, October 20, 2010 – Risk managers are becoming more visible and active across their organizations and are wielding greater influence on strategic decisions, ac...  Read More...
October 18, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 482
New technologies bring new risks to power industry: Marsh
London, 18 October, 2010 – New technologies and environmental responsibility in the power sector were the issues of greatest concern to risk managers at a major power conference, h...  Read More...
October 05, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 594
Jane Barker appointed Non-Executive Director of Marsh Ltd
London, 5 October, 2010 – Marsh Ltd has appointed Equitas CEO, Jane Barker, to a newly-created Non-Executive Director position on its board with immediate effect. Ms Barker previou...  Read More...
September 29, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 419
European companies should take the longer view on risk
London, 29 September 2010 – Europe’s largest companies will need to spend more time and resources over the next year on long-term strategic risk planning to avoid being vulnerable ...  Read More...
September 27, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 551
Marsh launches $1bn metals insurance policy
London, 27 September 2010 – Record high gold bullion prices mean that firms involved in metal trading, storage and transit are at risk of being under-insured against physical damag...  Read More...
September 15, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 380
Marsh Names Eugênio Paschoal CEO of Marsh Brazil
São Paulo, September 15, 2010 – Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, today announced the appointment of Eugênio Paschoal as CEO of Marsh Brazil effective J...  Read More...
September 14, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 429
Deal makers return to the table in Asia with heightened focus on risk mitigation
London, 14 September 2010 – Investors in Asia are returning to the merger and acquisition table with a renewed interest in risk mitigation tools such as Warranty & Indemnity Insura...  Read More...
September 10, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 564
Experts gather to examine risks associated with next generation coal power production
London, 10 September 2010 – As power producers confront major challenges such as the need for innovation, the risks associated with new and untested technologies and the global eco...  Read More...
September 09, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 430
European trade credit insurance market turns corner in 2010
London, 9 September 2010 – New insurance capacity, increased competition for business among insurers and improved risk management have led to positive developments for buyers of t...  Read More...
September 03, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 587
Ann Collins joins Marsh Isle of Man as Client Service Director
Douglas, 3 September 2010 – Marsh has appointed Ann Collins to the newly created role of Client Service Director of its insurance broking operations on the Isle of Man. Based in Ma...  Read More...
September 02, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 514
Marsh launches contamination insurance product for water utilities
London, 2 September 2010 – As utilities companies move to strengthen their resilience to risks as a result of tightening regulation and the heightened threat of terrorism, Marsh ha...  Read More...
September 01, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 476
Chinese companies should think locally when investing globally
London, 1 September 2010 – Chinese companies hungry for expansion and investment overseas face unfamiliar risk landscapes, requiring a deep understanding of the local environment, ...  Read More...
August 31, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 465
Marsh appoints Richard Lloyd to lead Carlisle and Newcastle offices
Newcastle, 31 August 2010 – Marsh has appointed Richard Lloyd as head of its National Corporate business in Carlisle and Newcastle, which provide risk and insurance advice for mid ...  Read More...
August 25, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 411
Discontinuing TRIA Will Put American Business at Risk: Marsh
New York, 25 August 2010 – Discontinuation of a government-mandated terrorism backstop would have an adverse effect on the long-term availability and affordability of terrorism ins...  Read More...
August 23, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 452
Russian fires should prompt review of business continuity plans
Moscow, 23 August 2010 – Following the devastating peatland and forest fires in Russia and resultant smog in Moscow and the surrounding regions, Marsh is urging affected organisati...  Read More...
August 17, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 439
Marsh Risk Consulting creates new Operational Risk post
London, 17 August 2010 – Marsh has promoted Richard Waterer to the newly created role of Head of Operational Risk for Marsh Risk Consulting (MRC) in the UK. Mr Waterer will report ...  Read More...
August 13, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 570
Marsh and Mercer to consolidate Manchester operations
Manchester, 13 August 2010 – Marsh and Mercer, both part of professional services firm Marsh & McLennan Companies, today announce the consolidation of their Manchester operations i...  Read More...
August 09, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 422
EMEA insurance buyers reap benefits from increased competition
London, 9 August 2010 – Insurance buyers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are reaping the cost benefits created by greater competition among insurers for their busi...  Read More...
July 28, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 445
Insurance costs to increase ‘modestly’ for offshore energy risks
London, 28 July 2010 – Major losses sustained in the Gulf of Mexico will not have the same market-changing impact on the upstream energy insurance market as other major events such...  Read More...
July 27, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 341
Marsh wins Corporate Responsiblility accolade in British Insurance Awards
Marsh’s UK Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme has won the ‘CSR Programme of the Year’ Award in this year's British Insurance Awards. Marsh received the award for the r...  Read More...
July 27, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 457
Marsh wins Corporate Responsibility accolade in British Insurance Awards
London, 27 July 2010 – Marsh’s UK Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme has won the ‘CSR Programme of the Year’ Award in this year's British Insurance Awards. Marsh recei...  Read More...
July 27, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 494
Martin Clark to lead Marsh’s Global Energy Practice Claims team
London, 27 July 2010 – Marsh has appointed Martin Clark as its global Energy Practice Claims Leader. Based in London, Mr Clark will have overall responsibility for managing the cla...  Read More...
July 26, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 399
Lord Lang of Monkton to Succeed Stephen R. Hardis as Independant Chairman of the MMC Board of Directors in May 2011
NEW YORK, July 26, 2010 — The Board of Directors of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) announced today that Ian Lang, Lord Lang of Monkton, will succeed Stephen R. Hardis as In...  Read More...
