Europe
Post Europe: Solvency II QIS5 revealed
The results of the quantitative impact assessment 5 for Solvency II are in and it is bad news for Europe’s small insurers. The regulator highlighted the strong capital position of the market but as Vic Wyman explains insurers still have plenty to be…
Why US Federal Excise Tax matters to Europe
The US Internal Revenue Service is keen to combat tax evasion and is tightening its federal excise tax enforcement procedures. Asher Harris looks at affect FET has on European insurers doing business with US firms and the resultant cascading effect.
Post Europe: Why US Federal Excise Tax matters to Europe
The US Internal Revenue Service is keen to combat tax evasion and is tightening its federal excise tax enforcement procedures. Asher Harris looks at affect FET has on European insurers doing business with US firms and the resultant cascading effect.
EC takes France to court for failings on industrial pollution
On the recommendation of environment commissioner Janez Potočnik, the European Commission is taking France to the European Court of Justice for failing to comply with European Union rules on industrial emissions.
EC takes France to court for failings on industrial pollution
On the recommendation of environment commissioner Janez Potočnik, the European Commission is taking France to the European Court of Justice for failing to comply with European Union rules on industrial emissions.
Allianz and BMW Group expand European partnership
BMW Group Financial Services has agreed a deal to offer its customers Allianz' payment protection insurance and guaranteed asset protection insurance in Germany, Italy and France.
Allianz and BMW Group expand European partnership
BMW Group Financial Services has agreed a deal to offer its customers Allianz' payment protection insurance and guaranteed asset protection insurance in Germany, Italy and France.
Prospx partners with Assurex to expand into EMEA
Prospx, developer of an on-demand search and sales collaboration solution for the commercial insurance industry, is extending its platform to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa through its relationship with Assurex Global.
Prospx partners with Assurex to expand into EMEA
Prospx, developer of an on-demand search and sales collaboration solution for the commercial insurance industry, is extending its platform to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa through its relationship with Assurex Global.
Insurance investors “do not understand” risk appetite
Around of third of insurers believe that their own investors do not understand their risk appetite, a Towers Watson Solvency II QIS 5 survey has revealed.
Insurance investors “do not understand” risk appetite
Around of third of insurers believe that their own investors do not understand their risk appetite, a Towers Watson Solvency II QIS 5 survey has revealed.
MDS acquires 50% stake in Coral
Iberian and Latin American broker MDS Holdings has acquired a 50% stake in intermediary Coral.
MDS acquires 50% stake in Coral
Iberian and Latin American broker MDS Holdings has acquired a 50% stake in intermediary Coral.
Strategic Technology Forum: clarity needed on internet data collection legislation
More clarity on forthcoming European legislation surrounding internet data collection is essential, if insurers are to implement it properly. This was the view shared by consulting firm Promontory Financial Group with Post's Strategic Technology Forum…
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.