Europe
Allianz Worldwide Care partners with Australia's Medibank
Allianz Worldwide Care has formed a partnership with Australian private health insurer Medibank to provide cover for expatriates based in Australia.
Groupama 'BB-' IFS rating affirmed
Groupama SA has had its BB- long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength rating affirmed by Standard and Poor's, along with its guaranteed subsidiaries.
S&P affirms Groupama SA rating following UK sale
Standard & Poor's has affirmed its BB- long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on French insurer Groupama SA and its guaranteed subsidiaries.
Europe View from the Top: Turning the telescope around
Research by Ernst & Young entitled Turning risk into results, launched at the Federation of European Risk Managers Association, brings positive news.
Willis in referral agreement with Hay Group
Broker Willis has formed a mutual referral agreement with international management consultancy Hay Group.
Allianz appoints global reinsurance head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Simon Buxton as global head of reinsurance.
LMA publishes nuclear exclusion clauses update
The first in a series of nuclear and radioactive contamination exclusion clauses has been published by the Lloyd’s Market Association.
Skuld expands in Asia with Singapore hub
Skuld is opening a branch office in Singapore to capitalise on "significant growth opportunities across the region".
APC takes first step into mainland Europe
APC has taken its first step into continental Europe by launching two SME insurance products in the Dutch market through its new platform APC Holland.
Towergate win boosts Gable GWP 'by 30%'
Towergate Underwriting has entered a five-year partnership with listed insurer Gable Holdings, which will act as a cover provider from January 2013.
Skuld posts underwriting deficit after rise in pool claims
Norwegian marine insurer Skuld posted a third-quarter bottom line deficit of $2.9m today following record claims costs from the international group's pooling system.
APC to serve Dutch SME market
Commercial insurance underwriting agency APC has set its sights on the continent with the launch of a Dutch arm as the first step in its expansion plans.
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.