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James Kent appointed to lead Willis Re as John Cavanagh announces retirement
July 7, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterWillis Re, the reinsurance business of global advisory, broking and solutions company Willis Towers Watson (WTW), has announced that James Kent will succeed John Cavanagh as he steps down from his position as global CEO. Cavanagh will retire from WTW…
Fairfax-Allied World deal among the ‘most noteworthy’ of recent insurance M&A announcements: Willis Re
January 3, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe merger agreement between Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. and Allied World Assurance Company Holdings AG – announced Dec. 18 – reflects “the view that the new U.S. government may provide a more favorable corporate tax environment” and demonstrates “that scale…
Widespread reinsurance pricing stabilization remains elusive: Willis Re
July 4, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAny indication of widespread reinsurance pricing stabilization remains elusive amidst an environment of continuing market softening in the June/July renewal season, lack of catastrophe losses and abundant capacity across virtually all classes and territories, notes a new report issued Friday…
Reinsurance demand uptick despite price softening, reinsurers may not grant more concessions: Willis Re
April 4, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterEncouraging signs for reinsurers are coming to light despite reinsurance rates falling for the fourth consecutive year at the Apr. 1, renewals, suggests Willis Re suggests in its latest 1st View Reinsurance Renewals report. “Amidst a gloomy picture of sustained…