All News articles – Page 216
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NewsAfrica must tackle low insurance penetration, says Ghana vice-president
Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa could be an opportunity for Africa Re to climb the reinsurance ranks
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NewsWillis and Towers Watson agree to $18bn merger
Willis and Towers Watson today announcing that they have merged and the value of the deal is expected to hit $18bn. Willis shareholders will own approximately 50.1% of what will be Willis Towers Watson. Willis chief executive Dominic Casserley said: “These are two companies with world-class brands and shared values. ...
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AnalysisAxis chief Benchimol says PartnerRe merger ‘in excellent shape’
PartnerRe chairman says Exor bid “undervalues” the firm
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AnalysisWillis deputy chief executive Steve Hearn quits for Cooper Gay
Hearn to replace Toby Esser as chief executive
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AnalysisDarag makes clutch of management appointments
Minshall, Braasch and Wilson to join on 1 July
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AnalysisIran: the opportunities and risks of the largest untapped frontier market
Atradius report on the future of insurance business in the country
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AnalysisWillis hires Miller’s Weaver as Singapore chief executive
Simon Weaver replaces Matthew Hooker on 1 September
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NewsBermuda finance chief rejects placement on European tax blacklist
Bob Richards defends country against tax criticisms
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NewsSimon Curtis joins IGI UK as chief financial officer
International General Insurance Holdings (IGIH) today announced the appointment of Simon Curtis as chief financial officer at its UK business. Curtis was previously interim head of finance at AmTrust at Lloyd’s and brings 20 years of industry experience to the role. Dubai-based IGIH appointed Simon as part of its bid ...
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News ‘Insurance cycles are dead’ say industry leaders
The influx of alternative capital has ended cyclical insurance pricing, say experts at Airmic conference 2015
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NewsCEO shortlists for MEA Risk & Insurance Excellence Awards 2015 announced
The shortlists for GR’s inaugural MEA Risk & Insurance Excellence CEO Awards have been announced. Voted exclusively by the region’s leading executives, Reinsurer CEOs’ CEO, Broker CEOs’ CEO and Insurer CEOs’ CEO awards will be presented on Sunday 27 September at a gala dinner event at the Four Seasons Hotel, ...
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NewsAce promotes Mojgan Khoshabi to MENA managing director
Ace has promoted underwriting manager for energy insurance in Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Mojgan Khoshabi to the role of managing director of the region. Effective 1 July, Khoshabi will be responsible for Ace’s strategic direction across MENA. She will remain in Ace’s Bahrain office. Khoshabi’s MENA (re)insurance career ...
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NewsMultaqa 2014 Digital Conference Report
Read full coverage of the 8th annual Multaqa and discover why it is the MENA region’s leading insurance event
