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European insurers hoping to emulate UK’s ‘aggressive’ fraud data sharing regime
Half of insurers in Europe that don’t currently share information with competitors on fraud wish to do so, according to a survey.
Allianz warns over role of data for semi-autonomous cars
Allianz has called for data recorders in semi-autonomous vehicles, in order to determine potential driver error in cases of an accident.
Four insurance law firms form global network
DAC Beachcroft has joined three other insurance law firms to make a global network.
Helvetia Insurance to invest £44m in start-ups
Helvetia Insurance is launching its own venture fund for investments in start-ups, with an aim of driving forward digitisation.
Telematics growth likely to be slow in Germany
The growth of telematics car insurance policies is likely to be slow in Germany because of limited interest from both insurers and customers, in contrast to the UK’s growing market.
Aggregator websites now 'significant' distribution channel in Europe
Price comparison websites are now a “very significant” distribution channel for car and home insurance across Continental Europe.
Startup Bootcamp partners with Talanx
Startup bootcamp Insurtech has brokered a partnership with German insurer Talanx.
Europe: The Insurance Distribution Directive and its expected impacts
The Insurance Distribution Directive aims to harmonise the regulatory landscape for insurance intermediaries in the European Union.
Axa's Bouas-Laurent swaps Germany for Asia
Etienne Bouas-Laurent, former chief financial officer at Axa Germany, has been appointed CEO of life and savings and distribution for Axa Asia.
RGL Forensics expands to Europe with Frankfurt office
RGL Forensics has expanded into Europe through acquiring an overseas office in Frankfurt, Germany and the company has appointed Christian Skodczinski as an RGL partner and head of the new office.
German non-life premiums to continue rising to offset declining investment yields
German non-life insurers will continue to increase premiums to offset declining yields on their investment portfolios, Fitch Ratings has predicted.
Hyperion and Eurossekuranz form strategic partnership
Hyperion Insurance Group has formed a strategic partnership with German broker Euroassekuranz Versicherungsmakler, subject to regulatory and financial approval.
Interview: Inga Beale, Lloyd's of London
Lloyd’s of London CEO Inga Beale sits down with Jonathan Swift to talk about Brexit, diversity and the need to modernise the market
Clyde & Co opens new Dusseldorf office
Law firm Clyde & Co is expanding its European network with a new office in Dusseldorf through the hire of two leading insurance partners, Henning Schaloske and Dr Tanja Schramm and insurance counsel, Dr Daniel Kassing.
Euro 2016: Northern Ireland v Germany food industry match-up - Final score 4:4
Northern Ireland is meeting Germany in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of food industry performances and trading risks?
Storms Elvira and Friederike will dampen French and German earnings
Storms Elvira and Friederike will dampen the first half 2016 earnings of French and German insurers, though it is unlikely there will be any negative rating actions as a result, according to AM Best.
Euro 2016: Germany v Poland construction match-up - Final score 4:2
Germany is meeting Poland in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of construction performances and trading risks?
Floods in Germany and France claim lives
Heavy storms and flash flooding have seen four people die in Germany and one in France as flood waters swept through the region.
Munich Re subsidiary to axe around 1,800 jobs in Germany amid 'brutal' cost cutting
Munich Re’s primary insurance group, Ergo Group, has announced plans to lower its cost basis and inject a total net figure of €1bn to 2020, but 1,800 jobs will go as part of the changes.
Friendsurance secures funding for Australia expansion
Berlin based peer to peer insurance firm Friendsurance has secured $15m (£10.4m) of funding for expansion.
Friendsurance remains unprofitable as CEO outlines growth plans
After six years of operation German start-up broker Friendsurance has failed to make a profit but this is part of the company's growth plan, according to its CEO.
Munich Re CEO to step down
Nikolaus von Bomhard will depart as CEO of reinsurer Munich Re in April 2017, with his role to be filled by Joachim Wenning.
Europe: Peer-to-peer insurance - is this the future?
The sharing economy meets insurance - so is it time for reciprocity insurance contracts to take off?
Israeli start-up Passportcard planning UK launch
Travel insurance start-up Passportcard is intending to be operational in the UK by the end of 2016.