Marsh McLennan News

Insurance Doesn’t Tackle Underlying Problem of Cyber Crime: Bloomberg View

Companies are finding a way to minimize the repercussions when their digital security is violated. Unfortunately, they’re turning to the same safeguards that protect the guitar-strumming hands of Keith Richards, the goal-scoring limbs of David Beckham and the most remarkable …

Lockton Hires Chayot as VP for Northeast Operation

Insurance broker Lockton has hired Danielle Chayot as vice president and producer for its Northeast operation. Chayot is based in Lockton’s New York office.

Former California Surplus Lines Chair Gibbs Loved Stories, Clients

George N. Gibbs Jr. was a man who was famous in insurance circles for his ability to tell a good story, and those who knew him say he was passionate about protecting the interests of his clients. Gibbs died on …

Alexander Forbes Swings to Profit After Capital Restructuring

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Ltd., a South African financial services company, swung to a profit in the first half after changing its capital structures in preparation for its initial public offering in July. Net income was 114 million rand ($10.4 …

Africa Provides Insurers With New Business Opportunities

Global insurance companies are flocking to Africa, where millions of people have started earning enough to afford business cover and protection for their families, said private equity firm LeapFrog Investments. “We’re at an immense inflection point in history where millions …

Marsh & McLennan Names McGivney Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance

Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. announced that Mark McGivney will become senior vice president, Corporate Finance, reporting to Chief Financial Officer Mike Bischoff, effective October 1. McGivney will be responsible for overseeing the Corporate Development, Investor Relations, and Treasury functions. …

Dandridge Named Marsh & McLennan Communications Chief

Edward L. Dandridge has joined Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. as chief communications officer. In this role, Dandridge will be responsible for strategy and leadership of global corporate communications, including media, public relations, and internal communications. Dandridge will report to …

Guy Carpenter Launches Satellite-Based Catastrophe Evaluation Service

Guy Carpenter & Co., the global risk and reinsurance specialist and member of Marsh & McLennan Companies, has announced the launch of its new satellite-based catastrophe evaluation service, GC CAT-VIEWSM. It has already “started using the service to provide clients …

SAC Capital’s Reinsurer to Be Sold to Investor Group Headed by Duperreault

Steven A. Cohen, the billionaire founder of SAC Capital Advisors LP, agreed to sell a reinsurer he formed in 2012 after the hedge fund firm reached a $1.8 billion deal to end a criminal investigation. A group led by former …

Marsh & McLennan Climbs to Post-Spitzer High

Marsh & McLennan Cos., the biggest insurance broker by market value, has climbed to a 9-year high, bouncing back from the plunge that followed then-New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer’s lawsuit against the company. The broker has rallied 35 percent …