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AnalysisWillis buys Mexico's leading broker Carsa Consultores in expansion bid
As part of the acquisition, the broker expects to migrate to a single Willis brand in Mexico over time
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AnalysisInsurers urged to innovate to compete in the most challenging underwriting conditions in 15 years
Broker calls for repackaging of terrorism risks into property programmes, deletion of cyber exclusions and increased limits for catastrophe risks
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AnalysisRestructuring aid in favour of Irish bank Permanent TSB approved
The plan sets out the path for PTSB to become viable in the long-term without further state support
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AnalysisRisk managing the threats of Sweden’s construction market
Anders Esbjörnsson, group head of risk at NCC AB – the second largest construction company in the Nordic region – identifies the top three risks for the local market and explains why innovation is so slow
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AnalysisWhy Crossrail is a triumph for risk management
Risk management has been central to the success of Europe’s largest infrastructure project, owing much to sustained engagement with the board and senior management
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AnalysisThe biggest risks to the GCC’s €1.2trn construction market
Senior construction risk managers highlight talent acquisition and retention and resource scarcity as the biggest threats to hundreds of projects currently under construction
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AnalysisWhat construction firms should know about MENA’s legal environment
Cultural and technical differences in the Middle East and North Africa regarding legal disputes are significant considerations for foreign construction companies
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AnalysisCould green construction really attract new business?
Green infrastructure is good for society and the environment and is increasingly touted as offering business benefits, but how feasible is it to construct green buildings? Experts from Balfour Beatty and Swedish construction firm NCC discuss the challenges
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AnalysisWhy employers should watch out when watching employees
German Federal Labour Court finds monitoring of employees on sick leave unlawful
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AnalysisCan remote working make firms more productive?
Both hailed as the future of working and criticised as the destroyer of efficiency, is remote working for every firm?
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AnalysisWho was the best performing Lloyd's insurer in 2014?
Most firms reported lower underwriting profits after a tougher year, but who came out on top?
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AnalysisACE strengthens position in region with new appointments
New underwriting management role and regional general counsel position for Eurasia and Africa
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AnalysisShould business worry about the Google abuse of dominant position case?
Search engine accused of giving preferential treatment to its own comparison shopping service at the expense of those of rivals
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AnalysisItalian risk management association appoints new president
Alessandro De Felice pledges to continue the work of his predecessor in spreading risk culture among Italian corporates
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AnalysisEU adopts policy on consular protection for its citizens
Directive clarifies when EU citizens in distress outside the EU can receive assistance from other EU countries’ embassies or consulates
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AnalysisBrokers’ UK regulatory fees are cut for 2015-16
FSCS reduction may be only temporary as brokers are urged to make provision for future levies
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AnalysisAGCS poaches Aon man to lead North American broker team
Jeffrey Landesmann takes over the insurer’s global broker management division
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AnalysisWillis to lose 350 UK jobs as part of global cost-cutting plan
Job losses caused by relocating roles to Ipswich and Mumbai from London
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AnalysisEU charges Gazprom with market abuse in CEE countries
Energy giant accused with abusing dominant position in Central and Eastern European gas markets
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AnalysisUK targets (continued) cyber insurance market domination
Marsh, UK government and Lloyd’s pull together to maintain lead on cyber cover
