Grant Williamson to lead Willis CRB in Canada


Willis, a WTW business, has announced the appointment of Grant Williamson as Canada leader within the Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB) business. Based in Toronto, Williamson will leverage his two decades of industry experience to drive the Canadian growth strategy through targeted go-to-market initiatives and strengthened local execution. To achieve this he will also partner […]

Latest in the investigation into the Brooklyn Bridge ship crash


The NTSB says it is still waiting for permission from Mexican authorities to board the naval ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend, killing two sailors. Investigators say whatever went wrong happened within the span of five minutes, between the time the ship pulled away from a dock and hit the bridge.

How police caught some of the New Orleans escaped inmates


Police have arrested four of the New Orleans escaped inmates days after a jail break. Six remain on the run as police rely on new surveillance video with facial recognition to help catch the inmates. However, sources told CBS News there was a delayed response after changes were made last month to the cameras’ alert […]

Deutsche Rück reports strong 2024 performance as net profit hits €14.5m


The Deutsche Rück Group reported a strong performance for the 2024 financial year, with gross premiums written increasing across all business segments, up 18.3% year-over-year to approximately €2.1 billion. According to the firm, this growth was driven by both its international operations and its domestic business in Germany. Property insurance, which represents more than two-thirds […]

Origin Specialty and Emerald Bay launch new Specialty Property Program


Origin Specialty, a partner company of Beyond Risk, is combining its deep expertise in hospitality underwriting with Emerald Bay’s strong financial backing and collaborative approach for the launch of a new Specialty Property Insurance Program. Tailored specifically for quick-service restaurants (QSRs), the new program features enhanced property coverages and in-house claims handling. It has been […]

Marsh appointed Broker for Royal Australian Navy’s Maritime Insurance Program


Marsh, an insurance broker and risk advisor within Marsh McLennan, has been appointed by the Australian Government to the Maritime Insurance Program (MIP), which encompasses all aspects of the country’s naval shipbuilding, sustainment, and modernisation efforts. Under the appointment, Marsh will provide broking and risk advisory services to the Royal Australian Navy’s construction risks insurance […]