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#10 Covéa
France-domiciled Covéa managed to make it into the Top 10 of Insurance Post’s Top 30 European Insurers 2023 List by achieving 20.9% average premium growth for the year.
#9 Mapfre
Spain’s biggest insurer Mapfre achieved ninth place in Insurance Post’s Top 30 European Insurers 2023 List by delivering 12% average premium growth for the year.
#5 Zurich
Switzerland-domiciled Zurich is in fifth place in this year’s Insurance Post’s Top 30 European Insurers 2023 List thanks to reporting 14.6% average premium growth for the year.
#2 Axa
France-domiciled Axa remained in second place in this year’s Insurance Post Top European Insurers 2023 List for the second year in a row.
#1 Allianz
Germany-domiciled Allianz maintained pole position on this year’s Insurance Post Top European Insurers 2023 List for the second year in a row by achieving double digit premium growth.
How Top 30 European Insurers 2023 was produced
On behalf of Insurance Post, AM Best ranked the 30 largest European insurers, according to non-life gross written premium to illustrate the movements in market position and financial performance between 2022 and the previous year.
Top 30 European Insurers 2023: Claims inflation bites
Europe’s 30 largest non-life insurers have demonstrated solid top-line growth over the past two years, following a drop in 2020.
How big data and AI could slash insurance costs
Alex Holdsworth, executive strategy director at Monsterlab, explains how by harnessing the power of big data and AI, insurers can encourage healthier habits to reduce claims and cut costs.
RSA CEO reveals plans for commercial lines after DLG deal
As RSA’s £530m purchase of Direct Line’s brokered commercial lines operations made the insurer the third-biggest player in this space, Ken Norgrove, CEO of RSA, revealed his plans to make further in-roads with the market's brokers.
RSA buys DLG’s commercial lines business for £520m
It was announced last night that RSA and Direct Line had struck a deal that both businesses claim will boost their bottom lines.
Treasury's IPT receipts surpass £7bn
The Treasury collected a record £7.34bn in insurance premium tax receipts during the 2022/23 financial year, analysis by actuarial consultancy OAC has revealed.
How insurers are putting the pedal to the metal for mobility trends
Analysis: Fiona Nicolson explains what insurers looking to stay in the fast lane, as mobility trends develop, need to do to satisfy drivers and maintain profits.
Motor insurance payouts rose faster than premiums in Q2
The Association of British Insurers has revealed that motor insurance payouts rose by 29% in Q2, up to £2.5bn, outpacing premiums.
Fundamentally dishonest fraudsters ordered to pay Zurich £30k
Two fraudsters have been found to be fundamentally dishonest and ordered to pay £30k in legal fees following an attempt to fraudulently seek damages against Zurich.
Data analysis: Trends in the buildings and contents insurance market
Defaqto’s Angela Pilley examines how many building and content insurance providers are operating today compared with a decade ago, how product features have changed, and the types of fees and charges attached to this type of cover.
Trade Voice: Mass’s Brown on whether whiplash reforms were worth it
Sue Brown, chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society, asks whether motor policyholders will ever see a ‘whiplash dividend’.
Apil issues proceedings challenging imminent PI reforms
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has issued judicial review proceedings against the Ministry of Justice regarding imminent personal injury claim reforms.
Q&A: Paul Williams, Ripe Insurance
Paul Williams, CEO of Ripe Insurance, explains why the specialist insurer looks more like a marketing agency than a financial services provider and how it wants to know why Jane differs from Janet.
How insurers cope with shifting ground caused by summer heatwaves
Analysis: As UK summertime temperatures continue to soar, Aamina Zafar examines how insurers are striving to minimise the damaging impact heatwaves have on property and homeowners.
How usage-based insurance is gamifying driving
Alex Hamilton examines how usage-based insurance, artificial intelligence and insurtech partnerships are transforming the sector, gamifying experiences and encouraging better habits.
Hemming appointed as Hiscox chief distribution officer
Hiscox has appointed former Aviva distribution boss Gareth Hemming as its UK chief distribution officer.
Trade Voice: MGAA’s Keating on why these are exciting times for MGAs
Mike Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents Association, says the sector remains buoyant.
Aviva’s Winslow reveals how provider is using AI
Adam Winslow, CEO of Aviva UK & Ireland general insurance, has revealed the provider is mainly testing artificial intelligence in the operational environment.
Time to stop treating travel insurance customers like idiots
Editor’s View: Emma Ann Hughes argues treating travel insurance customers fairly doesn’t mean treating them like an idiot only capable of ticking a box.