Global Economy
Proxy Advisor Urges Towers Watson Shareholders to Reject $8.9B Willis Merger
Towers Watson & Co. shareholders should vote against an $8.9 billion merger with Willis Group Holdings Plc even after the insurance broker increased the offer amid a backlash from investors, ...
AIG Reportedly Axes Four Senior Real Estate Group Execs
American International Group Inc., the insurer that's been slashing jobs to cut costs, dismissed four senior members of its real estate business including the group's chief executive officer, Robert ...
Zurich Insurance Hikes Job Eliminations and Relocations to at Least 1,800 Slots
Zurich Insurance Group AG, Switzerland's biggest insurer, is increasing job cuts and relocations to a total of at least 1,800 at the company reduces costs and overhauls its biggest unit. The company ...
U.S., China and Germany: 2014’s Largest Commercial Lines Markets
The U.S., China and Germany were the world's largest commercial lines markets in 2014, but emerging markets offered much higher growth rates, Finaccord found in a new report. Broken down, the U.S. ...
Ironshore Expands Into New Zealand Market
Ironshore Inc., now fully owned by Chinese mega-conglomerate Fosun Group, has entered the New Zealand market in a move that furthers its Asia Pacific expansion. Specifically, Ironshore International ...
The U.S. and China Will Expand a Planned Cybercrime Crackdown
U.S. and Chinese officials have agreed to expand cooperation to crack down on cybercrime as China's state- run news agency said a hacking attack on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management was carried ...
Allianz Revving Up North America Motorsports Coverage for New Year
In the U.S., motor racing is a surging business attracting increased attention and spending. Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty wants a piece of the action, and expects to launch a dedicated ...
The Latest Launches from Ironshore, Allied World, Navigators and More
Ironshore, Allied World, Navigators Group and Aon Benfield all have new products this week. *** Ironshore International is rolling out a hybrid insurance product designed to address clients such as ...