Europe
ABI warns members to prepare for EU gender ruling
In a letter sent by the Association of British Insurers to board members, acting director general Maggie Craig, has advised members to make the necessary preparations for a judgment by the European Court of Justice that as a general principle differences…
ABI warns members to prepare for EU gender ruling
In a letter sent by the Association of British Insurers to board members, acting director general Maggie Craig, has advised members to make the necessary preparations for a judgment by the European Court of Justice that as a general principle differences…
Risk management salaries up says Mercer
Salaries for risk management roles in financial services organisations are increasing as the sector responds to regulatory guidance, according to data issued by Mercer.
Risk management salaries up says Mercer
Salaries for risk management roles in financial services organisations are increasing as the sector responds to regulatory guidance, according to data issued by Mercer.
Munich Re offers renewable energy insurance first
Munich Re is insuring the guarantees which builder of wind-powered plants, Fuhrländer, is giving its customers.
Munich Re offers renewable energy insurance first
Munich Re is insuring the guarantees which builder of wind-powered plants, Fuhrländer, is giving its customers.
Beazley focuses on M&A as profit rises to $251m
Beazley has confirmed that acquiring businesses in its target markets remains a key priority despite its failed bid to acquire Lloyd’s competitor Hardy towards the end of last year.
Beazley focuses on M&A as profit rises to $251m
Beazley has confirmed that acquiring businesses in its target markets remains a key priority despite its failed bid to acquire Lloyd’s competitor Hardy towards the end of last year.
Amendments to Solvency II to "finesse" transition
Proposed amendments to the Solvency II Directive from Omnibus II include transitional measures “seem far more wide-ranging than had previously been alluded to in QIS5 and other discussions”, according to Towers Watson.
Amendments to Solvency II to "finesse" transition
Proposed amendments to the Solvency II Directive from Omnibus II include transitional measures “seem far more wide-ranging than had previously been alluded to in QIS5 and other discussions”, according to Towers Watson.
Generali looks to take stake in Russian financial services giant
Italian insurance giant Generali is interested in buying up to one percent in Russia's second-biggest lender VTB, according to reports.
Generali looks to take stake in Russian financial services giant
Italian insurance giant Generali is interested in buying up to one percent in Russia's second-biggest lender VTB, according to reports.
Aon hails affinity as it reports 6% rise in UK Q4 2010 organic growth
Aon has reported a 3% fall in UK retail broking income to $629m (£392.1m) in the year ended 31 December 2010 (2009: $650m).
Aon hails affinity as it reports 6% rise in UK Q4 2010 organic growth
Aon has reported a 3% fall in UK retail broking income to $629m (£392.1m) in the year ended 31 December 2010 (2009: $650m).
S&P places Axa (Ireland) on credit watch neg
Standard & Poor's ratings services has placed its 'BBB+' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Axa Insurance (Ireland) on credit watch with negative implications.
S&P places Axa (Ireland) on credit watch neg
Standard & Poor's ratings services has placed its 'BBB+' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Axa Insurance (Ireland) on credit watch with negative implications.
Towergate secures £520m bond issue
Towergate’s bond issue has been oversubscribed by as much as ten times, Post Online has learnt.
Towergate secures £520m bond issue
Towergate’s bond issue has been oversubscribed by as much as ten times, Post Online has learnt.
Post Europe February: Exclusive liability content now live
Post Europe February is now live with a look the level of conservatism many insurers are seeing from the legal system across Europe, the development of affinity markets in Eastern Europe and changes in liability legislation in Iberia. While our View from…
Insurance Insight February: Exclusive liability content now live
Insurance Insight February is now live with a look the level of conservatism many insurers are seeing from the legal system across Europe, the development of affinity markets in Eastern Europe and changes in liability legislation in Iberia. While our…
Post Europe: Affinity insurance in Central and Eastern Europe ripe for picking
There are undeniable signs that affinity markets in Central and Eastern European markets, including Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary, are ripe for expansion. However, as Jane Bernstein discovers moving in to tap this market might not be…
Affinity insurance in Central and Eastern Europe ripe for picking
There are undeniable signs that affinity markets in Central and Eastern European markets, including Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary, are ripe for expansion. However, as Jane Bernstein discovers moving in to tap this market might not be…
Post Europe: An appetite for legal liability in Europe?
Continental Europe is currently experiencing a level of conservatism among judges and legislators on legal liability. Ralph Savage investigates recent cases to see if this will change in the future.
An appetite for legal liability in Europe?
Continental Europe is currently experiencing a level of conservatism among judges and legislators on legal liability. Ralph Savage investigates recent cases to see if this will change in the future.