Europe
Dutch moves on IPT reflect European trend
While the legal requirement for insurers in Europe to have fiscal representation seems to be on the decline, Mike Stalley explains why the need for their presence could be great than ever.
Exclusive legislation and underwriting content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the declining legal requirement for insurers in Europe to have fiscal advisors, and a View from the Top that stresses the need for disciplined underwriting.
View from the Top: Insurers' growth prospects
Looking back at 2010, most insurance companies have restored their capital to pre-crisis levels. This favourable development applies to life and non-life insurers in both the developed and developing economies.
Spanish bank sells insurer stake to Mutua Madrilena
Spanish bank La Caixa's holding company Criteria today said it is selling half of La Caixa's insurance business for Euros 1.08bn to Madrid-based insurer Mutua Madrilena.
Spanish bank sells insurer stake to Mutua Madrilena
Spanish bank La Caixa's holding company Criteria today said it is selling half of La Caixa's insurance business for Euros 1.08bn to Madrid-based insurer Mutua Madrilena.
Putin pledges to battle FSA over Alfa Bank
Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin has pledged to help private Russian bank Alfa in its dispute with the Financial Services Authority, according to reports in the Russian media.
Putin pledges to battle FSA over Alfa Bank
Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin has pledged to help private Russian bank Alfa in its dispute with the Financial Services Authority, according to reports in the Russian media.
Eiopa to launch second Europe wide insurance stress test
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority is preparing to launch the second Europe-wide stress test for the insurance sector.
Eiopa to launch second Europe wide insurance stress test
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority is preparing to launch the second Europe-wide stress test for the insurance sector.
Citymain appoints director
The SPB Group has announced the appointment of Jean-Marie Guian as a director for Citymain, its UK subsidiary.
Citymain appoints director
The SPB Group has announced the appointment of Jean-Marie Guian as a director for Citymain, its UK subsidiary.
Travelers Ireland VP Ken Norgrove departs
Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove has left his role with the insurer, within months of joining from RSA.
Travelers Ireland VP Ken Norgrove departs
Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove has left his role with the insurer, within months of joining from RSA.
Eiopa names first chairman
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has named Gabriel Bernardino as its first chairman.
Eiopa names first chairman
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has named Gabriel Bernardino as its first chairman.
Quinn Anglo takeover plans emerge
Details of the Quinn family’s discussion with Anglo Irish Bank over a possible joint takeover of Quinn Insurance have emerged in the Irish press.
Quinn Anglo takeover plans emerge
Details of the Quinn family’s discussion with Anglo Irish Bank over a possible joint takeover of Quinn Insurance have emerged in the Irish press.
Data protection & breaches: Breaches of security
The Information Commissioner recently issued huge fines for data protection breaches. Edward Murray reports on additional costs that could well flow from new notification laws.
Quinn staff told no deal exists with Anglo
Quinn Insurance staff, awaiting news of the firm's future have been told that there is "no Quinn/Anglo proposal" by its joint administrator Michael McAteer.
Lloyds TSB seeks travel underwriter
Lloyds TSB has kicked off a tender process as it considers whether to replace the existing underwriter of its travel insurance products.
Risk update - Health foods & supplements: A healthy risk
Forecasts suggest the global food supplement market could be worth $90bn by 2013. Shaun Randell examines the opportunities and risks insuring this market can bring.
Norgrove quits after just months
Travelers Ireland vice president Ken Norgrove has left his role with the insurer, within months of joining from RSA.
Postscript - 30 years ago: European insurance launched
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Post Magazine – 13 January 2011
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.