Europe
Groupama UK profit rises 70%
Double-digit premium rate growth in private motor supported a 4.6% revenue growth for Groupama Insurances to £470.9m in 2010 (2009: £450.3m).
Nato to consult Lloyd's on piracy
The Lloyd’s Market Association is to discuss anti-piracy issues in Germany with officers from Nato.
Nato to consult Lloyd's on piracy
The Lloyd’s Market Association is to discuss anti-piracy issues in Germany with officers from Nato.
Swiss Re reports strong results despite catastrophes
Swiss Re has recorded a full year net income of USD 863m in 2010, a 74% increase on the USD 496m the reinsurer reported in 2009.
Swiss Re reports strong results despite catastrophes
Swiss Re has recorded a full year net income of USD 863m in 2010, a 74% increase on the USD 496m the reinsurer reported in 2009.
In Series - Geography & Solvency II: What are the risks for insurers?
With the implementation of Solvency II looming, Sam Barrett asks if insurers are forgetting to look inwards at the risks their own companies face.
FSA boss assuages fears over insurance regulation
Financial Services Authority chief executive Hector Sants has assured the UK insurance market the new regulatory landscape will see insurance retain a separate identity from the banking sector.
Insurer mergers & acquisitions: Is 2011 the time to strike?
After a lean period for insurer mergers and acquisitions through the economic downturn, Daniel Dunkley reports that the first rays of sunlight might begin to show in 2011.
Interview - Gregorio Santos: A new UK journey for Mapfre
With the purchase of Insure and Go, Mapfre entered the UK direct market in a blaze. Leigh Jackson talks to its UK chief executive Gregorio Santos about his plans to grow the business on these shores.
Zurich: mutual court ruling erodes commercial market
Zurich has argued that a Supreme Court ruling over London councils' rights to obtain insurance cover via a self-funded mutual has undermined the value of a "vibrant and competitive commercial insurance market".
Insurers attack 'reckless' NIG guarantee
Key players in the commercial insurance market have rounded on NIG's recent 'guarantee to beat' commercial strategy for NIG Network customers.
QBE: Commercial motor market in poor state
QBE has warned brokers that rates in the commercial motor market need to rise by 20% if the sector is to avoid the pitfalls experienced by the personal lines market.
Motor Claims 2011: Jackson: implementation of reforms is beyond my control
Lord Justice Jackson has urged the government to act on the recommendations in his review of civil litigation costs after admitting implementation of the report was not "within his grasp".
Motor Claims 2011: Inter Europe boss names European fraud hotspots
Holger Baku, executive director at Inter Europe, has said institutionalised fraud in Southern and Eastern Europe makes detecting known cases more difficult for anti- fraud authorities.
PM warns"damaging" EU regulation could unfairly hit female drivers
The impact of the upcoming European Union gender eqality directive on female drivers' insurance premiums was raised today in Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions.
PM warns"damaging" EU regulation could unfairly hit female drivers
The impact of the upcoming European Union gender eqality directive on female drivers' insurance premiums was raised today in Parliament during Prime Minister's Questions.
Post Magazine – 17 February 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Aviva appoints group asset & liability management director
Aviva has appointed Martin Muir as its group asset & liability management director, effective from 11 April 2011.
Aviva appoints group asset & liability management director
Aviva has appointed Martin Muir as its group asset & liability management director, effective from 11 April 2011.
Zurich appoints group HR head
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Peter Wright to the position of group head of Human Resources, effective 21 February.
Zurich appoints group HR head
Zurich Financial Services Group has appointed Peter Wright to the position of group head of Human Resources, effective 21 February.
CEA supports EC review of “outdated” pension solvency regime
European insurance and reinsurance federation CEA has backed the European Commission’s Green Paper on Pensions which gained European Parliament support today.
CEA supports EC review of “outdated” pension solvency regime
European insurance and reinsurance federation CEA has backed the European Commission’s Green Paper on Pensions which gained European Parliament support today.
Marsh reports 22% rise in operating income to $972m in 2010
Marsh & McLennan Companies has reported net income increased to $855m (£529m) in 2010 compared to $227m (£141m) in 2009.