Europe
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.
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.
Howden to acquire Israeli broker
Howden Israel has reached an agreement to acquire Davidoff Insurance Brokers.
Howden to acquire Israeli broker
Howden Israel has reached an agreement to acquire Davidoff Insurance Brokers.
Moody’s: QIS5 details insurer capital strength
Moody’s investors service has stated it believes the results of QIS5 – a pre-Solvency II study- confirm many insurers will not need to raise their capital base.
Moody’s: QIS5 details insurer capital strength
Moody’s investors service has stated it believes the results of QIS5 – a pre-Solvency II study- confirm many insurers will not need to raise their capital base.
SSP appoints director for UK and European insurer business
SSP has appointed David Waring as director of its UK and European insurer business.
SSP appoints director for UK and European insurer business
SSP has appointed David Waring as director of its UK and European insurer business.
CEA: QIS5 reveals sector strength
The results of the fifth "and last" comprehensive quantitative impact study into the effects of the forthcoming EU regulatory regime, Solvency II have been published.
CEA: QIS5 reveals sector strength
The results of the fifth "and last" comprehensive quantitative impact study into the effects of the forthcoming EU regulatory regime, Solvency II have been published.
Post Europe: View from the top - A shared responsibility for honest consumers
Ludicrous, stupid, unfair, illogical… these are just some of the comments I have heard from peers in the industry regarding the ruling by the European Court of Justice to annul the ‘insurance exemption’ from the gender directive as of December 2012.