July 21, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 447
Bowring Marsh opens Hong Kong office
Hong Kong, 21 July 2010 – Bowring Marsh, the Specialist International Placement Broker at Marsh, has expanded its footprint in Asia with the opening in Hong Kong of its ninth offic...  Read More...
July 09, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 471
Marsh’s National Corporate business announces new Scottish leadership team
Glasgow, 9 July 2010 – Marsh today announces senior appointments to its Scottish National Corporate business, which provides risk and insurance advice for mid to large size corpora...  Read More...
July 06, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 387
Martin South named ‘Insurance Broking CEO of the Year’
London, 6 July 2010 – Martin South, CEO of Marsh UK, was named the ‘Insurance Broking CEO of the Year’ in Reactions Magazine’s London Market Awards 2010, announced last week. Mr So...  Read More...
June 23, 2010  |  United States |  Views: 101
Marsh report: terrorism risk management costs decline as federal reinsurance backstop continues to stabilise terrorism insurance market
New York, 23 June 2010 – Despite a changing and uncertain marketplace, U.S. terrorism insurance take-up rates continued to climb in 2009 as companies of all sizes and across all in...  Read More...
June 23, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 453
Marsh appoints EMEA Property and Casualty Leaders
London, 23 June 2010 – As part of its drive to spearhead the development of market-leading property, business interruption and casualty risk and insurance solutions to clients acr...  Read More...
June 16, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 448
Companies increasingly looking at sustainability strategy
London, 16 June 2010 – As demand grows from consumers, investors and governments for businesses to become more sustainable, companies are beginning to change their strategy and pla...  Read More...
June 15, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 489
Marsh forms International Nuclear Practice as sector grows
London, 8 June 2010 – In order to address growing concerns around climate change and energy security, Marsh today announced that it has formed a International Nuclear Practice, dra...  Read More...
June 15, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 342
European firms over-confident about business continuity plans
London, 15 June 2010 – New research published by Marsh reveals that many European firms appear to be over-confident in their ability to manage the business continuity and supply ch...  Read More...
June 03, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 598
Marsh launches new Practice to serve UK insolvency sector
Following a sharp increase in demand for specialist insolvency insurance products, Marsh has launched a dedicated practice to provide expert risk and insurance advice to insolvency...  Read More...
May 28, 2010  |  United States |  Views: 395
Marsh media advisory: 2010 Atlantic hurricane season
London, 28 May 2010 – The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued its forecast for the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season yesterday. In 2010, NOAA expects an “...  Read More...
May 28, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 389
Insurance innovation critical to ‘Green Economy’ in China
Beijing, 28 May 2010 – Insurance innovation is critical to supporting the green economy, according to Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser and key participa...  Read More...
May 20, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 388
Complex global risks, boardroom demands to challenge risk managers in 2010: Marsh
London, 20 May 2010 – Despite the global economic crisis, the commercial insurance market is poised to remain stable through 2010, but new challenges are emerging for risk managers...  Read More...
May 18, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 583
Marsh Risk Consulting receives top business continuity awards
The Business Continuity Management (BCM) Practice at Marsh has received two industry accolades in this year’s Business Continuity Awards, which were announced in London on 12 May.   Read More...
May 17, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 462
Why high quality risk information gives insureds the edge
According to new research commissioned by Bowring Marsh, the Specialist International Placement Broker at Marsh, the quality of the presentation of risk information is crucial to i...  Read More...
May 17, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 521
Volcanic ash: continued threat to global supply chains
The continuing and widespread disruption arising from the ‘fall-out’ of the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud has highlighted the fragility of the global business community’s supply cha...  Read More...
May 14, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 555
Demand for insurance solutions grows as volcanic ash disrupts supply chains… again
Traditionally, insurance coverage for supply chain disruption has required physical damage to the insured’s assets to trigger a claim. However, following ongoing air traffic disrup...  Read More...
May 13, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 493
Martyn Denney to drive Marsh’s UK broker network offering Elizabeth Mills appointed Networks Service and Operations Leader
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has appointed Martyn Denney to the newly-created role of Networks Leader. He will be responsible for the strategic dev...  Read More...
May 10, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 567
Marsh lines up industry leaders to debate next decade of risk for communications, media and technology firms
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has attracted high-profile industry leaders to present at its 14th annual communications, media and technology (CMT) c...  Read More...
May 06, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 547
European financial institutions overlooking the value of insurance to save costs
European financial institutions are buying less insurance or decreasing their sums insured in an effort to reduce costs, despite an increase in claims notifications. While the tact...  Read More...
May 05, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 574
Marsh targets Scottish Financial Institutions business
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has appointed Wendy Lamin as a Development Executive in its Financial and Professional (FINPRO) Practice. Based in Edi...  Read More...
April 28, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 666
Marsh agrees transfer of PI team to R K Harrison
RK Harrison Insurance Services (RKHIS), the UK retail specialist for the RK Harrison Group, and Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, have mutually agreed t...  Read More...
April 28, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 638
EMEA Trade Credit Practice formed to deliver superior service and solutions
Expanding the range of services available to its trade credit clients Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has created a Trade Credit Practice for Europe, ...  Read More...
April 21, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 505
Volcanic ash: risk and insurance advice for affected organisations
Volcanic ash: risk and insurance advice for affected organisations  Read More...
April 20, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 423
George Jones to drive business development at Bowring Marsh
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has appointed George Jones to the newly-created role of Global Head of Business Development for Bowring Marsh, the fir...  Read More...
April 19, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 465
Report: National Oil Companies could benefit by setting up their own insurance vehicles
Despite their widespread use by International Oil Companies, new research reveals that only a small proportion of the world's National Oil Companies (NOCs) own and operate their ow...  Read More...
