Europe
Brexit preparations slow as deadline draws near
Financial services firms have slowed down or paused their Brexit preparations, but "significant work" still remains over business transfers, EY has warned.
Interview: Steven Wallace, McLarens
Newly appointed managing director for UK & Ireland Steven Wallace discusses expansion plans, consolidation within the market and Brexit
Gefion faces further recapitalisation delays
Danish insurer Gefion has further pushed back its expected timeline for a capital injection in the business, following an order by the regulator that it cannot expand into further territories until it bulks up its coffers.
Top 30 European Insurers 2019: Insurers see 4.4% growth
Gross written premium reported by the 30 largest European insurers in 2018 was 4.4% higher than the aggregated figure for the previous year but those writing significant business outside of the eurozone have seen foreign exchange rate movements having an…
Deal struck to exempt Irish drivers in the UK from green cards after no-deal Brexit
Irish vehicles will not require green cards to drive in the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit, following a deal struck between the Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland the British Department for Transport.
Enterprise claims predicted to reach £319m
Enterprise insurance claims are predicted to hit £319m in total, with insurance creditors such as the Financial Services Compensation Scheme potentially receiving a 30% dividend.
Analysis: Protecting businesses against political risks
The political risk map of Europe is being changed by a toxic combination of uncertainty — both political and economic, populism, geopolitical changes, political violence and technological advances
QBE International posts loss following £51m Ogden hit
QBE has reported a one-off hit of $62m (£51m) as a result of the change in the Ogden rate in its first half results, without which it would have broken even.
Insurtech 100: May - July 2019 quarterly update
Hippo, Lemonade and Zego are just three of the start-ups that have been in the news recently. Matt Connolly, founder and CEO of Tällt Ventures, reflects on a what has been happening for the Insurtech 100 since the list was published in May.
Analysis: Investing in a sustainable future
European governments and a wide range of international governmental and non-governmental organisations are looking to big institutional investors to back the development of a sustainable, greener infrastructure. Insurers and pensions funds are top of…
Q&A: Homeserve Labs chairman, Mark Wood
Homeserve Lab’s Leakbot is currently live and working with a wide range of insurers in the UK, Europe and the US. Post spoke to the company’s non-executive chair, former Axa UK CEO and Prudential UK and Europe CEO Mark Wood, to hear about its plans for…
Hiscox posts H1 profit of $168m, despite higher volume of claims
Hiscox has reported a profit before tax of $168m for the first quarter of 2019, up from a profit of $162.7m on the same period last year, despite a higher volume of claims.
Axa XL names incoming Europe CUO
Axa XL has appointed Paul-Henri Rastoul as chief underwriting officer of its EU-registered vehicle, XL Insurance Company SE.
Half of industry growth over next five years to be driven by M&A, say insurers
A majority of insurers believe that mergers & acquisitions will drive more than half of the growth in the industry over the next five years, research by Deloitte has found.
Aviva's Neos hopes to double UK customer base by year end
Neos intends to double its UK direct customer numbers this year, amid international expansion plans and the launch of an add-on product for the UK market.
Victor Insurance is looking to expand internationally
Victor Insurance is looking to build on growth following the rebrand from Bluefin Underwriting.
Victor names incoming UK boss
Victor Insurance, formerly Bluefin Underwriting, has appointed John Stephenson as country manager, UK, succeeding Paul Drake.
This week in Post: 25 years of the British Insurance Awards
This week the best and brightest in the insurance community gathered in the Royal Albert Hall for the 25th British Insurance Awards.
Gefion ordered to not expand business until it injects more capital
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority has ordered Gefion to not expand into new territories.
Spanish private health body hits out at ‘possible systemic fraud’ in UK travel insurance
The Spanish Private Health Alliance hit out at “possible systemic fraud” committed by British insurers offering problematic medical cover within travel policies.
Zurich names Amanda Blanc's successor
Alison Martin has been appointed Zurich CEO EMEA and bank distribution, following Amanda Blanc stepping down after nine months in the role.
Premfina and Close Brothers to continue funding Gefion premiums after Premium Credit pulls out
Premium finance providers Premfina and Close Brothers will continue funding Gefion premiums following the unrated insurer’s tussles with the Danish regulator, as Premium Credit pulls out.
Zego enters France and Belgium following $42m raise
Zego has struck up a deal with e-scooter start-up Dott, which will see it enter the French and Belgian markets for the first time.
Danish regulator disputes Gefion’s reported 130% solvency ratio, dropping it to 105%
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority has pegged Gefion’s solvency ratio as just 105% at May 2019, rather than the 130% the company has claimed.