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Europe’s hidden gems
Insurers branching out in Asia and other far reaches seem to be grabbing the headlines of late but as Francesca Nyman explains, there are still plenty of opportunities for insurers closer to home.
Fraud prevention: Capital punishment
It has been a year since the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department opened for business in the City of London. Is the specialist team living up to the hype?
Market moves: Busy week for insurers sees sector take on seven new recruits
Following a week of broker domination in recruitment, insurers have battled back in a big way with no fewer than seven headline hires at companies ranging from agricultural insurer Rural to Lloyd's syndicate Aegis London.
Online exclusive: Easing the customer journey
Which companies provide the best customer experience for motor and home insurance buyers? Global Reviews reveals all in its quarterly benchmarking report.
'Crane light was on,' says St George's Wharf developer
A spokesman for Berkeley Group, the parent company behind the St George's Wharf developer, has claimed that the warning light on top of the Comedil crane, which was damaged by a helicopter in a collision yesterday, was on and fully functional.
Investing in the profession: Allianz scholarship set for second-year intake
Allianz Commercial's scholarship programme, aimed at supporting broking staff in achieving a Chartered Insurance Institute diploma, has opened for applications.
View from the Top: Seize the moment
New year, new impetus for motor insurers to be ambitious and press for further change, says Andrew Torrance.
Post magazine - 17 January 2013
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Costa Concordia one year on: Sea change
A year after the Costa Concordia disaster the insurance market is still picking up the pieces, but what will be the long-term impact?
Allianz GCS gets local reinsurer approval for Brazil
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty has received approval from the Brazilian regulator to start operating as a local reinsurer in the country.
Allianz vows to honour HMV extended warranty policies
Allianz has confirmed that it will honour insurance claims made under the extended warranty policies taken out by HMV customers, as the music giant falls into administration.
Top five European stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Allianz puts Sandy loss at $590m
Allianz has estimated its hit from last year's Superstorm Sandy at €455m ($590m).
Reputation management: It's good to be liked
With customers increasingly taking to the internet to share opinions on insurers, it's more important than ever that firms manage their image.
Giles sets sights on £145m GWP for network start-up within two years
The newly installed managing director of Giles' networks and London market businesses has outlined his far-reaching plans to add hundreds of millions of pounds in gross written premium to the firm's books within the next two years.
Allianz scholarship programme enters second year
Allianz Commercial's scholarship programme aimed at supporting broking staff in achieving a Chartered Insurance Institute diploma will open for applications on 14 January.
Human error remains 'core challenge' in bid to reduce maritime losses
An Allianz report into annual ship losses has identified human error as the "core challenge" in reducing annual maritime losses, which last year increased to 106 from 91 in 2011.
Aviva France names Schimel as new CEO
Former Axa boss Philippe Maso y Guell Rivet has been replaced at the helm of Aviva France by Nicolas Schimel, chief executive of Aviva subsidiary Union Financière de France (UFF).
Allianz fined $12.4m by SEC for improper payments in Indonesia
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Allianz SE with violating the books and records and internal control provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act for improper payments to government officials in Indonesia during a seven-year period.
Top five European news stories
The top five European news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Blog: M&A myths dispelled
The third week of December can be a stressful time. As 25 December looms ever closer, there are still presents to buy, decorations to hang, and tasks to dispatch before you can relax guilt-free to enjoy the holiday season.
Allianz Belguim and Allianz Netherlands to merge
German insurer Allianz is integrating its Belgian and Dutch operations in a bid to strengthen its presence in the Benelux region.
Biba: female drivers could face 40% hike in premiums
Insurers have played down pricing implications for young female drivers ahead of the introduction of the EU Gender Directive next week, despite claims that premiums could rise by as much as 40%.
'Stabbed' insurance boss Rüther backtracks on attack
The German insurance boss who claimed to have been stabbed amid speculation of a possible takeover has admitted that no such attack took place.