April 15, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 566
Marsh expands Maidstone operations
Following a period of significant growth in the last 12 months Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, is expanding its Maidstone operations to meet surging d...  Read More...
April 12, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 521
New English fire safety rules put employee capabilities in spotlight
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, is recommending that organisations based in England review their health and safety procedures following the introducti...  Read More...
April 09, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 405
Marsh unveils breakthrough service to help clients worldwide monitor financial strength of insurance companies
As finance and risk executives in all parts of the world strive to strengthen their risk governance and manage their counterparty risk, Marsh today unveiled Marsh Market Informatio...  Read More...
April 01, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 692
Marsh completes acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, today completed its previously agreed acquisition of HSBC Insurance Brokers Limited (HIBL), a wholly owned subsidiary ...  Read More...
March 31, 2010  |  United Arab Emirates |  Views: 530
New regulations challenge UAE firms to improve risk management
Firms in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could fall foul of new corporate governance rules and corporate discipline regulations unless they adopt a more systemic approach to managin...  Read More...
March 23, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 574
Energy insurance losses in Chile not expected to exceed $350m
Following a review of expected claims by its energy claims specialists Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has estimated that energy insurance losses from...  Read More...
March 19, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 547
Increased IPO activity in 2010 to fuel demand for management liability insurance
Following a prolonged period of inactivity for Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) as a result of the global recession, Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, is...  Read More...
March 19, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 521
Increased environmental liabilities top risk management agenda
The heightened environmental liabilities created by recent European Union (EU) and UK environmental legislation were among the top risk management concerns raised by delegates at t...  Read More...
March 18, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 723
Philip Turner honoured as 2010 “Power Broker”
US-based Risk & Insurance® magazine has named Philip Turner, Leader of the Specie Practice at Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, as a 2010 Power Broker™ ...  Read More...
March 15, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 575
Marsh to present on environmental risk issues at Base conference
With environmental risk issues increasingly becoming a key concern for businesses based in the EU, Cliff Warman, Leader of the European Environmental Practice at Marsh, the world’s...  Read More...
March 05, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 630
Phil Angus to lead Marsh’s Northern Financial and Professional business
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has appointed Phil Angus to the newly created role of Leader of its Financial and Professional (FINPRO) National busin...  Read More...
March 01, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 539
Marsh issues advice on managing asbestos exposures in schools
In response to a survey of asbestos in 16 British schools by the Asbestos Training and Consultancy Association, Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has ou...  Read More...
February 25, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 527
New UK corporate manslaughter sentencing guidelines highlight need for robust workplace health and safety risk management
Organisations in England and Wales must embed robust health and safety risk management practices or face severe financial and reputational penalties in the event of a successful co...  Read More...
February 23, 2010  |  United Arab Emirates |  Views: 578
Energy sector applies risk lessons from past losses
Despite an increase in the size and scale of new energy infrastructure projects, national oil companies (NOCs) and other energy and chemical concerns are experiencing fewer and les...  Read More...
February 17, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 548
Marsh launches EMEA Construction Consulting Practice
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, today launches a specialist Construction Consulting Practice to provide dispute resolution, risk advisory, and audit s...  Read More...
February 16, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 597
Marsh to manufacturers: economic recovery may bring associated risks
In response to the latest manufacturing index figures released recently by the US Institute for Supply Management (ISM), Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advise...  Read More...
February 16, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 490
Marsh celebrates 35 years of insurance broking on Isle of Man
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, last night celebrated 35 years of providing insurance broking services and risk management advice to organisations on ...  Read More...
February 15, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 575
Nsure: ‘Marsh ProBroker boosts business opportunities’
Nsure Ltd, formerly a founding member of the Willis Network, has revealed how being part of the Marsh ProBroker community of independent brokers is part of its core business develo...  Read More...
February 15, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 684
Competition among insurers ‘helping buyers net better deals’
A new report released today by Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, reveals that, despite the global recession, the commercial insurance market remained st...  Read More...
February 15, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 469
Marsh conference to examine next decade of risk for communications, media and technology firms
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, will host a conference on the major risks facing the communications, media and technology (CMT) sector over the next d...  Read More...
February 08, 2010  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 588
D&O expert joins Marsh’s Financial and Professional Practice
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has appointed Eleni Petros as a Senior Vice President in its Financial and Professional (FINPRO) Practice.   Read More...
January 05, 2010  |  United Arab Emirates |  Views: 527
Marsh poll: corporate governance less developed in United Arab Emirates
Despite the continuing fall-out from the global recession, corporate governance is still a largely undeveloped discipline in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a new poll...  Read More...
December 18, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 434
Marsh to acquire HSBC Insurance Brokers and enter into Preferred Strategic Partnership with HSBC Bank
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire HSBC Insurance Brokers Ltd (HIBL), a wholly owned subsidiary of...  Read More...
December 16, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 578
High profile losses set to hit jewellery insurance market in 2010
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, is warning retail jewellers to review their risk management and security practices ahead of the 2010 insurance renewal...  Read More...
December 03, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 542
Jonathan Ballard to join Marsh’s jewellers’ block insurance team
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has appointed Jonathan Ballard as the jewellers’ block specialist in the London office of its Specie Practice, which d...  Read More...
November 26, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 575
Marsh signs exclusive agreement with UDrive Solutions for driver and motor fleet assurance products
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, today announced that it had reached an agreement with UDrive Solutions to offer its comprehensive range of driver and ...  Read More...
