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Jardine Lloyd Thompson acquired by Marsh & McLennan

Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc.’s acquisition of London, England-based Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc is now complete, New York City-based Marsh & McLennan announced Monday. The deal – which could form the world’s largest commercial property and casualty brokerage – is valued at US$5.6 billion. The agreement, first announced in September, 2018, has been approved […]

By Greg Meckbach | April 1, 2019

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Archway Insurance moves into Saint John with acquisition

Archway Insurance, one of Atlantic Canada’s largest brokerages, has moved into Saint John, N.B. with the acquisition of Hall & Fairweather Insurance, effective Monday. The Hall & Fairweather office expands independent brokerage Archway’s footprint in New Brunswick and gives the brokerage the ability to provide local service to new and existing clients in Saint John […]

By Jason Contant | April 1, 2019

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How this insurer tries to “wow” brokers and customers

Offering consistency and going back to basics are just two of the ways Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company tries to stay one step ahead of the competition. Basic things like responding promptly to brokers’ inquiries can make a significant difference, suggested Richard Grant, senior vice president of specialty insurance solutions with Trisura. Underwriting consistency also plays […]

By Jason Contant | March 28, 2019

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BFL Canada appoints vice chair

Commercial insurance brokerage BFL Canada has announced the appointment of Norman M. Steinberg as vice chair. Steinberg was appointed to BFL’s board of directors in June of 2018. He was previously global chair of international law firm Norton Rose Fulbright. “His career has focused on M&A, corporate finance and corporate governance, and he has led […]

By Jason Contant | March 19, 2019

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