Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford (CGSC), the London-based reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, announced the appointment of Wendy Kilminster as head of strategy and change. She takes up her role in September and will report to Andy Wallin, group commercial …
Commencing its board succession plans, London-based Miller Insurance Services LLP announced that Greg Collins will be appointed deputy chief executive officer, with an aim to name him CEO next year. Miller also has appointed Ben Speers to the board as …
Global disasters led to at least $7 billion in claims during May as insurers aid the recovery process following wildfires, floods, and storms, according to Impact Forecasting, Aon Benfield’s catastrophe model development team. An historic wildfire caused catastrophic damage in …
Arthur J. Gallagher has appointed two former Willis aviation brokers, Mark Champion and Paul Rogers, as divisional directors. With combined experience of nearly 70 years, Gallagher said the hiring of these “industry stalwarts [underlines] its commitment to the aviation arena.” …
Global Risk Partners Ltd. (GRP), the insurance broking and managing general agent investment vehicle, has completed its acquisition of Cavendish Munro Professional Risks Ltd., the specialist retail broker. Cavendish Munro is a London-based professional indemnity (PI) specialist, focused primarily on …
JLT Re, the reinsurance broking and consultancy, has appointed Francesca Marc-Antonio as global head of Client Relationship Management. This new role will see Marc-Antonio become a member of the JLT Re Global Executive Committee, working closely with her senior colleagues …
Bluefin, the London-based insurance broker, has extended its existing loss recovery insurance services partnership with Lorega Ltd., the UK MGA and assistance specialist, across its middle market commercial business. The new three-year deal will see Lorega continue to provide loss …
Ropner Insurance Services Ltd., the Lloyd’s and London market broker, has appointed six new brokers as part of its ongoing expansion, following the Global Risk Partners Ltd.-backed management buyout last year: Gary Watson and Stewart Alliston have joined the international …
Global Risk Partners Ltd., the insurance broking and managing general agency (MGA) investment vehicle, has completed its backing of the management buyout of LONMAR Global Risks, the London-based specialist Lloyd’s broker. Originally announced last month, the transaction was subject to …
Firms across the financial and related professional services industry need to take urgent action on their cyber risks, which present a “real and present danger” to the financial system, according to a new report published by TheCityUK and Marsh. Only …
