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Sorenson is New I.I.S. Chairman

The Board of Directors of the International Insurance Society (IIS), at their annual meeting in Madrid, announced the election of Norman R. Sorensen, President – International Asset Management and Accumulation, Principal Financial Group, as the new Chairman. He succeeds Marsh …

Marsh & McLennan Puts Kroll Consulting Up for Sale for $1.3 Billion

Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc., the No 2. global insurance broker, has put up its security consulting business Kroll up for sale for $1.3 billion and received offers from several major private equity firms in the first round of bidding, …

Marsh Insurance Profit Up; Settlements Hit MMC Results

Insurance broker Marsh countered a drop in revenues in the U.S. and Canada with higher revenues from Latin America and Asia Pacific markets. Marsh and its risk management partner, Guy Carpenter, managed a 13 percent profit increase in the fourth …

Marsh Sees Lower Risk Costs for National Oil Companies

“The world’s national oil companies (NOCs) could be in a position to benefit from lower overall costs of risk over the next few years,” according to an analysis from Marsh. A reduction in the number of natural catastrophes, more capacity …

Abacus Insurance, National Specialty Underwriters Recognized for Best Practices

The Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA) based in Wilmington, Del., awarded two of its member agencies – Abacus Insurance Brokers Inc. and National Specialty Underwriters – the Association’s Best Practice Designation. TMPAA’s Best Practice Evaluation is one element of …

Marsh Q3 Revenue Down But Profit Up

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) reported that for the third quarter of 2009, its consolidated revenue was $2.5 billion, a decline of 11 percent from the third quarter of 2008. Insurance revenue was down 5 percent. Expenses were reduced …

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Brian Duperreault, president and CEO of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., has extended his employment with MMC through January 2014. Duperreault has held this position since January 2008. Prior to joining MMC, Duperreault served as CEO and later chairman of …

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Brian Duperreault, president and CEO of Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc., has extended his employment with MMC through January 2014. Duperreault has held this position since January 2008. Prior to joining MMC, Duperreault served as CEO and later chairman of …

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W. R. Berkley Corp. has appointed Carol J. LaPunzina as senior vice president of human resources. In her newly established position, she will oversee human resource operations and personnel development for the company. LaPunzina began her career with W.R. Berkley …

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David Daniel was named chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big “I”). He will lead the organization as chairman for the 2009-2010 term. Daniel is president of Daniel & Eustis Insurance in Baton Rouge, La. Prior …