Europe
Munich Re to revisit earnings target statement
Munich Re's stated objective to earn €2.4bn (£2.1bn) in 2011 may have to be revisited following the devastating earthquake in Japan.
Deadline fears raised over Solvency II implementation
Concerns over increasingly tight deadlines in the run-up to the implementation of Solvency II have been raised on behalf of the insurance industry following publication of the European regulator's fifth quantitative impact study.
Generali reports 11.4% drop in GI operating result
Generali has reported an 11.4% year-on-year reduction in its non-life operating result to €1.1bn (2009: €1.27bn) in its 2010 annual results.
Generali reports 11.4% drop in GI operating result
Generali has reported an 11.4% year-on-year reduction in its non-life operating result to €1.1bn (2009: €1.27bn) in its 2010 annual results.
G Cube wins Romanian renewables contract
Renewable energy specialist G Cube has been awarded the underwriting contract for the construction phase of a Romanian wind energy scheme.
G Cube wins Romanian renewables contract
Renewable energy specialist G Cube has been awarded the underwriting contract for the construction phase of a Romanian wind energy scheme.
Post Magazine – 17 March 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Reinsurance sector braced for huge losses in Japan– Insurance News Now – 17 March 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week’s major general insurance stories which include the global reinsurance industry pulling together to absorb the impact of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on 11 March.
Reinsurance sector braced for huge losses in Japan– Insurance News Now – 17 March 2011
Post reporter Amy Ellis outlines this week’s major general insurance stories which include the global reinsurance industry pulling together to absorb the impact of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on 11 March.
50% of European insurers expect to move to shared service centres, survey finds
A joint study by the European Financial Marketing Association and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants has found that over 50% of European insurers are expecting to consolidate into shared service centers.
50% of European insurers expect to move to shared service centres, survey finds
A joint study by the European Financial Marketing Association and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants has found that over 50% of European insurers are expecting to consolidate into shared service centers.
KPMG: “much work still to be done” on Solvency II compliance
Accountancy firm KPMG has stressed QIS5 demonstrates many insurers are not yet prepared for Solvency II’s January 2013 implementation.
KPMG: “much work still to be done” on Solvency II compliance
Accountancy firm KPMG has stressed QIS5 demonstrates many insurers are not yet prepared for Solvency II’s January 2013 implementation.
Fitch assigns negative outlook to two Belarusian state-owned insurers
Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook on two Belarusian state-owned insurers - Belarusian Republican Unitary Insurance Company (Belgosstrakh) and Export-Import Insurance Company of Belarus (Eximgarant) - 'B' Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings to…
Fitch assigns negative outlook to two Belarusian state-owned insurers
Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook on two Belarusian state-owned insurers - Belarusian Republican Unitary Insurance Company (Belgosstrakh) and Export-Import Insurance Company of Belarus (Eximgarant) - 'B' Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings to…
Allianz global corporate appoints regional head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) London has confirmed Gary Everson as regional head of financial lines.
Allianz global corporate appoints regional head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) London has confirmed Gary Everson as regional head of financial lines.
Quinn attracts three suitors
Three proposals for the purchase of Quinn Insurance have been submitted to Ireland's finance minister Michael Noonan, according to the Irish press.
Quinn attracts three suitors
Three proposals for the purchase of Quinn Insurance have been submitted to Ireland's finance minister Michael Noonan, according to the Irish press.
Towers Watson: Solvency II issues require swift resolution
Towers Watson has welcomed the results of the QIS5 study announced yesterday by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Towers Watson: Solvency II issues require swift resolution
Towers Watson has welcomed the results of the QIS5 study announced yesterday by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
Jubilee seals Hyundai motor deal
Jubilee Managing Agency has partnered with broker Miller and Lloyd’s coverholder Italian Underwriting to launch a 100% satisfaction guarantee programme for Hyundai Motor Company.
Jubilee seals Hyundai motor deal
Jubilee Managing Agency has partnered with broker Miller and Lloyd’s coverholder Italian Underwriting to launch a 100% satisfaction guarantee programme for Hyundai Motor Company.
Mapfre Abraxas agrees Volkswagen deal
Mapfre Assistance subsidiary Mapfre Abraxas has been selected by Volkswagen Financial Services as its provider of guaranteed asset protection insurance products.