Europe
First Russian coverholder partnership launched
Chaucer Syndicates and RFIB have partnered with Moscow-based Nakhodka Re to launch Sea Line – the first Lloyd’s coverholder in Russia.
European insurers voice "urgent" Solvency II fears
Representatives of the European insurance industry have written to the European Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services, Michel Barnier, to ensure that the “overly conservative and prescriptive” elements it believes are contained in the draft…
IUA highlights key regulatory challenges facing London Market
A regulatory maelstrom is taking up significant management time and compliance costs of London Market companies, according to the London Underwriting Association.
Full implications of the ECJ gender ruling are still unclear
KPMG head of insurance Drew Fellowes gives an insight into how the industry has moved forward since the European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) ruling into gender equality in insurance pricing.
European insurers voice "urgent" Solvency II fears
Representatives of the European insurance industry have written to the European Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services, Michel Barnier, to ensure that the “overly conservative and prescriptive” elements it believes are contained in the draft…
IUA highlights key regulatory challenges facing London Market
A regulatory maelstrom is taking up significant management time and compliance costs of London Market companies, according to the London Underwriting Association.
Full implications of the ECJ gender ruling are still unclear
KPMG head of insurance Drew Fellowes gives an insight into how the industry has moved forward since the European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) ruling into gender equality in insurance pricing.
Generali director resigns
Ana Patricia Botin has resigned as a director of Assicurazioni Generali Spa.
Atradius launches SME product
Atradius has joined forces with appointed representative CMR to launch a trade credit insurance product aimed at helping smaller businesses manage their trade credit.
Generali director resigns
Ana Patricia Botin has resigned as a director of Assicurazioni Generali Spa.
Samsung's Europe venture gains A rating
AM Best Europe has assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of ‘a’ to Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Company of Europe.
Atradius launches SME product
Atradius has joined forces with appointed representative CMR to launch a trade credit insurance product aimed at helping smaller businesses manage their trade credit.
Samsung's Europe venture gains A rating
AM Best Europe has assigned a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of ‘a’ to Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Company of Europe.
Duo joins Axis accident & health business
Axis Global Accident & Health, a division of Axis Capital has made two senior additions to its London-based international operation.
XL looks to Ace Europe for new French boss
XL Insurance has appointed Kadidja Sinz as country manager for France. She succeeds Guy Lallour who is retiring in May.
Lloyd’s provides £1.25m cover for adventurer
A £1.25m insurance policy has been placed in the Lloyd’s market to cover solo adventurer Sarah Outen on her round the world trip.
JLT Re appointments strengthen European practice
JLT Reinsurance brokers has expanded its existing capabilities in Central and Eastern Europe through the appointments of Guy Hudson as partner and Russell Henwood as associate.
Duo joins Axis accident & health business
Axis Global Accident & Health, a division of Axis Capital has made two senior additions to its London-based international operation.
XL looks to Ace Europe for new French boss
XL Insurance has appointed Kadidja Sinz as country manager for France. She succeeds Guy Lallour who is retiring in May.
Lloyd’s provides £1.25m cover for adventurer
A £1.25m insurance policy has been placed in the Lloyd’s market to cover solo adventurer Sarah Outen on her round the world trip.
JLT Re appointments strengthen European practice
JLT Reinsurance brokers has expanded its existing capabilities in Central and Eastern Europe through the appointments of Guy Hudson as partner and Russell Henwood as associate.
Insurers under pressure from SII timeline
The European Union-wide insurance sector stress test will aid understanding of the Solvency II financial environment, according to Towers Watson.
Two lists for the board of statutory auditors filed for Generali
Assicurazioni Generali has confirmed two lists of candidates were filed for the appointment of the company board of statutory auditors.
Insurers under pressure from SII timeline
The European Union-wide insurance sector stress test will aid understanding of the Solvency II financial environment, according to Towers Watson.