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Transatlantic to launch UK personal lines brand - Insurance News Now – 26 May 2011
Post senior reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week's major general insurance stories that include how Transatlantic Re is poised to launch a new UK personal lines general insurance venture to capitalise on hardening premium rates in the motor market.
Aegon targets over 50s with pay per day travel cover
Aegon Direct Marketing Services Europe has launched a new insurance provider, Gnu Insurance.
Mapfre and Mitsui extend co-operation agreement
Insurers Mapfre and Mitsui Sumitomo have extended their existing co-operation agreement to include reinsurance and risk consulting services.
Mapfre and Mitsui extend co-operation agreement
Insurers Mapfre and Mitsui Sumitomo have extended their existing co-operation agreement to include reinsurance and risk consulting services.
Now Health International drops prices
Now Health International has cut its premiums in response to what it claims is a price sensitive market.
Now Health International drops prices
Now Health International has cut its premiums in response to what it claims is a price sensitive market.
Harmonisation needed for road safety in Europe claims MEP
With the cross-border enforcement of traffic rules, the European Parliament will make roads safer and reduce the number of fatalities and severe injuries dramatically.
Dual Italia signs bancassurance deal for D&O
Dual Italia, part of the Dual Group, has announced an agreement with banking group Intesa Sanpaolo Group to sell directors’ and officers’ policies through all of the bank’s branches that service corporate clients.
Energy insurance remains favourable despite natural catastrophes
Despite an unprecedented number of recent natural catastrophes, conditions remain favourable for most energy insurance buyers, according to Marsh.
Harmonisation needed for road safety in Europe claims MEP
With the cross-border enforcement of traffic rules, the European Parliament will make roads safer and reduce the number of fatalities and severe injuries dramatically.
Dual Italia signs bancassurance deal for D&O
Dual Italia, part of the Dual Group, has announced an agreement with banking group Intesa Sanpaolo Group to sell directors’ and officers’ policies through all of the bank’s branches that service corporate clients.
Energy insurance remains favourable despite natural catastrophes
Despite an unprecedented number of recent natural catastrophes, conditions remain favourable for most energy insurance buyers, according to Marsh.
McManus lands Willis Limited CEO role
Willis has confirmed the appointment of Brendan McManus to CEO of Willis Limited. He will take on the job in addition to his role as CEO, Willis UK & Ireland.
McManus lands Willis Limited CEO role
Willis has confirmed the appointment of Brendan McManus to CEO of Willis Limited. He will take on the job in addition to his role as CEO, Willis UK & Ireland.
Dutch insurance market reaches saturation point
The Dutch insurance market is saturated and has become highly competitive, according to a new report.
Debating the mid-corporate commercial market
If you missed the recent live webinar debating the mid-corporate commercial market - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Dutch insurance market reaches saturation point
The Dutch insurance market is saturated and has become highly competitive, according to a new report.
Met Office warns that latest volcanic ash cloud could hit UK tomorrow
Another volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is expected to reach parts of the UK by the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to the Met Office.
Debating the mid-corporate commercial market
If you missed the recent live webinar debating the mid-corporate commercial market - it is now available for viewing on-demand.
Met Office warns that latest volcanic ash cloud could hit UK tomorrow
Another volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is expected to reach parts of the UK by the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to the Met Office.
Ecclesiastical Ireland MD resigns
Ronan Foley has resigned from his position as managing director of Ecclesiastical's business in Ireland to take up another position in the industry.
Ecclesiastical Ireland MD resigns
Ronan Foley has resigned from his position as managing director of Ecclesiastical's business in Ireland to take up another position in the industry.
Exclusive cyber and pan-European deal content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on how pan-European deals bring challenges to insurers; and a View from The Top on why cyber security is becoming one of the greatest threats to global companies.
Europe: Cyber liability: the hardest threat to manage
Cyber security is becoming one of the greatest threats to global companies, and one of the hardest to manage.