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Risk Managers Want More Involvement in Organizational ESG Strategy: WTW Survey

Dec 1 2022 // More than half of risk managers are significantly involved in their organization’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts, but 77% believe they should take an active or more active role in ESG strategy...

People Moves: Aon Reinsurance Solutions Names New APAC Leaders; Cyber Risk Modeler DeNexus Hires Aguilar as VP of Sales, EMEA

Nov 29 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Aon Reinsurance Solutions and DeNexus. A summary of these new hires follows here. Aon Reinsurance Solutions Names New APAC Leaders Insurance broker Aon plc...

Cyber Risk Modeler DeNexus Opens UK Office

Nov 22 2022 // DeNexus Inc., the Sausalito, Calif.-based provider of cyber risk modeling, has opened an office in London as part of its strategy to build out its cyber expertise in Europe. The London office is headed up by seasoned...

Missouri’s M&T Insurance Agency Merges With Powers Insurance & Risk Management

Nov 17 2022 // M&T Insurance Agency recently merged with Powers Insurance & Risk Management, one of the largest family owned and operated independent insurance agencies in the bi-state region. M&T Insurance agency owner Mark...

MS Amlin Underwriting Fined $11 Million for Risk Management Failings

Oct 20 2022 // The Bank of England said on Thursday it had fined insurer MS Amlin Underwriting Ltd (MSAUL) 9.695 million pounds ($10.84 million) for failings in its governance, controls and risk management which spanned five years. The...

Viewpoint: Effective Risk Management and Insurance Procurement

Oct 14 2022 // More than ever, in the wake of the global disruption wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical upheaval, and supply chain disruptions and other inflationary pressures, risk management has proven critical to...

Takeaways from Our Conversation on Cannabis Risk Management

Oct 3 2022 // Powered by InsuranceJournal.tv Some organizations view risk management as merely slowing down and planning before proceeding, while others make it a key organizational building block. Risk management in the cannabis...

Hub International Acquires Canada Broker Jaimac Risk Management

Aug 15 2022 // Hub International Ltd., the Chicago-based insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced it has acquired Jaimac Risk Management Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located in Ottawa, Ontario,...

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires UK Risk Management Consultant, Another Day

Aug 8 2022 // Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the Rolling Meadows, Ill.-based insurance broker, announced the acquisition of Another Day Ltd. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2016, AnotherDay is a London-based risk...

‘Cautious Optimism’ for Cyber Buyers as More Focus on Risk Controls: Marsh

Jul 18 2022 // While the market for cyber insurance is expected to remain challenging “for the foreseeable future,” there is optimism for rate stabilization as organizations focus on cyber hygiene, according to broker...

WTW Acquires Climate Risk Analytics Firm Butterwire

Jul 12 2022 // Insurance broker WTW reported its acquisition of Butterwire, a provider of data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning platforms. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, the financial analytics company will become a...

‘Cautious Optimism’ for Cyber Buyers as More Focus on Risk Controls: Marsh

Jul 6 2022 // While the market for cyber insurance is expected to remain challenging “for the foreseeable future,” there is optimism for rate stabilization as organization focus on cyber hygiene, according to broker...

Hub Acquires Niedermeyer Risk Management in Oregon

Mar 10 2022 // Hub International Ltd. acquired the assets of Niedermeyer Risk Management LLC in Beaverton, Oregon. Jon Niedermeyer, CEO & managing partner of Niedermeyer Risk Management, and the Niedermeyer Risk Management team will...

Element Risk Management Acquires Pennsylvania’s Ross Insurance

Mar 4 2022 // Element Risk Management has acquired Ross Insurance, a personal and commercial lines agency located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Ross Insurance was founded in 1960 by Bill Ross...

Riskonnect Acquires UK Risk Management Software Firm Sword GRC

Feb 28 2022 // Integrated risk management software provider Riskonnect reports it has acquired the Sword GRC, a UK-based software company that specializes in project and enterprise risk management products, from global technology firm...

People Moves: BHSI Promotes Alder-Smurthwaite, Emson for UK Casualty; Marsh Names Faull Head of Climate & Sustainability Risk; MS Amlin Appoints 4 for Risk Team

Feb 17 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), Marsh and MS Amlin Underwriting Ltd. A summary of these new hires follows here. BHSI Promotes...

People Moves: McGriff Adds Feighl as Commercial Marketing Account Exec; Harris Joins Alliant in Texas

Feb 11 2022 // McGriff Adds Mike Feighl as Commercial Marketing Account Executive McGriff has hired Mike Feighl as a senior vice president and marketing executive in its Houston-based Commercial Division. Mike Feight Feighl comes to...

One in Four UK Properties at Risk of Flood, New JBA Model Reveals

Feb 8 2022 // One in four UK properties are at risk of flood, according to new analysis from JBA Risk Management. The flood specialist’s new UK Flood Model, launched last week, also highlights an estimated annual cost of £527...

People Moves: J. Morey Company in California Names Chu SVP of Sales; Breskin to SVP of Risk Management

Feb 8 2022 // The J. Morey Company Inc. Insurance Agents & Brokers in Cypress, California, named Brian Chu to the sales team as a senior vice president. Chu will be responsible for new business development and serve as an advisor to...

People Moves: Santelli Joins Alera; POWERS Adds Hohn

Feb 7 2022 // Alera Group Names Tina Santelli VP of Worksite Specialty Solutions Alera Group announced that Tina Santelli has been appointed as Vice President of Worksite Specialty Solutions and Services, effective February 1, 2022. In...