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16 07, 2021

People Moves: Aon’s EMEA Promotions; Lockton Re Hires Charit from Aon; Miller Names Hobbs as Head of Cyber

By | July 16th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on People Moves: Aon’s EMEA Promotions; Lockton Re Hires Charit from Aon; Miller Names Hobbs as Head of Cyber

This edition of International People Moves covers appointments at three re/insurance brokers: Aon, Lockton Re and Miller. A summary of these new hires follows here. Insurance broker Aon plc has announced several promotions within its team in the Europe, Middle …

12 07, 2021

Shell Abandons Push to Get Oil Spill Lawsuit to Be Heard in Nigeria

By | July 12th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Shell Abandons Push to Get Oil Spill Lawsuit to Be Heard in Nigeria

Royal Dutch Shell Plc has abandoned its final attempt to argue that a major lawsuit brought by thousands of Nigerians over an oil spill in the West African country should be heard in Nigeria rather than the UK. Shell’s legal …

12 07, 2021

Canada Orders Rail Transport Restrictions in Areas with High Wildfire Risk

By | July 12th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Canada Orders Rail Transport Restrictions in Areas with High Wildfire Risk

OTTAWA – Canada on Sunday ordered rail transport restrictions for areas where there is a high wildfire risk after a blaze wiped out the town of Lytton, British Columbia, and killed two people earlier this month. The order will require …

9 07, 2021

EU Approves Aon-Willis Towers Watson Merger, but Major Roadblocks Remain

By | July 9th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on EU Approves Aon-Willis Towers Watson Merger, but Major Roadblocks Remain

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Willis Towers Watson by Aon, lifting a major roadblock to the proposed $30 billion merger. The approval is conditional on full compliance with a set of commitments offered by Aon, including the …

2 07, 2021

Indian Fintech Startup Aims to Win Insurance Clients with Latest $200M Funding Round

By | July 2nd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Indian Fintech Startup Aims to Win Insurance Clients with Latest $200M Funding Round

Indian fintech startup Digit boosted its valuation to $3.5 billion in a fresh funding round, gaining capital for its effort to win insurance customers via mobile technology. The company is raising $200 million from Sequoia Capital India, existing investor Faering …

2 07, 2021

Tech Giants’ Move into Indian Financial Services Poses Stability Risk: Central Bank

By | July 2nd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Tech Giants’ Move into Indian Financial Services Poses Stability Risk: Central Bank

India’s central bank warned about the growing presence of technology giants in the country’s digital financial services and payment systems which could pose a financial stability risk. In its semi-annual financial stability report, the Reserve Bank of India flagged concerns …

24 06, 2021

Egypt Expects to Finalize Ever Given Compensation Deal Next Week

By | June 24th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Egypt Expects to Finalize Ever Given Compensation Deal Next Week

Egypt expects to finalize an agreement next week for compensation over the giant ship that blocked the Suez Canal in March, according to the waterway’s top official. The Suez Canal Authority will sign a deal with the owners and insurers …

22 06, 2021

People Moves: Howden Australia Hires 3 from Marsh; Strategic Risk Solutions Appoints Schons in Luxembourg; Quinn Promoted at Liberty Specialty

By | June 22nd, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on People Moves: Howden Australia Hires 3 from Marsh; Strategic Risk Solutions Appoints Schons in Luxembourg; Quinn Promoted at Liberty Specialty

These international People Moves include recent appointments at Howden Australia, which hired three people from Marsh; a new hire at Strategic Risk Solutions in Luxembourg and a promotion at Liberty Specialty Markets in London. A summary of these new hires …

18 06, 2021

Banning Spectators Is ‘Least Risky’ Option for Tokyo 2020 Games: Medical Experts

By | June 18th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Banning Spectators Is ‘Least Risky’ Option for Tokyo 2020 Games: Medical Experts

TOKYO – Japanese medical experts said on Friday that banning spectators at the Olympics was the least risky option for holding the Games, even as they appeared resigned to the possibility of fans in venues during the COVID-19 pandemic. The …

18 06, 2021

Aon-WTW Merger Would Help Boost Industry’s Innovation. Aon CEO Makes the Case.

By | June 18th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Aon-WTW Merger Would Help Boost Industry’s Innovation. Aon CEO Makes the Case.

The enhanced ability to innovate is a principal motivator for Aon’s proposed acquisition of Aon and Willis Towers Watson. It’s a message that Aon CEO Greg Case has been emphasizing since the $30 billion deal was announced in March 2020. …