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Former Aon president McGill sees opportunity as M&As limit choice

Mergers and acquisitions in the insurance market have cut client choice to such an extent that industry veteran and former Aon group president Steve McGill spotted an opportunity for a new kind of venture.   7 May 2019

Insurance

Samsung acquires 'strategic stake' in Lloyd's insurer Canopius

Specialty re/insurer Canopius has signed an agreement with Korea's Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance (SFMI) that will see SFMI become a significant minority investor in the company.   3 May 2019

Insurance

McLarens picks Cunningham Lindsey's Pigot as global head of specialty, London markets director

Global loss adjuster McLarens has hired David Pigot for the newly created role of director of London markets & global head of specialty.   3 May 2019

Insurance

Insurance veteran Steve McGill and Warburg Pincus launch specialty risk business

Insurance broking veteran of 40 years and former group president at Aon Steve McGill has partnered with global private equity firm Warburg Pincus to launch a specialty risk solutions business named McGill & Partners.   2 May 2019

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Canopius expands in Asia Pacific with new Australia office; hires Tokio Marine exec

Specialty re/insurer Canopius is launching a new office in Sydney, Australia as part of its strategy to expand in the Asia Pacific region.   30 April 2019

Insurance

SCOR’s Kessler sees ‘strong Q1 2019 results’ ahead of AGM

SCOR has enjoyed a “strong start” to 2019 according to Denis Kessler chairman and CEO as he unveiled the re/insurer’s Q1 results ahead of its annual general meeting today.   26 April 2019

Insurance

Tokio Marine to enter Myanmar general insurance market via JV with Grand Guardian

Tokio Marine Holdings is looking to enter Myanmar's general insurance market by forming a joint venture with Grand Guardian Insurance Holding Public Company (GGIH).   26 April 2019

Insurance

MS Amlin appoints new CFO from Old Mutual replacing Worth

Re/insurer MS Amlin has appointed Iain Pearce to replace John Worth as chief financial officer (CFO) who is leaving to pursue other interests outside the company.   26 April 2019

Insurance

Qatar Re appoints Michael van der Straaten as new CEO

Bermuda-based Qatar Re, a subsidiary of Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), has confirmed the appointment of Michael van der Straaten as its chief executive officer (CEO).   26 April 2019

Insurance

Marsh unveils commercial blockchain solution for proof of insurance in US

Broker Marsh is launching its proof of insurance blockchain platform, developed in collaboration with IBM, ACORD and ISN, for its US commercial clients.   26 April 2019

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