Europe
Ex-Guy Carpenter COO joins Novae board
Novae has appointed former Guy Carpenter chief operating officer Charles Fry as chief financial officer.
Top five European news stories
The top five European news stories from wwww.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
EC must ensure revised IMD is not a burden for industry
Insurance Europe today urged the European Commission to ensure that revisions to the Insurance Mediation Directive to protect consumers are "flexible and proportionate".
Capco to offer insurance services in Europe
Global business consultancy Capco will offer insurance services throughout the UK and continental Europe.
Willis splits European operations
Global broker Willis is dividing its European operation into two distinct regions: Western and Central & Eastern Europe.
Munich Re launches "milestone" offshore wind cover
German insurance giant Munich Re has become the first insurer to offer serial loss cover for offshore wind turbines.
Willis restructures Europe operation
Willis is dividing its continental Europe operation into two regions: Western and Central & Eastern Europe.
Changing regulations could see insurers increase lending role
European insurers have untapped potential as investors and sources of funding, according to a study published by Allen & Overy.
Solvency II principles 'ruined' by implementation
Frustration in the insurance industry over the introduction of Solvency II is at an all-time high, according to new research.
Middlesea launches assistance app in Malta
Middlesea Assist has launched a smart-phone application that will provide automated response for its roadside assistance service in Malta.
Ferma opposes environmental liability fund
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has urged the European Commission not to create of a fund to cover environmental liability and losses resulting from industrial accidents.
Bupa hires international PMI head
Bupa has appointed Robert Lang as managing director of its international private medical insurance business.
Skuld launches dedicated superyacht insurance product
Marine insurers Skuld has formed Skuld\Yacht dedicated exclusively to the protection and indemnity needs of superyacht owners.
Ace study highlights business travel risk
The increasingly globalised business environment is driving concern about business travel risk among European companies, according to research published by Ace Group.
Vintage car insurance in Europe
Despite being a niche sector, with owners treating their vehicles like part of the family Anna Pitton explains why vintage motor insurance could be a missed opportunity for insurers.
Insuring Iran
In July the European Union put in place sanctions designed to limit the provision of insurance to the Iranian crude oil sector. Francesca Nyman takes a look at how the market reacted and asks if insurance is still available.
Marsh reshuffles leadership of international divisions
Broker Marsh has combined its Asia and Pacific regions and appointed a dedicated leader for continental Europe, the commonwealth of independent states, and Turkey.
Hagen secures five more years as Vienna Insurance head
Peter Hagen has been reappointed chairman of the managing board of Vienna Insurance Group.
Xchanging appoints exec director for insurance services
Xchanging has appointed Adrian Guttridge as executive director, insurance services, reporting to group chief executive Ken Lever.
Swiss Re pledges $500m for European infrastructure debt
Swiss Re said today that it has committed $500m for investments in senior secured debt of infrastructure businesses and assets located primarily in northern Europe.
Axa Assistance acquires concierge service
Axa Assistance has agreed to acquire the majority of WhiteConcierge, a UK company operating in Europe in the concierge services Industry.
Chubb Europe hires casualty claims manager
Chubb's European arm has appointed Lisa Payne-Lawrey as European casualty claims manager.
Spanish provinces introduce direct premium tax collection
Four Spanish provinces have exercised their autonomous right to collect taxes direct from insurers.
UK report highlights role of modelling in disaster risk reduction
A UK government report has urged the disaster risk reduction sector to emulate the insurance industry and increase its deployment of science-based risk models.