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The Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group in Santa Cruz, Calif., appointed Kim Aday to vice president finance/treasurer. Aday joined the group in 1997 in the position of accountant. In early 2001, she was promoted to controller. H.W. Kaufman Financial Group/Burns & …

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Willis-Marsh? A Firm ‘No Comment’ But Rumors Persist

The rumors, and at this point that’s all they are, apparently started with a brief report on CNBC that Willis Group Holdings had expressed interest in acquiring Marsh Inc. from MMC. Is there any truth in it? “No comment,” said …

Groves to Lead Marsh’s Europe, Mideast, Africa Captive Consulting

Marsh has appointed Jonathan Groves as Leader of its Captive Consulting Practice for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He will be based in London, and will have overall responsibility for new business, team management and the development of captive …

Texas Supreme Court Reverses Frank’s Casing Ruling

The Texas Supreme Court on Feb. 1 handed down a long awaited ruling in a case that many believe to be one of Texas’ most significant insurance cases in recent history. The Court reversed its May 2005 decision in Excess …

Willis Reports Q4, FY Earnings; Conference Call Today

Global broker Willis Group Holdings reported fourth quarter and full year revenues that were slightly less than those posted in 2006, even though gross revenues from commissions and fees were somewhat higher. Net income for the quarter ended December 31, …

Barr Joins Marsh’s UK Environmental Practice

Marsh has appointed David Barr as a Managing Consultant in its UK Environmental Practice. He joins Marsh’s London office from Willis, where he headed up its UK Environmental Team. The bulletin described Barr as a “qualified geologist and hydrogeologist,” with …

Lloyd’s, London Market Association to Drive ‘Claims Change Program’

Lloyd’s announced plans to accelerate the pace of change in the market’s claims performance. Having completed an overall “Strategic Claims Review,” the next step is to integrate a new “Claims Change Programme (CCP),” which will be directed by Lloyd’s Franchise …

ACE Names Faulkner as European e-Commerce Manager

ACE announced the appointment of Carl Faulkner as its European e-Commerce Manager. The bulletin from the London office stated he would “work closely with ACE’ s Underwriting and Business Development teams across the UK and Europe.” Faulkner “will be responsible …

Rebuking Agency, Judge Dismisses Katrina Lawsuit Against Corps

Saying his hands were tied by law, a federal judge in New Orleans dismissed a class-action lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over levee breaches after Hurricane Katrina, but rebuked the agency for failing to protect the city. …