Willis Group Holdings said its international unit is aligning its Asia Pacific business with its Middle East and Africa operations under the leadership of Roger Wilkinson as chairman and chief executive officer.
The ACE Group of insurance and reinsurance companies said it has been granted a license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to establish a wholly owned subsidiary in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
The discovery of two bombs destined for Chicago from Yemen, but intercepted on cargo planes in Dubai and Britain, will not have a huge impact on the global aviation market, but the event has spurred discussion about supply chain risk assessments.
Zurich Financial Services Group said it has agreed to buy Lebanese insurer Compagnie Libanaise D'Assurances SAL as part of its Middle East expansion.
Airline insurance pricing is moderating this year, with single-digit increases replacing last year's double-digit hikes, according to insurance broker Aon Corp.