Europe
Liberty appoints trade credit and political risk VP
Liberty International Underwriters Europe, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has appointed Mark Esdaile as assistant vice president for trade credit and political risk.
Marsh appoints global energy practice leader
Broker Marsh has appointed Andrew George to be chairman of its global energy practice
CNA Europe recruits casualty underwriter from Chartis
CNA Insurance Company has appointed Justin Godman as casualty underwriting manager.
A mutual future?
Regulations like Solvency II will have a significant impact on mutuals across Europe. Francesca Nyman asks whether the model will survive.
Kane opens for business in Malta
International insurance managemanr firm Kane has moved its operations to new premises in Zebbug, Malta.
AM Best affirms Mapfre Re ratings amid sovereign turmoil
AM Best Europe has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of 'A' for Mapfre Re, following the recent market volatility surrounding Spain's economic conditions.
Europ Assistance re-branded following MBO
The team behind the management buy-out of the UK, Ireland and international health solutions business of Europ Assistance has launched its new brand, Aria Assistance, following authorisation by the Financial Services Authority.
Mapfre faces more rating downgrades
Mapfre Global Risks and Mapfre Asistencia have been downgraded as a result of the weakening creditworthiness of the Spanish government, according to Moody's.
"Disappointment" for insurers in Fairclough v Summers case
The UK's Supreme Court handed down judgment today in a seven-year battle over an exaggerated insurance claim.
New Eiopa guidelines aim to harmonise supervisory practices
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority published a set of guidelines today aiming to establish consistent, efficient and effective supervisory practices, and ensure the uniform and consistent application of EU law.
Global non-life premiums expanded 1.9% in 2011
Global reinsurance premiums declined 0.8% in real terms in 2011, according to Swiss Re's latest Sigma study.
Emerging markets drive global premium growth
Economic growth in emerging markets and selective rate increases in developed markets helped drive a 1.9% increase in global non-life insurance premiums in 2011.
UK Law Commission publishes insurance law consultation
The Law Commission is seeking responses to is third and final consultation paper on insurance contract law, published today.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Barnier assures brokers IMD regulation will be 'proportionate'
European Commissioner Michel Barnier has said the revision of the Insurance Mediation Directive is "an important step in restoring consumer confidence in the financial sector".
FXB: Groupama downgrade does not reflect UK profitability
Groupama Insurances chief executive François-Xavier Boisseau, pictured, has defended the strength of the "ring-fenced" UK business and claimed that "good progress" towards a sale is being made, after the group's security rating was downgraded.
Disagreement sees "house guest" Charman axed as ex-Axis chairman Butt reinstated
Axis Capital has appointed board member and former chairman Michael Butt as non-executive chairman of the board of directors, succeeding founder and former chairman John Charman.
QBE creates integrated risk management services practice
QBE has brought together its risk management services teams to create an integrated practice aimed at supporting the continued growth of its UK, European and multinational client base.
RSA exits Czech motor market
RSA is quiting the direct motor insurance business in the Czech Republic.
Belgian mutual becomes Allianz's second acquisition this month
Allianz Belgium has agreed to acquire the insurance activities of Mensura CCA and its subsidiary Mensura Assurances SA.
European investors warned over hidden flood exposures in international interests
European investors in emerging markets and their insurers need to be more aware of possible exposure to flood risk, according to Swiss Re's head of flood risk.
Guest blog: EU Sustainable Energy Week
This week is European Union Sustainable Energy Week, seven days dedicated to promoting and celebrating the use of renewable energy across Europe.
Ace appoints president for personal lines and commercial
Ace Group has appointed Darryl Page as division president for international personal and business insurance.
ICMIF supports new 'sustainable insurance' initiative
A global initiative to encourage sustainable insurance practices, overseen by the United Nations Environment Programme, was launched in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday with the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation confirmed as a founding…