November 23, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 697
Customer-related and credit risks top agendas for Europe’s leading firms
New research by Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, reveals that senior executives in Europe’s leading organisations are most concerned about customer-rel...  Read More...
November 20, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 525
Energy insurance market set for softer conditions in 2010
New intelligence from Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, reveals that energy firms are set to enjoy a softening insurance market in 2010, as a result of ...  Read More...
November 19, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 541
Amy Barnes to bolster Marsh’s oil and gas team in Aberdeen
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, today announces the appointment of Amy Barnes as a Development Executive in its Aberdeen office. Ms Barnes will focus ...  Read More...
November 12, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 536
City of London Sinfonia strikes a chord with Willowbank pupils
Pupils from Willowbank Primary School in Glasgow’s West End hit the high notes yesterday at Strathclyde University’s Barony Hall in the finale of an intensive expressive music cour...  Read More...
November 11, 2009  |  Singapore |  Views: 480
Marsh named "Broker of the Year" in Asian insurance industry awards for third consecutive year
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, has been named ‘Broker of the Year’ at the 13th Annual Asia Insurance Industry Awards. This is the third year in a row...  Read More...
November 02, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 472
Scottish flooding — Marsh advice on expediting business recovery
Following extensive flooding across many parts of north-east Scotland, Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, outlines the immediate business recovery and he...  Read More...
October 30, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 543
Surveyors face massive hike for professional indemnity insurance
Surveyors face rate increases of between 10% and 100% for their professional indemnity insurance following a four-fold increase in claims notifications over the past 12 months, acc...  Read More...
October 30, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 615
Media alert — Breakfast Briefing: Friday, 30 October
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, will host a breakfast briefing on Friday 30 October to discuss market trends in professional indemnity (PI) insurance ...  Read More...
October 28, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 496
IPO and capital raising activity behind surge in specialist D&O cover
An increase in the number of companies considering an initial public offering (IPO) or general capital raising is behind a surge in interest in taking out directors’ and officers’ ...  Read More...
October 27, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 500
Marsh appoints Simon Markey as Chief Executive of UK Affinity business
Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, announces the appointment of Simon Markey as Chief Executive of its UK Affinity business. Based in London, Mr Markey w...  Read More...
October 22, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 541
Marsh launches Directors’ & Officers’ liability diagnostic tool
Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has launched a new Directors' and Officers' (D&O) liability diagnostic tool for private companies domiciled in the UK....  Read More...
October 15, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 498
Communication and technology firms continuing to secure good insurance deals… for the moment
According to Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, the UK’s largest communication and technology firms are continuing to enjoy price reductions on their pro...  Read More...
October 09, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 698
Marsh and REDfour team to help shipowners address risks associated with piracy attacks in Gulf of Aden
Insurance broker, maritime security firm collaborate to help organisations enhance security, strengthen coverage, and save costs.  Read More...
October 08, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 516
Marsh warns organisations of ‘hidden’ mesothelioma claims risk
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, is advising organisations to examine their potential exposures to asbestos-related claims ahead of a predicted peak in...  Read More...
October 06, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 529
Oil and gas companies need to focus on operational, as well as strategic, risks
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, is urging European oil and gas firms to put risk management systems in place that enable them to identify, mitigate an...  Read More...
October 06, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 486
Bowring Marsh enhances major London market property facility
Bowring Marsh, the specialist international placement broker at Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, today announces a major enhancement to coverage on the...  Read More...
October 05, 2009  |  China |  Views: 340
New regulations in China create more protection for insureds
While amendments to the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) Insurance Law will create more protection for policyholders and insureds, companies should still pay close scrutiny to th...  Read More...
October 05, 2009  |  Czech Republic |  Views: 663
Marsh brings together global expertise to launch EMEA Automotive Practice
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has announced the formation of an Automotive Practice covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).  Read More...
September 30, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 457
National Oil Companies need to prepare for continued price volatility, warns Marsh
Broker to convene third National Oil Companies' Conference in Dubai.  Read More...
September 29, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 443
Marsh to host mesothelioma seminar in Birmingham
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, is hosting a seminar on 4 November for organisations in Birmingham on the risk and insurance implications of mesotheli...  Read More...
September 27, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 511
Public sector collaborations 'lack robust risk management frameworks'
A new study by Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, highlights that public sector organisations in the UK lack suitable risk management frameworks or appro...  Read More...
September 23, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 577
Threat of major incidents and stakeholder pressure driving increased focus on risk management in public sector: survey
A survey of over 200 public entity organisations across Europe has found that the need to deal with catastrophic and project risks is driving an increased focus on risk management ...  Read More...
September 18, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 559
Marsh acquires International Advisory Services Ltd., largest independent captive management firm in Bermuda
Marsh Inc., the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, today announced it has completed the acquisition of International Advisory Services Ltd. (IAS), the largest indep...  Read More...
September 18, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 602
Why European transportation firms are making risk management a priority
The economic downturn has prompted nearly three-quarters (73%) of Europe’s leading transportation firms to review their approach to risk management, according to new research commi...  Read More...
September 08, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 809
Marsh experts to address Institute of Risk Management’s Risk Forum
Senior representatives from Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, will be discussing key risk issues impacting UK plc at the Institute of Risk Management’s ...  Read More...
September 07, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 482
European power and utilities companies react to recession with cautious confidence
Over one third of senior executives at European power and utilities firms are highly confident in their existing risk management processes and are cautiously optimistic about the l...  Read More...
September 03, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 484
Marsh licensed to provide full insurance broking and advisory services in Egypt
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, announces that, following approval by the Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority (EFSA), it has been licensed to pro...  Read More...
