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WTW Is Latest Big Insurance Broker to Withdraw From Russia

Mar 14 2022 // Global insurance broker Willis Towers Watson (WTW) announced on Sunday that it will withdraw from all of its businesses in Russia in response to Russia’s war against Ukraine. The announcement comes after competitor...

People Moves: IAT Group Welcomes CNA’s Bendick; NFP Adds WTW’s Clarke to Energy Team

Mar 9 2022 // IAT Welcomes Bendick to Claims Operations IAT Insurance Group in Connecticut is welcoming Heidi Bendick as senior vice president of Claims Operations. Bendick joins IAT Insurance from CNA where she was vice president of...

People Moves: WTW Hires MS Amlin’s Singh; Optio Names Hartford’s Robinson as MD; MS Amlin Adds Sirius’ O’Donnell to Property

Mar 9 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Willis Towers Watson, Optio Group and MS Amlin. A summary of these new hires follows here. WTW Hires MS Amlin’s Singh for Climate Analytics, Exposure...

More Price Increases for U.S. Commercial Insurance in Q4 2021: WTW

Mar 7 2022 // U.S. commercial insurance prices rose again in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to WTW’s latest Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS). The aggregate commercial price change reported by carriers was...

Markets/Coverages: WTW Partners With Falvey Cargo on Cyber; Boost and Breach Offer Crypto Wallet Cover; Umbrella From Distinguished Programs Serves Real Estate, Community Associations

Feb 16 2022 // WTW Partners With Falvey Cargo Underwriting for Affirmative Cargo Cyber Coverage Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson is partnering with Falvey Cargo Underwriting on an affirmative cyber coverage product for cargo and...

People Moves: Howden Appoints Former WTW Executive Aubert as CEO of France

Feb 7 2022 // Howden, the London-based insurance broker, announced the appointment of industry veteran Nicolas Aubert as CEO, France. After holding roles in various countries, notably in the UK market where he held major positions at...

People Moves: Catalina Appoints ERS’ Parker as CEO; WTW Hires Aon’s Grimwade for D&F Team; BMS Names Former Aon Exec Matheson as Canada Chairman

Feb 3 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at legacy acquisition specialist Catalina Holdings (Bermuda), Willis Towers Watson (WTW) and BMS Canada. A summary of these new hires follows here. Legacy...

People Moves: Chubb Hires Global Aerospace’s Abbott; Brit Names Chaganty as Chief Data Officer; WTW Taps Marsh’s Gardner for GB Renewable Energy & Power Team

Feb 1 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Chubb Global Markets, Brit Ltd. and Willis Towers Watson. A summary of these new hires follows here. Chubb Global Markets Appoints Abbott as Product Head...

People Moves: NFP Cyber Adds Marsh’s Maugé, WTW’s Cavaliere; Dillman to Head Chubb’s Digital Transformation

Jan 28 2022 // NFP Welcomes Cyber Risk Experts Maugé and Cavaliere Insurance broker NFP announced the addition of Courtney Maugé, senior vice president, cyber practice leader, and Rick Cavaliere, senior vice president, senior cyber...

People Moves: Allied American Names Altrock Program Manager; WTW Adds Knox in California

Jan 27 2022 // Allied American Underwriters, a division of USG Insurance Services, Inc., named Susan Altrock program manager in the Scottsdale, Arizona satellite office. Altrock has more than 25 years of industry experience, most...

People Moves: Marsh Promotes Payne to UK Chair of FINPRO; WTW Hires Smith From Lloyd’s for Digital Trading; Aon Bolsters UK Operations’ Team With 2 Hires

Jan 24 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Marsh, Willis Towers Watson (WTW) and Aon. A summary of these new hires follows here. Marsh Promotes Payne to UK Chair of FINPRO, Morgan as Head of...

People Moves: Lloyd’s Names Chubb’s Miller as Commercial Dir.; Chubb Promotes Meyer to Switzerland Country Pres.; WTW Hires Aon’s Weda for Corp. Risk & Broking, Benelux

Jan 20 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Lloyd’s, Chubb and Willis Towers Watson (WTW). A summary of these new hires follows here. Lloyd’s Names Chubb’s Miller as Commercial...

People Moves: Hamilton Names AIG’s Friston for Financial Lines; WTW Hires Marsh’s Baker for FINEX Banking; Howden Re Taps Berkley Re’s Pike for Treaty Reinsurance

Jan 19 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Hamilton Re, Willis Towers Watson and Howden Re. A summary of these new hires follows here. Hamilton Appoints AIG’s Friston for Financial Lines...

WTW Launches Crisis Management Business Unit for Security Risk Management

Jan 12 2022 // Willis Towers Watson announced the formation of a new Crisis Management unit with the merger of Special Contingency Risks (SCR) and the Terror and Political Violence teams, which will sit within its Financial Solutions...

People Moves: BHSI Promotes Kidd to Country Mgr., Ireland; BMS Iberia Hires WTW’s Melero for Affinity Practice; Fidelis Promotes Jarvis to Deputy Dir. of Underwriting

Jan 11 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, BMS and Fidelis Insurance. A summary of these new hires follows here. BHSI Promotes Kidd to Country Manager,...

Global M&A to Remain Strong in 2022 as Valuations Reach Record Highs: WTW

Jan 7 2022 // Global mergers and acquisitions activity attained historic highs in 2021 with 1047 deals valued more than $100 million, a significant increase from the previous year’s 674 deals, according to research completed by...

People Moves: WTW Hires Magilton to Lead Canada Risk & Broking, Powney to Head Surety for Europe/UK; Hiscox Re & ILS Names MS Amlin’s Wilken as CUO

Jan 6 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Willis Towers Watson and Hiscox. A summary of these new hires follows here. WTW Hires Canada Risk & Broking Leader, Europe/UK Practice Leader for...

People Moves: Aon’s Heinicke to Lead Casualty for WTW in Bermuda; KPMG UK Promotes Jones as Head of Insurance Practice; Howden’s King to Miller in Singapore

Jan 5 2022 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Willis Towers Watson, KPMG and Miller. A summary of these new hires follows here. Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson announced the appointment of Chris...

People Moves: Petersen Named Head of WTW Broking; Moore Joins Olive.com Board; Kinetic Insurance Names 3 Leaders

Dec 22 2021 // Willis Towers Watson Appoints Petersen as Head of Primary Casualty Broking, North America Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson announced the appointment of Casey Petersen as the head of Primary Casualty Broking for North...

Willis Towers Watson Launches Risk and Analytics Model for Trade Credit Insurance

Dec 22 2021 // Willis Towers Watson announced it has launched a new risk and analytics model for the trade credit market. The model analyzes clients’ trade receivables to predict potential losses over a range of statistical...