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Professional indemnity – the growth market
Professional indemnity was worth almost €6bn across Europe in 2010 and with changes to Italian legislation and increasing negligence claims Alan Leach explains how this market is sure to expand.
Mapfre Re launches Paris branch
Mapfre Re has opened a new office in Paris.
Healix Insurance Services boosts revenue by 32%
Wholesale travel insurance broker, Healix, has reported premium income rising to in excess of £30m for the year ended 31 March 2011.
PE-backed firm targets GI with ex-Rias head
Online financial services sales and marketing firm Media Ingenuity is in discussion with insurers to support a push into the general insurance personal lines space. It follows the recruitment of the former head of commercial management at Rias and head…
Mapfre and Mitsui extend co-operation agreement
Insurers Mapfre and Mitsui Sumitomo have extended their existing co-operation agreement to include reinsurance and risk consulting services.
Insure & Go ditches home and motor to push travel ambition
Mapfre-owned online travel provider Insure & Go has ceased writing home and motor business ahead of a global roll-out of its direct travel insurance model.
78% of brokers confident about business prospects
A poll by Mapfre Assistance has revealed that price comparison sites are still viewed as the greatest challenge to broker business models.
People moves - 5 May 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 5 May 2011 edition of Post.
Mapfre Q1 profits climb 13.5%
Spanish insurer Mapfre has posted post-tax profits of €310.1m (£279.2m) for the first quarter of 2011 – a 13.5% increase on the figure for 2010.
Mapfre buys Munich Re Middlesea stake
Spanish insurer Mapfre has purchased Munich Re’s 19.9% shareholding in Maltese firm Middlesea Insurance.
Mapfre wins Ancile deal
Mapfre Assistance is to provide underwriting and emergency assistance services to Ancile Insurance Group in a new multi-million pound deal.
Mapfre appoints sales boss
Mapfre Assistance has named Steve Duxbury as head of sales for its travel and leisure team.
Mapfre agrees £1m GAP deal with Brightside
Mapfre Assistance has been named on a panel of three insurers to provide GAP insurance to Brightside in a deal worth £1m in gross written premiums per year.
Mapfre signs ITT deal
Mapfre has agreed to become exclusive travel insurance partner of the Institute of Travel and Tourism.
Mapfre overhauls travel cover offering
Spanish insurer Mapfre has revamped its direct travel policy following a relaunch of its online provider Insure & Go.
Mapfre Abraxas agrees Volkswagen deal
Mapfre Assistance subsidiary Mapfre Abraxas has been selected by Volkswagen Financial Services as its provider of guaranteed asset protection insurance products.
Interview - Gregorio Santos: A new UK journey for Mapfre
With the purchase of Insure and Go, Mapfre entered the UK direct market in a blaze. Leigh Jackson talks to its UK chief executive Gregorio Santos about his plans to grow the business on these shores.
Mapfre plans global roll out of Insure & Go model
Spanish insurer Mapfre has revealed that it is set for a global roll out of its direct-to-consumer travel products, following its acquisition of Insure & Go.
Post Europe: Liability in Iberia
Changes in liability legislation is attracting insurers to the Iberian Peninsula despite an increase in liquidations. Edward Murray reports on the current situation in the market.
Mapfre revenue tops €20bn
Spanish insurer Mapfre has announced revenue on €20.4bn for 2010 (£17.3bn) – an increase of more than 8% on 2009.
Mapfre report highlights market growth in Latin America
Insurance markets in Latin America experienced a 10.5% rise in premium volumes in 2009 compared to the preceding year – reaching €76 591m.
Mapfre report highlights market growth in Latin America
Insurance markets in Latin America experienced a 10.5% rise in premium volumes in 2009 compared to the preceding year – reaching €76 591m.
Lloyds TSB seeks travel underwriter
Lloyds TSB has kicked off a tender process as it considers whether to replace the existing underwriter of its travel insurance products.
Mapfre lands Spanish satellite deal
Mapfre Global Risks has been appointed as the leading insurer for the Spanish satellite of the communications operator HISPASAT, H1E.