September 02, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 493
Marsh expands relationship with GreenRoad to offer risk services to all fleet clients
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, and GreenRoad, a leader in improving driving behaviour, today announced that they are teaming together so that all Mar...  Read More...
September 01, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 514
Marsh and Munich Re team up to offer NexPower the first product guarantee cover for solar panel manufacturers in Asia
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, and Munich Re, one of the world’s leading reinsurers, have joined forces to launch a new product guarantee insurance s...  Read More...
August 29, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 515
European retailers fear working capital and supply chain risks
New research by Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, reveals that senior executives at Europe’s leading retail and consumer brands businesses will be conce...  Read More...
August 26, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 629
Excess capacity and competition stifling insurance rate increases in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Insurance premium rate reductions slowed for property and casualty business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa in the first half of 2009, according to figures released today...  Read More...
August 17, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 477
Marsh launches trade credit insurance service to help firms maintain cover during recession
As UK companies continue to encounter problems renewing their trade credit cover, Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has launched a new service to help t...  Read More...
August 13, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 507
Insurer competition keeps solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance costs flat
According to Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, the top law firms in England and Wales will experience a year of flat premiums or small increases for the...  Read More...
August 10, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 390
Marsh: UK accountants' PI insurance market remains flat despite sharp rise in insolvencies
The sharp rise in the number of insolvencies in the UK is having little impact on the current soft market for accountants’ and auditors’ professional indemnity (PI) insurance, acco...  Read More...
July 17, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 421
Cash flow risk poses greatest threat to European life science firms: Marsh survey
Over three-quarters of senior executives at Europe’s leading life science companies have identified cash flow as the biggest threat to their long-term success, according to new res...  Read More...
July 13, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 519
Marsh hires Judith Cooper to drive real estate business
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, announces the appointment of Judith Cooper as a Client Executive in its UK Real Estate Practice. Ms Cooper will help d...  Read More...
July 10, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 466
Overseas risks perceived to pose greatest threat to business continuity, yet are not fully understood by UK firm
New research by Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, reveals that British organisations are more concerned during the recession by overseas risks affecting...  Read More...
July 06, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 457
Marsh appoints Nicholson as Risk and Governance Director
Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has appointed John Nicholson as Risk and Governance Director of Marsh in the UK. In this newly created role, Mr Nichol...  Read More...
June 29, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 666
Marsh launches project professional indemnity insurance facility for construction firms
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has launched a new project professional indemnity (PI) insurance facility for major construction projects.  Read More...
June 24, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 425
Europe's communications, media and technology firms increase focus on risk following downturn
Senior management at 85% of Europe’s leading communications, media and technology (CMT) companies have indicated they are placing increased importance on risk management since the ...  Read More...
June 22, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 472
Le Vey to lead Marsh’s Public Sector Practice in Southern Region
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has appointed Wendie Le Vey to lead its Public Sector business in the Southern Region. Supporting Brian Shaw, UK Publi...  Read More...
June 17, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 383
Irwin to lead Marsh’s new client development across EMEA
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has appointed Neil Irwin to lead the firm’s new client development across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). B...  Read More...
June 16, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 474
Marsh urges UK manufacturers to leverage risk management to gain competitive advantage during recession
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, is urging UK manufacturers to put robust and flexible risk management systems in place to identify, mitigate and manag...  Read More...
June 11, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 559
World Health Organization raises pandemic alert level to phase six
World Health Organization raises pandemic alert level to phase six.   Read More...
June 11, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 522
Risk management budgets have not increased at most financial institutions across Europe, survey finds
Almost all European financial institutions have reviewed their approach to risk since the onset of the global financial crisis but less than half have increased their spending on r...  Read More...
June 09, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 605
Marsh predicts ‘perfect storm’ in construction PI insurance market
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, predicts that the UK architectural, engineering and construction sector is facing a ‘perfect storm’ which could leave ...  Read More...
May 29, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 551
Marsh consultants recognised in Business Continuity Awards
Two consultants from the Risk Consulting Practice at Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, received top industry accolades in this year's Business Continuit...  Read More...
May 29, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 436
Marsh appoints Matt Kimber as UK Chief Risk Officer
Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has appointed Matt Kimber as its Chief Risk Officer in the UK. Mr Kimber joins Marsh from Lloyds Banking Group where h...  Read More...
May 13, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 559
Marsh hires Nabil Khawaja to lead offshore energy construction
Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has announced the appointment of Nabil Khawaja to lead its Global Energy Practice's London-based offshore construction...  Read More...
May 13, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 546
Marsh's Disease Liabilities Risk Management Tool a proven success
The Disease Liabilities Risk Management Tool, a risk methodology developed by Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has saved UK clients over £4 million in ...  Read More...
May 12, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 454
Good risk management crucial to organisational health, says Marsh
Effective risk management will prove a key differentiator between healthcare institutions as budgets increasingly come under pressure, according to Marsh, the world's leading insur...  Read More...
May 12, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 438
Marsh hosts regional law firm briefings on changed risk landscape
Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, is undertaking a series of briefings in major cities across England for law firms on how the current economic climate ...  Read More...
May 01, 2009  |  Ireland |  Views: 492
Grogan to lead Marsh’s UK&I Middle Market business
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has appointed Joe Grogan to lead its Middle Market business in the UK and Ireland. In addition to these responsibiliti...  Read More...
April 29, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 463
Marsh establishes protected cell captive facilities in Washington, DC and Isle of Man
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has established protected cell captive insurance facilities in Washington, DC, and Isle of Man.   Read More...
