Marsh News

Lloyd’s Cyber War Exclusions: Confusing, Disruptive, but Necessary?

The rollout of the Lloyd’s cyber war exclusions has received considerable criticism for the chaos and confusion caused in the weeks leading up to the March 31st effective date. But there are some certainties to keep in mind about the …

Cyber Insurance Rate Hikes Moderate, While Property Prices Rise in Most Regions: Marsh

Average global cyber insurance prices continued to moderate in the first quarter, with average price increases of 11%, compared to 28% in Q4 2022, according to the Global Insurance Market Index published by insurance broker Marsh. This was particularly evident …

Marsh McLennan Reports ‘Strong Start’ to Year With Restructuring Program on Track

Marsh McLennan Companies Inc. reports “a strong start” to 2023, generating 9% underlying revenue growth in the first quarter on top of 10% growth in the first quarter of last year, according to John Doyle, president and chief executive officer. …

Markets/Coverages: Marsh Launches Global Facility Backed by QBE for All Major Classes

Insurance broker Marsh announced the launch of “Fast Track,” an insurance facility that will bring a substantial amount of additional “follow form” capacity to its clients globally across major lines of business. Fast Track will be backed by a panel …

Markets/Coverages: Applied Home National Underwriters Created; Marsh Launches ‘Cyber Pathway’; Everspan, Aurenity Partner on Casualty Buffer

Applied Underwriters Introduces Applied Home National Underwriters Applied Underwriters said it has created Applied Home National Underwriters (“Home National”) to consolidate the company’s presence in select homeowners markets and expand the number and scope of its diversified homeowners programs. Newly …

Demand for Transactional Risk Coverage Remained Strong in 2022: Marsh

Transactional risk insurance continued its rise in popularity in 2022 to become a global, mainstream feature on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Despite macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges, demand for transactional insurance remained resilient in 2022, according to Marsh’s latest report on …

Cyber Insurance Market Back From Brink After Onslaught of Ransomware Attacks

The cyber-insurance market, battered by a rash of pandemic-era ransomware attacks, is making a comeback. Price hikes are moderating, new carriers and fresh sources of capital are emerging, and companies can better afford coverage. Cyber-insurance pricing increased 10% from a …

Actions vs. Talk: Is the Insurance Industry Coming Through on DEI Commitments?

Though the last five years have included events – specifically the murder of George Floyd – that prompted many company leaders to make commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), respondents of a recent survey tell a story of a …

Global Commercial Insurance Rates Rise 4% in Q4, Continuing Moderating Trend: Marsh

Global commercial insurance prices increased 4% in the fourth quarter of 2022, down from a 6% increase in Q3 and a 9% increase in Q2, which is a continuation of a trend of moderating increases that began in Q1 2021, …

People Moves: Generali GC&C Taps Former Tokio Marine Exec Kanu as CEO; BHSI Hires Aviva’s Major as UK Country Manager; Marsh Names Perry UK CEO, Credit Specialties

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C), Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) and Marsh. A summary of these new hires follows here. Generali GC&C Appoints Former Tokio Marine Exec Kanu as CEO …