Generali
The Polish insurance market and its prospects
Price wars in the motor sector have contributed to poor results for Polish insurers, but the market could be shaken up by upcoming distribution rules and potentially growing demand for property, liability and cyber policies.
Ten more insurance firms join Blockchain pilot
Ten more insurance companies have joined a pilot scheme to test the impact of Blockchain on the industry.
Generali: We won’t use chat bots to deflect angry customers
Generali is trialling chat bots for “bureaucratic” tasks, but the company’s head of global claims said it wouldn’t be appropriate to use the technology to deal with angry customers.
This week: Decisions, scorecards and a viable alternative
After a slow start to 2017 I suddenly had lots of decisions to make this week about holidays, extracurricular activites and building plans (for my extension).
Generali terminates chief financial officer Minali's contract
Generali's general director and chief financial officer Alberto Minali has had his employment terminated.
Intesa weighs bid for Generali
Italy's largest bank Intesa Sanpaulo is investigating a potential bid for Italy's largest insurer Generali.
UK boss Alan Moore hails Generali as a 'viable alternative' to corporate insurance establishment
Generali is "a sleeping giant" in terms of corporate multinational business and could position itself as a real competitor to the likes of AIG, Allianz and Zurich, says its UK head.
Leonardi appointed head of Generali Asia
Former senior Axa employee Roberto Leonardi has been appointed regional officer for Generali Asia’s insurance operations.
Spencer departs Zurich following Howell appointment
Post understands Stuart Spencer, Zurich's former general insurance Asia-Pacific CEO, left the company on 31 December.
Zurich's group strategy chief resigns
Zurich's group chief strategy officer Claudio Gienal has left the company less than a year after joining the Swiss insurer.
Generali to sell off €1bn of assets by 2018
Italy's biggest insurer Generali is looking to leave unattractive markets in a bid to generate €1bn, the firm announced ahead of an investor day meeting this morning.
Career file: Jack Howell
Zurich has appointed Jack Howell as its new Asia-Pacific CEO. He is expected to join the company on 1 September and will be based in Taikoo, Hong Kong.
Top 30 European insurers 2016: At the top of their game
A lack of large natural disasters, favourable exchange rates and a number of sizeable mergers have seen many of the top 30 European insurers weather the tough environment and climb the rankings
Rios rejoins Allianz for Asia-Pacific risk role
Diego Rios has returned to Allianz as chief risk officer for Allianz Asia-Pacific.
Zurich appoints Howell Asia-Pacific CEO
Mario Greco, global CEO of Zurich, recruits former Generali colleague for Asia-Pacific role.
Howell resigns from Generali Asia
Post understands Jack Howell, regional officer for Generali Asia, has resigned.
Generali launches ‘disruptive’ health scheme
Generali has launched a “disruptive” health incentive programme for life and occupational disability policyholders.
Asia Analysis: The sensors are coming
New sensor technology has huge potential for the insurance industry, but companies in Asia are lagging behind their Western counterparts writes Nicky Burridge.
Generali sees adverse market conditions impact results but COR improves
Market conditions hit Generali’s bottom line via its investments for the first quarter, with net profit down 13.8% (or €588m), but combined operating ratio improved to 92% from the previous quarter.
Lai promoted at Generali to Asia chief underwriting officer
Generali Global Corporate and Commercial has appointed Ken Lai as chief underwriting officer Asia, commercial lines.
Generali appoints Donnet as group CEO
Italian giant Generali has appointed Philippe Donnet, Generali's Italy country manager, as group CEO.
Post 'Shaping the Profession' Webinar: Hong Kong qualifications
In the first of a quarterly webinar series hosted by Post, in association with the Chartered Insurance Institute, four experts discussed the role and scope of qualifications in Hong Kong insurance.
Zurich closely monitoring Brexit developments
Zurich is keeping a close eye on how the referendum over UK membership of the European Union progresses, according to UK general insurance CEO Vibhu Sharma, who highlighted the company's position as one that is already headquartered outside the EU.
Greco to begin Zurich CEO role earlier than planned
Generali's outgoing CEO Mario Greco will start his upcoming Zurich global CEO role months earlier than originally planned.