April 28, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 467
Pandemic flu — latest risk and insurance advice from Marsh
Following media reports concerning confirmed cases of Swine Flu (A/H1N1) among the human population in Mexico, Canada, the US, the UK and Spain, as well as suspected cases in sever...  Read More...
April 28, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 512
Despite global recession, soft insurance market, firms continue using captive insurers to manage risk
Despite the global economic recession and continued soft commercial insurance market, businesses in all parts of the world continue to use captive insurance companies as mechanisms...  Read More...
April 24, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 456
Piccolomini appointed CEO of Marsh Italy
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has appointed Flavio Piccolomini as CEO of Marsh Italy and Emanuele Cordero di Vonzo as General Manager.  Read More...
April 21, 2009  |  United States |  Views: 622
Bowring Marsh launches National Brokerage property facility
Bowring Marsh, the International Specialist Broker at Marsh, today announced the creation of BowringX, an excess property facility providing ‘all risk’ capacity, including Named Wi...  Read More...
April 20, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 391
Marsh broker gets on his bike for Capability Scotland
An Edinburgh insurance broker is swapping his suits for cycling shorts next month to undertake an ambitious 1,100 mile, nine-day solo trip from Land’s End to John O’Groats in suppo...  Read More...
April 12, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 557
Euromoney awards Marsh top broker in 17 countries and 4 regions
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has been named Best Broker in the UK and Western Europe, among a host of other awards by leading market information ma...  Read More...
April 08, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 500
Upward swing in D&O sales continues amid fears of looming claims
Concerns about the global economy, shareholder action, litigation, and the increasing engagement by regulators are fuelling demand for Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) insurance. Acc...  Read More...
April 03, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 484
UK Athletics appoints Marsh risk and insurance adviser
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has been appointed by UKA, the National Governing Body for athletics in the UK, to manage the organisation’s insurance...  Read More...
April 01, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 518
Marsh expands EMEA Forensic Accounting and Claims Services team
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has expanded its Forensic Accounting and Claims Services (FACS) Practice in Europe, the Middle East and Africa due to ...  Read More...
March 27, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 497
Marsh doubles Scottish Private Client advisory team
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has doubled its client advisory expertise in the Edinburgh branch of its Private Client practice. The expansion is in ...  Read More...
March 23, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 526
Marsh urges SMEs to take business continuity to heart
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has published a free checklist for the UK’s small and medium sized firms to help them assess their business continuity...  Read More...
March 11, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 392
Marsh boosts EMEA Market Relationship Management team
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, today announces two new appointments in its Market Relationship Management team (MRM). Based in London, the new hires ...  Read More...
March 10, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 394
Recession creates new risks for UK law firms
New research by Legal Business magazine and Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has found that the economic downturn has produced new risks for Britain’s ...  Read More...
March 09, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 461
Bowring Marsh excess liability facility a double first for Bermuda
Bowring Marsh, the International Specialist Broker at Marsh, today announced the creation of Bowring Marsh Excess (BMEx), an excess liability facility providing up to $100 million ...  Read More...
March 03, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 352
Economic downturn fuelling corporate fraud and corruption risks, warn Marsh and Kroll
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, and its MMC sister company Kroll, the world’s leading risk consulting company, have warned that UK firms are exposed t...  Read More...
March 02, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 569
Marsh report: managing risk well crucial to surviving recession
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has launched a report highlighting the key risks companies face as the global economy slows and advice about how to ta...  Read More...
March 02, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 406
Marsh appoints Paul O’Keefe as Global Energy Claims Leader
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has appointed Paul O’Keefe as Global Claims Leader for its Global Energy Practice.   Read More...
February 25, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 506
New insurance facility will provide up to $500 million in protection for energy companies operating in Gulf of Mexico
Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, today announced the creation of a one-of-a-kind property insurance programme that can provide up to $500 million of an...  Read More...
February 25, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 395
Financial sector firms and advisers should check insurance cover in wake of Ponzi scandals
Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, is warning UK financial services and legal firms to establish whether there is potential cover for losses or claims ar...  Read More...
February 22, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 822
Marsh launches City Risk Forums to help firms fight recession
Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has launched a City Risk Forum to enable business leaders in the London area to network and receive help with topical ...  Read More...
February 19, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 461
Marsh creates new business to serve SME sector
Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, today announces the creation of a major new business to serve the UK's small and medium enterprise (SME) sector.  Read More...
February 17, 2009  |  United Arab Emirates |  Views: 444
Fraud insurance protection and notifications set to rise in the Middle East this year
Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, expects a sharp rise in the number of companies in the Middle East buying fraud insurance protection this year, as the...  Read More...
February 17, 2009  |  United Kingdom |  Views: 351
Clients in South West want more insurance advice as recession bites
Following a successful period of substantial growth over the past two years, Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, is expanding its team of client advisers ...  Read More...

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February 02, 2012  |  Point of View |  Views: 22 | Comments: 0 
More Physician Hires Means More Tail Insurance (insurancenewsnet.com)
John Geisbush quoted on www.insurancenewsnet.com.  Read More...
January 31, 2012  |  Newsletter |  Views: 35 | Comments: 0 
Advisor - Controlled Foreign Companies For Captives
The profits of UK owned captives, that are based overseas, may be subject to UK tax under the current UK Controlled Foreign Companies (CFC) legislation. However, going forward, fol...  Read More...
January 30, 2012  |  Newsletter |  Views: 86 | Comments: 0 
Marsh Insights: Outlook February 2012
Perspectives on risk and insurance for UK Corporates.In this edition we include articles on the following topical issues: 1. Recent developments in the area of employment tribuna...  Read More...
