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Thursday | Airport Business

Airline insurance rates taking off after big losses in 2009

Major U.S. airlines negotiating insurance renewals during the fourth quarter face a market that has hardened significantly since a year ago, brokers say.

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Related Topix: Transportation, Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Trucking, United Parcel Service, Air Courier, Insurance

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Insurance Journal West

Willis Appoints New Netherlands CEO

Willis Europe BV, a division of Willis Group Holdings Limited, announced the appointment of Niek Post as Chief Executive Officer of its Dutch operations, effective immediately.

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Related Topix: Insurance

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Business Insurance

Downgraded Ida heads toward U.S. Gulf Coast

A tropical storm spinning toward the Gulf of Mexico coastline and expected to make landfall Tuesday had energy companies, property owners and insurers hoping to avoid a bumpy finale to an otherwise calm storm season.

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Related Topix: Hurricane, Natural Disasters, Weather, Hurricane Ida, Grand Isle, LA, Insurance

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Accountancy Age

Part of the union - Aviva's CFO Patrick Regan

The UK's biggest insurer Aviva has appointed Patrick Regan as CFO, taking over from Philip Scott.

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Related Topix: Insurance

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Insurance Journal West

Willis to Expand UK Commercial Broker Network Internationally

Willis Group Holdings announced plans to expand its successful Willis Commercial Network business model for serving independent brokers from its base in the UK to countries around the world.

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Related Topix: Insurance, Sales, Marketing

Wed Nov 04, 2009

MarketWatch

Marsh & McLennan posts profit on cost cuts

Marsh & McLennan Cos. reported a swing to a quarterly profit Wednesday as the insurance broker tried to tackle the effects of a global economic slowdown with cost cutting.

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Related Topix: Marsh and Mclennan Companies, Insurance, AON

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Insurance Journal West

Willis Reports Q3 Results; Commissions, Fees up 28%; Conf. Call Today

Willis Group Holdings Limited has reported strong results for the third quarter of 2009 and the first nine months ended September 30, 2009.

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Related Topix: Insurance

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Chicago Tribune

Melissa Harris: Readers quick to hop aboard CTA fix-it train

The CTA is facing another budget crunch, which may force all of us to pay $3 fares.

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Related Topix: Construction, USG Corporation, Insurance, Chicago, IL, Chicago Metro, Downers Grove, IL, Business News

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Insurance News Net

Willis CEO Plumeri Says Trust Central to Economic Recovery; Calls on...

Source: Wordcount: Willis Will Continue to Refuse Contingent Commissions, Plumeri Vows CHICAGO-- -- Joe Plumeri, Chairman and CEO of Willis Group Holdings Limited , the global insurance broker, called on corporate America today to embrace a new commitment to transparency and risk management to restore trust in business and the U.S. economy.

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Related Topix: Insurance

Risk & Insurance

A Gaelic Stumble by a Top Broker

The insurance broker announced in September that it planned to redomesticate to Ireland from Bermuda, in part to take advantage of Ireland's tax treaties with the U.S. and European Union countries.

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Related Topix: Insurance

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Ticker

Willis Group, Boston Properties Net Rises

Willis Group Holdings Limited third quarter revenues rose 25.2% to $725 million and net income rose 119.4% to $79 million or 47 cents a share.

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Related Topix: Real Estate, Boston Properties, Insurance, Arthur JGallagher , Financial Services

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Insurance Journal West

German Research Institution Joins Willis Nat Cat Research Network

The Willis Research Network , part of Willis Group Holdings Limited, announced that a prestigious German institution has joined the WRN, thus enhancing its capabilities in Europe.

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Related Topix: Insurance

Daily Herald

Willis Holdings profit more than doubles

Willis Group Holdings Ltd., the world's third-largest insurance broker, said its quarterly profit more than doubled from a year earlier as revenue rose 25 percent after the purchase of Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co.

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Related Topix: Insurance, Hilb Rogal and Hamilton

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Earth Times

Willis Re Launches New Service Designed to Manage Client Risk and Maximize Franchise Value

Willis Re, the reinsurance division of global insurance broker Willis Group Holdings Limited , today unveiled Value Based Capital Management , the reinsurance industry's first and only practical, commercially available service designed to measure risk, manage capital, and maximize franchise value.

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Related Topix: Insurance

Sat Oct 24, 2009

Accountancy Age

Aviva names new CFO

Patrick Regan has won the top finance spot at insurance giant Aviva, which has named him as its next CFO.

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Related Topix: Insurance

Fri Oct 23, 2009

InvestmentNews

Aviva grabs new CFO, Patrick Regan, from WIllis Group

Insurance broker Willis Group Holdings said Friday Chief Financial Officer and Group Chief Operating Officer Patrick Regan will leave the company early next year to become CFO of insurer Aviva PLC.

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Related Topix: Insurance, 9

Thu Oct 22, 2009

Insurance News Net

Joseph Plumeri, Chairman and CEO of Willis Group Holdings Ltd., to...

Joseph Plumeri, Chairman and CEO of Willis Group Holdings Ltd., will address the members and guests of The Executives' Club of Chicago at its kick-off Chicago CEO Breakfast of the 2009-2010 season on Thursday, October 29, 2009.

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Related Topix: Insurance

Insurance Journal West

Willis Appoints Margrett COO - Global Captive Practice

Willis Group Holdings announced that Pauline Margrett has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for its Global Captive Practice.

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Related Topix: Insurance

Mon Oct 19, 2009

Insurance Journal West

Willis Names Ealy National Partner for Midwest Region

Insurance broker Willis Group Holdings has appointed Thomas V. Ealy as national partner of the Midwest Region for its North American retail operations.

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Related Topix: Insurance

Fri Oct 16, 2009

Insurance News Net

Brokers Adjusting To Challenging Market ConditionsLoading...

October 12, 2009 468 words Brokers adjusting to challenging market conditions SALLY ROBERTS Companies of all types adjust their operations during challenging times, and the insurance brokerage industry is no different.

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Related Topix: Arthur JGallagher , Itasca, IL, Insurance, Financial Services

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