Europe
Perils extends to Norway and Sweden
Catastrophe data provider Perils has extended its market coverage to include Norway and Sweden so all areas that could be hit by a European windstorm are covered.
GNL moves to create Takaful and Re-Takaful panel
New Shariah-compliant insurance broker GNL is planning to create a panel of insurers and reinsurers to work on Takaful and Re-Takaful commercial risk solutions.
Commercial property - Business interruption: Dealing with disruption
Deficiencies in business interruption policies have long been a source of debate, but what can be done to improve them, asks Veronica Cowan.
Employment law: Tribunals and tribulations?
The increasing number of employment tribunals presents an opportunity for brokers able to offer advice and legal expenses insurance, writes Kevin Pallett.
Interview - Tom Woolgrove & Steve Maddock: Delivering the hard numbers
RBSI's Tom Woolgrove and Steve Maddock are faced with the daunting task of turning the business around ready for a flotation or sale, and they are already seeing some encouraging results, reports Lynn Rouse.
Guest comment - Referral fees: Take off the blinkers
The banning of referral fees should just be the beginning of a wider overhaul of the civil litigation system, argues Groupama managing director Laurent Matras.
EIS French broker links sealed CBL aquisition
The multi-million dollar acquisition of London-based underwriting agency European Insurance Services was part of a strategic purchase by credit insurer CBL Group to gain access to a network of almost 500 French brokers.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Rising to the occasion
With the exceptionally high standard and sheer number of entries for this year’s British Insurance Awards, our panel of industry experts faced a tough task in picking out the winners in each category - and it was a challenge that they rose to with gusto,…
British Insurance Awards 2011: Tough talk
In a hard-hitting opening address, Jonathan Swift reflected on a tough year - but urged the industry to celebrate its achievements and look forward to the coming year.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Much to be admired
As we all know, insurance exists for that moment of truth, when an individual or business is faced with an unforeseen incident, and needs to get their life and trading back on track.
Regulatory reform poses risk to financial stability
Regulatory and accounting changes faced by the insurance industry will dramatically alter its investment style, meaning companies will face greater problems raising funds to invest in the real economy, a legal firm has warned.
Post Magazine – 14 July 2011
The latest issue of Post Magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Regulatory reform poses risk to financial stability
Regulatory and accounting changes faced by the insurance industry will dramatically alter its investment style, meaning companies will face greater problems raising funds to invest in the real economy, a legal firm has warned.
Insurance News Now – 14 July - Insurers fear £9m fraud unit will prompt further cash calls
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories which include fears from some industry figures that the insurance industry will be called on to foot the bill for more policing after agreeing to invest £9m over three…
RMS upgrades European windstorm model
Risk Management Solutions has upgraded its Europe Windstorm Model to include three new Eastern European countries.
RMS upgrades European windstorm model
Risk Management Solutions has upgraded its Europe Windstorm Model to include three new Eastern European countries.
Lombard Risk Management expects revenues of £2m from Colline contract
Lombard Risk Management has entered into an agreement with fellow tier-one bank Société Générale for its Colline collateral management solution.
Lombard Risk Management expects revenues of £2m from Colline contract
Lombard Risk Management has entered into an agreement with fellow tier-one bank Société Générale for its Colline collateral management solution.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Cream of the crop
CLAIMS INITIATIVE AWARD - WINNER - NFU MUTUAL
Scheffel replaces Berger as Allianz corporate boss in London
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has confirmed new CEOs from within its existing management team for two of its most important regions with effect from October.
Scheffel replaces Berger as Allianz corporate boss in London
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has confirmed new CEOs from within its existing management team for two of its most important regions with effect from October.
Sferen posts first year losses of €4.8m
Sferen, the mutual group formed by Macif, Maif and Matmut at the end of 2009, has posted its first combined results, a loss of €4.8m.
French mutual Covéa adds new member
French mutual insurance group Covéa has confirmed Apgis is to join its group.
Sferen posts first year losses of €4.8m
Sferen, the mutual group formed by Macif, Maif and Matmut at the end of 2009, has posted its first combined results, a loss of €4.8m.