January 25, 2012  |  Presentation |  Views: 158 | Comments: 0 
Preparing for a Changing Market
This publication is a synopsis of presentations made at Marsh's fourth annual Client Conference in London, 6 December 2011.   Read More...
January 23, 2012  |  Newsletter |  Views: 153 | Comments: 0 
Financial Lines Insurance for the Financial Services Sector in 2012
One wonders how many buyers, insurers or brokers in the financial services sector woke with a spring in their step on January 2012? The ‘financial crisis’ has been with us since 20...  Read More...
January 11, 2012  |  Presentation |  Views: 308 | Comments: 0 
Global Risks 2012
The World Economic Forum's report focuses on three key risks that can undermine the progress made by globalization   Read More...
December 23, 2011  |  Newsletter |  Views: 244 | Comments: 0 
Marsh Insights : A newsletter for the financial institutions industry
Welcome to the eighth issue of Marsh’s EMEA Financial Institutions Industry Practice newsletter. This publication is intended to provide regular in-depth analyses and perspectives ...  Read More...
December 22, 2011  |  Newsletter |  Views: 292 | Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Global Insurance Regulatory and Premium Tax Update: Fourth Quarter 2011
A summary of the insurance regulation and premium tax related news that could affect insurance contracts procured by a multinational group.  Read More...
December 09, 2011  |  Newsletter |  Views: 150 | Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Marsh Insights: Green and Greener News, December 2011
Welcome to the December issue of Green and Greener News (GGN), Marsh’s renewable power and cleantech newsletter.This issue is published at a time of continued economic uncertainty ...  Read More...
December 08, 2011  |  Newsletter |  Views: 177 | Comments: 0 
Marsh Insights: Captive Updates
The Central Bank of Ireland on 16th August 2011 published new rules on the governance of captives which appears to bring forward the timeline on compliance with some of the element...  Read More...
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New Legislation to Affect Companies with Certain Hazardous Operations in Russia
November 23, 2011  |  Views: 264 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
New Legislation to Affect Companies with Certain Hazardous Operations in Russia
An explosion at Russia’s largest hydroelectric plant in 2009, killing and injuring many, led to new legislation that will impact companies with certain hazardous operations in Russ...  Read More...
Avian Influenza Pandemic Potential New Threat to Asia, Other Regions
September 20, 2011  |  Views: 573 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Avian Influenza Pandemic Potential New Threat to Asia, Other Regions
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) urged global leaders to consider heightened preparedness and surveillance as it appears that a mutant strain of H5N1 is s...  Read More...
U.S. Debt Ceiling Crisis May Pose Credit, Political Risk
July 29, 2011  |  Views: 641 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
U.S. Debt Ceiling Crisis May Pose Credit, Political Risk
As U.S. Congressional Leaders work to strike a compromise that will raise the country's debt ceiling before the August 2 deadline, many insureds are looking to political risk insur...  Read More...
Global Regulatory and Tax Changes to Affect Multinational Companies
July 21, 2011  |  Views: 827 |  Comments: 0 
Global Regulatory and Tax Changes to Affect Multinational Companies
The global regulatory environment has evolved dramatically in recent years, and multinational companies now strive to achieve compliance with local regulations as they face enhance...  Read More...
Torrential Rains Flood Southern China
June 24, 2011  |  Views: 900 |  Comments: 0 
Torrential Rains Flood Southern China
Torrential rains have hit central and southern China this month, with 13 provinces and municipalities affected, including Zhejiang, Hubei, Jiangxi, Guizhou, and Guangdong.   Read More...
Social Media May Expose Companies to Cyber, Reputational Risks
June 16, 2011  |  Views: 1116 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Social Media May Expose Companies to Cyber, Reputational Risks
Although social media strategies such as maintaining a Facebook page or Twitter feed, provide organisations with a wide range of opportunities, they also expose them to new risks.  Read More...
Strong Tornado Causes Major Damage in Joplin, Missouri
May 25, 2011  |  Views: 942 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Strong Tornado Causes Major Damage in Joplin, Missouri
A strong tornado struck Joplin, Missouri last week, killing more than 100 people and destroying more than 2,000 buildings, according to news reports.  Read More...
Iceland’s Volcano Eruption Poses Potential Property, Supply Chain Risks
May 25, 2011  |  Views: 895 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Iceland’s Volcano Eruption Poses Potential Property, Supply Chain Risks
Eruption of Iceland’s Grimsvötn volcano, which started on Saturday, appears to have slowed significantly early today, according to news reports.Flights out of the U.K. returned to ...  Read More...
"Cash Before Cover" Regulation in China Expands to More Cities, Provinces
May 25, 2011  |  Views: 832 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
"Cash Before Cover" Regulation in China Expands to More Cities, Provinces
Effective June 1, 2011, the “Cash Before Cover” provision introduced in the Chinese market last year, will be implemented across more cities and provinces in China.   Read More...
Energy insurance remains favourable for buyers despite  global natural catastrophes: Marsh
May 24, 2011  |  Views: 905 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Energy insurance remains favourable for buyers despite global natural catastrophes: Marsh
London, 24 May 2011 – Despite an unprecedented number of recent natural catastrophes, conditions remain favourable for most energy insurance buyers, according to Marsh.   Read More...
U.K. Businesses Face Stricter Anti-Bribery Laws
May 20, 2011  |  Views: 790 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
U.K. Businesses Face Stricter Anti-Bribery Laws
Effective July 1, 2011, all U.K. businesses will be required to comply with the new Bribery Act laws. Those that fail to establish and document anti-bribery and corruption procedur...  Read More...
