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Hiscox Unveils Cloud-Based E-Trading System in U.K.
After a successful pilot, Hiscox has launched Hiscox Trader, a new cloud-based e-trading system for U.K. commercial insurance brokers. The new technology, developed with insurance technology ...
Wells Fargo Renews Quest for Insurance Brokerage Acquisitions
Wells Fargo & Co is restarting efforts to expand its insurance brokerage business through acquisitions after previously announced M&A aspirations did not pan out. Laura Schupbach, evp and ...
Willis Boosts Towers Watson Merger Offer to $8.9B
Willis Group Holdings Plc, the third-largest insurance broker, agreed to better terms for Towers Watson & Co. shareholders in a proposed merger after the consulting firm's investors said that a ...
Willis, Towers Watson Shore Up Merger Support Ahead of Nov. 18 Vote
Willis Group Holdings and Towers Watson, facing some opposition, are working aggressively to shape stockholder opinions in favor of their proposed merger in advance of a Nov. 18 shareholder vote ...
TigerRisk Pursues Asia Expansion With Launch of Hong Kong Office
TigerRisk Partners has established a beachhead in Asia, starting with a new Hong Kong office launched via a subsidiary. The Connecticut-based insurance broking and risk/capital management firm said ...
Willis Expands in Asia With Taiwan Acquisition
Willis Group Holdings Plc will snatch up a broker in Taiwan, nearly doubling the size of its existing business in the country. Acquiring Elite Risk Services Limited of Taiwan will also give Willis ...