Europe
High Court of Justice sanctions business transfer
The High Court of Justice has sanctioned the transfer of insurance and reinsurance business from Aviation & General Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Ruxley Ventures, to Tenecom, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies.
Flagstone Re and RMS in $210m placing
Flagstone Reassurance Suisse SA and Risk Management Solutions have confirmed the successful placement of $210m of multi-peril Montana Re 2010-1 Notes, the second offering sponsored through the Montana Re shelf program.
Flagstone Re and RMS in $210m placing
Flagstone Reassurance Suisse SA and Risk Management Solutions have confirmed the successful placement of $210m of multi-peril Montana Re 2010-1 Notes, the second offering sponsored through the Montana Re shelf program.
S&P predicts Russian insurer will diversify in PL
Standard & Poor's has assigned its 'BB-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Russia-based Energogarant JSIC.
S&P predicts Russian insurer will diversify in PL
Standard & Poor's has assigned its 'BB-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Russia-based Energogarant JSIC.
Exclusive gender and risk assessment content now available
Insurance Insight’s last 2010 weekly update is now live with a look at the European Court of Justice’s decision on using gender as a risk factor will have on the insurance market, and a View from the Top that examines the importance of geographical data…
Exclusive gender and risk assessment content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s last 2010 weekly update is now live with a look at the European Court of Justice’s decision on using gender as a risk factor will have on the insurance market, and a View from the Top that examines the importance of geographical data in…
Post Europe: The end of the road for cheaper car insurance for women?
A Belgian court case that has been referred to the European Court of Justice questions the validity of using gender as a risk factor in insurance. Lesley Ainsworth and Paul Castlo review the impact the decisions in this case could have for all European…
The end of the road for cheaper car insurance for women?
A Belgian court case that has been referred to the European Court of Justice questions the validity of using gender as a risk factor in insurance. Lesley Ainsworth and Paul Castlo review the impact the decisions in this case could have for all European…
Post Europe: The importance of geography
Geographical risk assessment has come on in leaps and bounds over the past 10 years. Insurers now have access to data across Europe that gives them the ability to pinpoint the locations of their insured risks better than ever before.
The importance of geography
Geographical risk assessment has come on in leaps and bounds over the past 10 years. Insurers now have access to data across Europe that gives them the ability to pinpoint the locations of their insured risks better than ever before.
S&P revises its outlook on Dutch insurer Eureko
Standard & Poor's has revised to stable from negative its outlook on the core operating entities and the holding companies of Netherlands-based multiline insurer Eureko Group.
S&P revises its outlook on Dutch insurer Eureko
Standard & Poor's has revised to stable from negative its outlook on the core operating entities and the holding companies of Netherlands-based multiline insurer Eureko Group.
Munich Re begins to spend €2.5bn energy investment pot
Munich Re, via its asset manager MEAG, has concluded a significant investment deal involving wind power plants in Germany.
Munich Re begins to spend €2.5bn energy investment pot
Munich Re, via its asset manager MEAG, has concluded a significant investment deal involving wind power plants in Germany.
Admiral launches French direct insurer L'Olivier
Admiral today announced that its direct insurance operation in France, L'Olivier (Olive Tree), launched today from its offices in Paris.
Admiral launches French direct insurer L'Olivier
Admiral today announced that its direct insurance operation in France, L'Olivier (Olive Tree), launched today from its offices in Paris.
Fitch has negative outlook for Russian insurer
Fitch has affirmed OJSC Rossiya Insurance Company's Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating at 'B-' and national IFS ratings at 'BB-(rus)' and removed the ratings from rating watch negative. The outlook for both ratings is negative.
Fitch has negative outlook for Russian insurer
Fitch has affirmed OJSC Rossiya Insurance Company's Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating at 'B-' and national IFS ratings at 'BB-(rus)' and removed the ratings from rating watch negative. The outlook for both ratings is negative.
Ceiops warns of challenging times for underwriters if low yields continue
The Ceiops second bi-annual 2010 financial stability report has found that most insurers have solvency margins that allow for additional shock absorption capacity.
Ceiops warns of challenging times for underwriters if low yields continue
The Ceiops second bi-annual 2010 financial stability report has found that most insurers have solvency margins that allow for additional shock absorption capacity.
Hannover Re sells $200m Clarendon
Reinsurer Hannover Re has sold US subsidiary Clarendon Insurance Group to Bermuda-based company Enstar for $200m (£129m).
Hannover Re sells $200m Clarendon
Reinsurer Hannover Re has sold US subsidiary Clarendon Insurance Group to Bermuda-based company Enstar for $200m (£129m).
Aviva renews Italian bancassurance deal
Aviva and UBI Banca, the fifth largest banking group in Italy, have announced the renewal of a strategic partnership until the end of 2015.