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By Michael P. Voelker |
February 2, 2012
As cyber risks increasingly become a top-of-mind issue for a wide spectrum of businesses, the market for policies is wide open—and the competition intense.
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By Staff Writer |
February 1, 2012
BMS and Willis Group open new offices
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By Staff Writer |
January 26, 2012
Advisen ranks M&A activity, new program from Distinguished
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By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com |
December 8, 2011
In a report focusing mostly on the energy-insurance market, insurance broker Willis took time to discuss the global insurance-pricing cycle, stating a market turn, which many feel is already beginning, is not necessarily guaranteed to occur just yet.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
November 3, 2011
Despite the significant amount of catastrophe losses and stress from the weak economic conditions, the insurance industry could be on the cusp of taking off as the demand for the industry’s risk expertise continues to grow, the chief executive of Willis Group says.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com |
September 16, 2011
A recent survey of commercial insurers indicates rates are beginning to harden, but brokers speaking at the Reinsurance Rendezvous in Monte Carlo paint a picture of an uncertain market, particularly for reinsurers, and of executives searching for direction on how to be profitable.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
September 12, 2011
Ample capacity within the reinsurance market indicates no broad-based hardening in the insurance marketplace, but the three major insurance brokers differ over what direction the industry will be taking in the future.
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September 9, 2011
As the world’s societies strain to adjust to emerging new economies, the insurance industry will be called upon to play a greater role in spreading the cost of risk with governments while also participating in greater opportunities, says Martin Sullivan, deputy chairman of Willis Group.
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By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com |
June 17, 2011
Changes in the global economy, particularly in developing nations, present significant opportunities for the insurance industry as the global middle class expands and insurance needs grow, according to Willis Group’s chairman and CEO.
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By Mark E. Ruquet, PropertyCasualty360.com |
June 17, 2011
Multinational corporations are still enjoying the benefits of a competitive marketplace, but underwriters are taking a closer look at certain risks impacted by recent catastrophes For example, the earthquake/tsunami in Japan and floods in Australia are having an impact on certain programs, primarily catastrophe property and business interruption.
