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Jackson’s Death and Event Cancellation; Max Cap Rejected; Still Searching Air France Crash Cause; Den Dekker is New FERM

Michael Jackson’s untimely death, barely two weeks before he was to begin a long awaited series of 50 concerts stretching over eight months, has been the world’s top story. It’s also a story in London, where rumors, announcements, speculation and …

Jackson Concert Promoter Says Insurance Covers Accidental Death

Concert promoter AEG Live’s chief executive said that insurance will help cover any losses on the now-canceled Michael Jackson concert series if the pop star died accidentally — including of a drug overdose — but not if he died of …

Stanford Mexican Clients Sue Willis

Several Mexican clients of Stanford Financial Group have sued insurance broker Willis Group Holdings Ltd, contending it was a willing participant in a $7 billion fraud at the Texas-based investment company. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Dallas, said …

Jackson Concert Cancellations: Many Unknowns, Much Speculation

Michael Jackson’s untimely death, barely two weeks before he was to begin a long awaited series of 50 concerts, stretching over 8 months, continues to be headline news. It’s also news of another sort in the City of London, where …

Geneva Association Issues Report on Insurance Industry & Climate Change

Insurance industry leaders underscored their concerns over the potential impacts of climate change last Thursday July, 2 with the introduction of a 138 page report from the Geneva Association*, the industry’s most important think tank. In a well attended presentation …

London American Risk Specialists Offers Haz Mat Haulers Coverage

Houston, Texas-based London American Risk Specialists Inc. is offering a new market for hazardous waste transporters/haulers for hire or transporting own product between commercial locations (no residential delivery). Typical loads include chemicals, petroleum products, hazardous waste solvents, contaminated soil or …

Keeling Named Guy Carp President, CEO – International Operations

Guy Carpenter & Company announced that it has named Henry Keeling as President & Chief Executive Officer of International Operations, effective August 1, 2009. He will also chair Guy Carpenter’s International Board and will be responsible for its operations in …

Financial Failure Tops Supply Chain Risks Says Aon UK

A bulletin from Aon UK in London notes that “financial failure poses the greatest risk to global supply chains,” according to 75 percent of the companies who participated in Aon’s “2009 Risk in 21st Century Supply Chains survey.” 19 percent …

This is It: Massive Headache for Jackson Concert Series Promoters

It was to be the comeback of the young century: Michael Jackson using the “This is It” tour to retake his throne as King of Pop, lord of the dance and darling of the masses. What grander stage than London …