Italian Executive Murder Conviction Makes Case-Law History
May 17, 2011  |  Views: 631 |  Comments: 0 
Italian Executive Murder Conviction Makes Case-Law History
In an historic recent court case, an executive was convicted of murder on the grounds that the company’s failure to adopt accident prevention and safety measures resulted in the de...  Read More...
Radiation in Japanese produce raises supply chain issues
March 28, 2011  |  Views: 861 |  Comments: 0 
Radiation in Japanese produce raises supply chain issues
When food products become compromised management of the event is critical to ensuring the health and safety of consumers and mitigating the impact of product recalls.  Read More...
Global regulatory and tax changes to affect multinational companies
March 14, 2011  |  Views: 768 |  Comments: 0 
Global regulatory and tax changes to affect multinational companies
Multinational companies are demanding greater adherence to insurance and premium tax compliance regulations, as they face enhanced scrutiny from governmental bodies.  Read More...
Japan's nuclear plants affected by earthquake
March 14, 2011  |  Views: 797 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Japan's nuclear plants affected by earthquake
Eleven reactors at four sites near Japan’s northeast coast were shut down per seismic emergency procedures, following the 9.0 magnitude that struck last week.  Read More...
Massive earthquake causes damage in Japan
March 11, 2011  |  Views: 713 |  Comments: 0 
Massive earthquake causes damage in Japan
It is too early to assess total damage, although early reports state the tsunami caused widespread damage in the Miyagi and Fukushima regions, killing at least 200 people and sweep...  Read More...
Multinational companies benefit from soft market but face regulatory compliance, taxation challenges
March 11, 2011  |  Views: 872 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Multinational companies benefit from soft market but face regulatory compliance, taxation challenges
The global regulatory environment has hanged substantially, particularly in relation to insurance requirements and premium taxes changes.  Read More...
New food safety modernization act seeks to improve food safety
March 07, 2011  |  Views: 711 |  Comments: 0 
New food safety modernization act seeks to improve food safety
The Food and Drug Administration can now conduct risk-based inspections of food processing facilities and require food producers to have food safety plans in place and updated ever...  Read More...
Tropical cyclone Yasi strikes Australia
March 03, 2011  |  Views: 523 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Tropical cyclone Yasi strikes Australia
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology said Yasi poses an extreme threat to life and property, especially between Cairns and Townsville.   Read More...
Reinsurance regulations change in Argentina
March 02, 2011  |  Views: 566 |  Comments: 0 
Reinsurance regulations change in Argentina
To continue underwriting Argentine risks, the foreign reinsurers must comply with all the requirements of the new resolution by September 1, 2011.  Read More...
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The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act — How To Safely Conduct International Business Under Increased Scrutiny
July 06, 2011  |  Views: 867 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act — How To Safely Conduct International Business Under Increased Scrutiny
On Thursday, June 2 Marsh held a one-hour Webcast, "The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act — How to safely conduct international business under increased s...  Read More...
Ensuring Global Compliance with Corporate Health, Safety, and Workplace Mandates
June 30, 2011  |  Views: 770 |  Comments: 0 
Ensuring Global Compliance with Corporate Health, Safety, and Workplace Mandates
On Thursday, June 23 Marsh held a one-hour Webcast: "Ensuring Global Compliance With Corporate Health, Safety, and Workplace Mandates."Marsh Risk Consulting’s Workforce Strategies...  Read More...
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June 25, 2011  |  Views: 492 |  Comments: 0 
Strategic Risk Management
Our panel of risk management experts risk management experts discussed the current state of strategic risk management. The Webcast included highlights from the recent report Excell...  Read More...
Webcast Replay - After the Earthquake: Supply Chain Resiliency
May 26, 2011  |  Views: 1184 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Webcast Replay - After the Earthquake: Supply Chain Resiliency
A replay of our New Realilty of Risk Webcast covering supply chain resiliency. The devastating earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear events in Japan were only the latest in a string of ...  Read More...
Windstorms, Earthquakes, Floods: Using Catastrophe Modeling to Strategic Advantage
May 20, 2011  |  Views: 477 |  Comments: 0 
Windstorms, Earthquakes, Floods: Using Catastrophe Modeling to Strategic Advantage
Listen to the replay of our May 18, 2011, New Reality of Risk Webcast.  Read More...
After the Earthquake: Supply Chain Resiliency New Reality of Risk Webinar
May 10, 2011  |  Views: 1163 |  Comments: 0 
After the Earthquake: Supply Chain Resiliency New Reality of Risk Webinar
The devastating earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear events in Japan were only the latest in a string of disruptions to global supply chains. With these disruptive events being more fr...  Read More...
Sustainability: the changing climate of risk
May 09, 2011  |  Views: 956 |  Comments: 1  | Article Rating
Sustainability: the changing climate of risk
View our 15-minute web-TV briefing which looks at climate change risk and why it has become essential that businesses start to assess the potential impact of measured changes in ou...  Read More...
Risk and recall: implications of the new Food Safety and Modernization Act
February 11, 2011  |  Views: 472 |  Comments: 0 
Risk and recall: implications of the new Food Safety and Modernization Act
Our panel discussed, the recently enacted Food Safety and Modernization Act, its key provisions, and how they may affect risk management strategies and product recalls.  Read More...
Unrest in Egypt
February 10, 2011  |  Views: 435 |  Comments: 0 
Unrest in Egypt
Our panel focused on political risk, supply chain, business interruption, and the insurance implications and considerations associated with recent political violence in Egypt.  Read More...
Bowring Marsh: International market place
October 23, 2010  |  Views: 414 |  Comments: 0 
Bowring Marsh: International market place
Bowring Marsh: International market place   Read More...

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