Europe
Professional indemnity – the growth market
Professional indemnity was worth almost €6bn across Europe in 2010 and with changes to Italian legislation and increasing negligence claims Alan Leach explains how this market is sure to expand.
Only 12% of Global insurance programme managers are convinced they have full visibility of their global policies
Following the 'International Programme Design - Global v Local' workshop run by JLT Specialty Limited at the AIRMIC Conference this week, JLT has claimed many of the people in charge of arranging insurance for their companies on a global basis are not…
FSA spends £763k on delayed FSCS review
The Financial Services Authority spent £763 000 on a review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme that it later abandoned.
Admiral & BGL: Motor rates to slow in H2
Motor rates are likely to slow to single digit levels in the second half of the year, according to analysts, as some players “fight back” from market share losses.
Only 12% of Global insurance programme managers are convinced they have full visibility of their global policies
Following the 'International Programme Design - Global v Local' workshop run by JLT Specialty Limited at the AIRMIC Conference this week, JLT has claimed many of the people in charge of arranging insurance for their companies on a global basis are not…
FSA spends £763k on delayed FSCS review
The Financial Services Authority spent £763 000 on a review of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme that it later abandoned.
Admiral & BGL: Motor rates to slow in H2
Motor rates are likely to slow to single digit levels in the second half of the year, according to analysts, as some players “fight back” from market share losses.
Mapfre Re launches Paris branch
Mapfre Re has opened a new office in Paris.
French mutual MAIF reports turnover of €3.15bn
In 2010, in a context difficult economic the group recorded French mutual MAIF has seen strong development in life insurance (+21.9%) and consolidated its position in business casualty.
Willis looks to enhance alliance relationships with insurers
Over 100 Willis commercial network members are expected to attend the annual forum of Willis Group Holdings’ which today in Alicante, Spain.
Mapfre Re launches Paris branch
Mapfre Re has opened a new office in Paris.
French mutual MAIF reports turnover of €3.15bn
In 2010, in a context difficult economic the group recorded French mutual MAIF has seen strong development in life insurance (+21.9%) and consolidated its position in business casualty.
Willis looks to enhance alliance relationships with insurers
Over 100 Willis commercial network members are expected to attend the annual forum of Willis Group Holdings’ which today in Alicante, Spain.
Career development & CSR: CILA and III to mutually recognise qualifications
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and the Insurance Institute of Ireland have reached an agreement to formally recognise each other's qualifications to promote closer co-operation and encourage professional development both in the UK and Republic…
News analysis - Mark Hodges' move: A little bit of history repeating
With the shock news that Mark Hodges is to join Towergate, Daniel Dunkley reports on the market's reaction and what this means for Aviva and the consolidator.
Kennedys opens ninth international office
Dispute resolution law firm Kennedys has created an Irish operation through a merger with Dublin firm O'Hare O'Connor Walshe.
Germany leads way in Solvency II preparation
UK insurers are better prepared for the upcoming Solvency II regulation than firms based in France and Italy, according to new research.
Insurers in the dark over E-coli outbreak
A Lockton broker has warned insurers remain in the dark over their exposure to a widespread E-coli outbreak that has killed at least 22 people and left hundreds seriously ill.
Interview - Paul Taylor: Relishing challenges
With a career that has spanned the globe, new Airmic chair Paul Taylor wants to push risk management up the agenda. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his upcoming tenure.
Post magazine – 9 June 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Insurers in line for a £4.8bn windfall from referral fees - Insurance News Now – 9 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how motor insurers could pocket billions in extra income a year if a recommendation to retain referral fees is acted on.
Insurers in line for a £4.8bn windfall from referral fees - Insurance News Now – 9 June 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including how motor insurers could pocket billions in extra income a year if a recommendation to retain referral fees is acted on.
Marsh warns businesses to face up to impact of climate change
“Robust risk mitigation strategies” to deal with climate change are required to protect businesses from major losses, according to Marsh.
Marsh warns businesses to face up to impact of climate change
“Robust risk mitigation strategies” to deal with climate change are required to protect businesses from major losses, according to Marsh.