Europe
BibaFever Episode Three: Man Versus Biba – the ultimate conference food challenge
As the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference at the Excel Arena wraps up, Insurance Age and Post have teamed up with LV to bring you the definitive online coverage of the event with the video series #BIBAFever.
Biba 2013: Brokers urged to put multinational programmes ‘on the table’
Brokers need to put multinational programmes “on the table” when speaking with clients about their insurance options, according to Stephen Morton, vice-president of the multinational centre of excellence at AIG.
ABI agrees UK flood cover extension
The Association of British Insurers today confirmed to the government that they will continue to voluntarily meet their commitments to offering flood insurance for an extra month after the Statement of Principles expires on 30 June.
Biba 2013: Day one of BibaFever at Excel Arena
As the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) conference at the Excel Arena in London kicks off, Insurance Age and Post have teamed up with LV to bring you the definitive online coverage of the event with the video series #BIBAFever.
Biba 2013: FCA boss promises to take hard line on problem products
Industry players have been warned to “get their houses in order” by Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Martin Wheatley, who has vowed to deal with potential problems with financial products before they take root.
Biba 2013: Insurers weigh up Biba risk transfer model
The British Insurance Brokers' Association is working with Deloitte and DAC Beachcroft on proposals to safeguard risk transfer for brokers, according to chief executive Steve White.
Post Magazine - 16 May 2013
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Aviva offshores 600 jobs to India
The UK union Unite has accused Aviva of betraying its UK workforce by offshoring hundreds of back office life insurance processing jobs to India.
Civil unrest growing in Asia
Aon's 10th annual political and terrorism risk map shows an increase of protests and unrest in Asia.
Top five European news stories
The top five news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com
View from the Top: The slow pace of regulation
Only consistent and uniform implementation across the entire continent will bring benefits.
Ace raids Zurich to launch Italian surety practice
Ace Group has hired Zurich's Italian head of surety, Edoardo Saachi, to grow its surety capabilities in Italy.
Liberty eyes remaining Quinn stake
Liberty Insurance’s Irish chief executive has said the group wants to wrestle full control of the former Quinn Insurance Group.
UK P&I club posts combined ratio of 104%
The UK P&I Club produced a surplus of $9.5m, for the year ended February 2013, increasing its free reserves and hybrid capital to a new high of $494m.
AGCS appoints technology risks underwriter
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed James Tuplin as a technology risks underwriter within the financial lines team.
Flood: A Dutch Obligation
For the first time in decades Dutch citizens can purchase flood insurance but should the product be compulsory?
VFTT: Anticipating client growth aspirations
Europe's slow recovery is encouraging firms to seek growth in unfamiliar markets, but few consider whether their insurer is equipped to support them in their expansion, QBE's Barbara Chandler says.
Markel International hires professional risks specialist
Markel International has appointed Bhavik Desai as an underwriter in its professional and financial risks division.
Q-Re appoints new management team
Q-Re has recruited a new management team, following the appointment of chief executive officer Gunter Saacke in February.
WHO issues virus warning
The World Health Organisation has said the novel coronavirus, which is similar to SARS, can pass between humans.
Ireland "needs to keep itself competitive" warns XL Re president
Ireland needs to maintain its favorable regulatory climate to retain its position as a reinsurance hub, the chief executive officer of XL Re has warned.
Generali Q1 profit jumps 6.3%
Italy’s Generali reported an increase in first-quarter profit of 6.3%, boosted by higher earnings from its non-life insurance business.
Catlin reports 12% GWP hike in cat-free quarter
Catlin has reported a 12% increase in gross written premium to $1.84m in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2012 (Q1 2012: $1.64m).
Crawford's Q1 profits rise 60%
Loss adjuster Crawford has seen a healthy rise in earnings for the start of the year.