Europe
Second Europe-wide stress tests for insurers launched
PWC has commented on the launch of the second Europe-wide stress tests for the insurance sector, by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Swiss Re to increase dividend by 175%
The Swiss Re board of directors has proposed the approval of a dividend for 2010 of CHF 2.75 - a 175% increase compared to 2009.
Swiss Re to increase dividend by 175%
The Swiss Re board of directors has proposed the approval of a dividend for 2010 of CHF 2.75 - a 175% increase compared to 2009.
Irish firm looks to acquire UK brokers
UK brokers are attractive acquisition targets for European players now that valuations are "more sensible" according to one Irish broker.
Editor's comment: hard work starts here
The British Insurance Brokers' Association must be feeling pretty vindicated and pleased with itself right now — and justifiably so.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny jetted off to Dublin last weekend with the aim of celebrating a glorious triumph of England's rugby boys over the Irish.
Post Magazine – 24 March 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Eiopa launches insurance stress test
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has launched a Europe-wide stress test for the insurance sector.
Eiopa launches insurance stress test
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has launched a Europe-wide stress test for the insurance sector.
RBSI ousts Esure to win Sainsbury’s Finance contract – Insurance News Now – 24 March 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including the decision by Sainsbury’s Finance to replace its current motor insurance provider Esure, with Royal bank of Scotland Insurance.
RBSI ousts Esure to win Sainsbury’s Finance contract – Insurance News Now – 24 March 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week’s major general insurance stories including the decision by Sainsbury’s Finance to replace its current motor insurance provider Esure, with Royal bank of Scotland Insurance.
Swiss Re exceeds claims budget following Japan quake
Reinsurer Swiss Re has revealed that it has already gone beyond its claims estimates for 2011 following the Japanese earthquake.
Swiss Re exceeds claims budget following Japan quake
Reinsurer Swiss Re has revealed that it has already gone beyond its claims estimates for 2011 following the Japanese earthquake.
Zurich Ireland move beckons for Norgrove
Former Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove is poised to be named as Zurich chief executive for Ireland, Insurance Insight has learnt.
Zurich Ireland move beckons for Norgrove
Former Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove is poised to be named as Zurich chief executive for Ireland, Post has learnt.
Hannover Re anticipates €250m loss from Japan
Based on its analysis of individual treaties, Hannover Re currently anticipates a burden of losses in the order of €250m after retrocessions and before taxes.
Hannover Re anticipates €250m loss from Japan
Based on its analysis of individual treaties, Hannover Re currently anticipates a burden of losses in the order of €250m after retrocessions and before taxes.
Munich Re Japan quake exposure to reach €1.5bn
Munich Re has estimated losses of €1.5bn (£1.3bn) from the Japanese earthquake.
Munich Re Japan quake exposure to reach €1.5bn
Munich Re has estimated losses of €1.5bn (£1.3bn) from the Japanese earthquake.
KBC chooses SAS for central groupwide risk reporting
New solution will help KBC meet and implement current and future risk reporting requirements as well as Solvency II guidelines.
KBC chooses SAS for central groupwide risk reporting
New solution will help KBC meet and implement current and future risk reporting requirements as well as Solvency II guidelines.
Fitch: Solvency II impact “not as bad” as expected
Fitch Ratings has said the impact of Solvency II on insurers’ capital positions will be less significant than originally forecast.
Fitch: Solvency II impact “not as bad” as expected
Fitch Ratings has said the impact of Solvency II on insurers’ capital positions will be less significant than originally forecast.
Amlin Corporate CEO to step down
Amlin Corporate Insurance chief executive Patrick Coene is to stand down on 30 June.