India attracts global broking giants
November 11 2021 by Freny Patel-
Willis Re completes acquisition of BMS Re’s US subsidiaries
- November 1
Willis Re had signed the definitive agreement in August to acquire the US reinsurance division of BMS Group, including BMS Intermediaries and BMS Capital Advisory, as well as the associated US reinsurance broking team based in London.
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Cyclone Arnab leads to US$480m in losses in India’s Andhra Pradesh
- November 1
Aon's weekly catastrophe report also said that early indications suggested overall direct economic losses are likely in the 'low tens of millions' of US dollars.
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Willis’ Asia natural resources head Nicki Tilney departs
- October 31
Tilney spent nearly four years with the broker in Singapore and is returning to the UK, with her next role yet to be confirmed.
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WTW appoints Jonathan Nepomuceno as Philippines finex leader
- October 30
Manila-based Nepomuceno brings extensive experience across financial lines, most recently working as vice president at Marsh Philippines.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
BlackRock's Daniel Caderas and MSCI's Raman Aylur Subramanian explain why tactical asset allocation (TAA) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have become essential as global markets fragment and static allocations lose their reliability.
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BlackRock | Infrastructure comes of age for insurers
Are insurers capturing full value from the asset class? BlackRock shares its perspective.
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Beazley | Navigating geopolitical risks at sea
Maritime shipping faces growing geopolitical threats — missiles, drones, GPS interference, and cyber sabotage — requiring better intelligence, crew welfare, and resilience measures.
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Zurich | Why resilience will define the winners of Asia’s clean energy transition
Planning for future conditions from the outset can improve operational reliability, reduce potential disruption and protect long-term asset value.