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Gallagher Launches Manufacturers’ Cyber Solution to Close Coverage Gaps

Arthur J. Gallagher announced it has responded to the “perfect storm” facing manufacturers – a rising risk of cyber attacks, coupled with increased vulnerability and largely excluded exposures – by designing a tailor-made policy to more effectively transfer their unique …

Aon Benfield Names Goodman as Global Head of Broking Strategies

Aon Benfield, the reinsurance intermediary and capital adviser of Aon plc, has appointed Jeremy Goodman as global head of Broking Strategies. Goodman begins the role with immediate effect and reports to Eric Andersen, chief executive officer of Aon Benfield. Based …

A Look at Smart Buildings and Construction Risks

With “smart” building becoming the gold standard in today’s commercial construction world, builders, building owners, workers and insurers are dealing with new technologies and risks. These smart technologies — from high tech gadgets aimed at increasing building efficiencies to wearable …

Cost of Insurance Is Top Factor in UK SMEs’ Buying Decisions: RSA Survey

The cost of insurance premiums was ranked as the top deciding factor when picking a policy by 61 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to survey data released by London-based RSA Insurance. This was followed closely by brokers’ …

Last Chance to Participate in the 2017 Agency Salary Survey

This is your last chance to participate in Insurance Journal’s annual Agency Salary Survey. The survey closes Friday, Feb. 3. We invite all retail agency owners, principals, producers, CSRs — the entire agency — to participate in this exclusive independent …

JLT Re Appoints Pang as Philippines Managing Director

JLT Re, the global provider of reinsurance broking and consultancy, announced the appointment of William Pang as managing director for JLT Re Philippines, subject to regulatory approval. Pang will be relocating to Manila in the first quarter of 2017. He …

Integro Appoints Abraham and Gregory to UK Financial Institutions Group

International broker and risk management firm Integro Insurance Brokers announced the hiring of industry veterans Simon Abraham and Darren Gregory, who join the firm’s growing Financial Institutions group in the London office at 100 Leadenhall Street. The hiring of Abraham …

Agency Salary Survey: Find Out More on Today’s Compensation Trends

Insurance Journal is running its annual Agency Salary Survey and we want to hear from you. All retail agency owners, principals, producers, CSRs — the entire agency — is invited to participate in this exclusive independent insurance agency survey for …

Platt Named COO of Aon Risk Solutions; Moran Is CEO of Aon Inpoint

Aon plc announced the appointment of James Platt as chief operating officer of Aon Risk Solutions and Michael Moran as chief executive officer of Aon Inpoint. Both roles are effective immediately. Platt will be based in London, working closely with …

Aon Completes Acquisition of Brazil Health & Benefits Firm, Admix

Aon announced it has completed its acquisition of Admix, the São Paulo, Brazil-based health and benefits brokerage and solutions firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Admix’s brokerage and operational platform combined with Aon’s world-class actuarial, brokerage, and consulting capabilities creates …