Marsh & McLennan Companies saw significant growth across the board, reporting fourth-quarter and year-end results that dramatically eclipsed the previous year’s earnings results.

Jan. 2011 figures now tallied, MarketScouts monthly barometer has been stuck at minus-5 percent for three straight months.

Hosni Mubarak’s resignation as president of Egypt on Friday and military takeover has brought a measure of stability to the nation, but uncertainty about the future and potential flashpoints throughout the region have insurers casting a wary eye on political risk coverage.

Three insurance brokerage firms announced acquisitions this week, with Ryan Specialty Group announcing two and AmWINS announcing a total of three.

Catastrophes ate into Zurich Financial Services Group’s earnings, as the company reported net income decreased 13 percent from the prior year.

Catastrophes ate into Zurich Financial Services Group’s earnings, as the company reported net income decreased 13 percent from the prior year.

Bank owned insurance brokerage firms saw brokerage fee income over the first three quarters of 2010 rise 7 percent over 2009 to a record $9.7 billion, with a property and casualty firm topping the list, according to the latest market report.

Bank owned insurance brokerage firms saw brokerage fee income over the first three quarters of 2010 rise 7 percent over 2009 to a record $9.7 billion, with a property and casualty firm topping the list, according to the latest market report.