All People articles
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AnalysisMike Wilkins, IAG
IAG’s Mike Wilkins pulls no punches when talking about his company’s unstable past, which just makes him more resolute about the future, finds Lauren Gow
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AnalysisThe price of poaching
Gallagher International's recent takeover tactics are a wake-up call to the market – but is it brewing up trouble for David Ross?
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People & OpinionMonty: A taste of the good times
From a shiny iPad 2 to a rump steak cooked medium rare, our man seeks the finer things in life
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FeaturesDavid Cash, Endurance
As David Cash enters his second year as chief executive of Endurance, he believes industry conditions are the best they have been for some years and favours organic increases over consolidation
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People & OpinionIn my view: Sharing the burden of disaster
When natural disaster strikes, it can be an arduous process to rebuild the affected region, and the financial impact can be immense. Policymakers need to assess the role that (re)insurers can play to ensure a sensible balance between public and private liability
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CedantsQ&A: Jeremy Brazil, Markel
The chief executive of Markel finds that thinking in terms of set risk appetites has sustained the firm’s buying strategy post-financial crisis
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People & OpinionEd Noonan, Validus
Validus boss Ed Noonan can quip with the best of them, but beneath the grin lies a tough customer, as his company’s hostile takeover of IPC proved. He talks here about the deal of the decade – and what’s next on the agenda
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Country FocusGermany: Q&A with Eva-Maria Barbosa
Norton Rose’s of counsel gives the lowdown on what German reinsurers can expect from Solvency
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People & OpinionMonty: Read all about it
Our man takes a bookish turn this month, but fear not – he still has plenty of dirt to dish
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People & OpinionA league of their own
How does Chaucer find the confidence to remain independent while being able to weather big losses? The secrets include an investments overhaul, a sure hand with price comparison websites and a lot of positive thinking
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CedantsLove's labours
Relationships are tricky at the best of times, but when the pressure is on, it’s those with strong foundations that survive. We give you some tips on keeping the magic alive with your business allies in a tough market
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People & OpinionGraham Clarke, Miller
A calm and unassuming exterior belies the Miller chief executive’s ambitious nature. Graham Clarke talks about how he plans to take on the big brokers
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CedantsQ&A with Robin Clark
Aspen’s head of risk redistribution believes long-lasting relationships are vital to success in the industry, which is why he has devoted almost four decades to working in the reinsurance sector
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CedantsCedant Q&A: Mike Watson
Recently installed as the first reinsurance manager for Mitsui Sumitomo Underwriting at Lloyd’s, Mike Watson holds an unusual position in the market. Here he shares his thoughts on the year ahead
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News AgendaBridging the gap
The chasm between the big three brokers and the next tier is wider than ever. With great scale comes great analytics and global reach but is that what all clients want? Or is there an opportunity for smaller players to step up with a more personal and creative service?
