Europe
View from the Top: Europe’s changing flood risks
In a recent survey nearly a third of European risk managers said extreme weather had caused disruption to their organisations in the past year, making it the most likely reason for a business stoppage.
Data security – is Europe still lagging behind the US?
Some believe that Europe continues to lag behind the US in terms of data security. Matthew Hogg explores the likely triggers for improved levels of data security in Europe.
Axa PPP appoints distribution director
Axa PPP International, Axa PPP healthcare’s dedicated international healthcare business, has made two senior appointments.
Axa PPP appoints distribution director
Axa PPP International, Axa PPP healthcare’s dedicated international healthcare business, has made two senior appointments.
Aviva completes buy out of French insurer
Aviva has acquired the minority interest of French insurer Société d’Epargne Viagère for more than £100m.
Aviva completes buy out of French insurer
Aviva has acquired the minority interest of French insurer Société d’Epargne Viagère for more than £100m.
Scor places €75m catastrophe bond
Global reinsurer Scor has placed a catastrophe bond worth €75m (£62.9m) to protect against European windstorms and Japanese earthquakes.
Scor places €75m catastrophe bond
Global reinsurer Scor has placed a catastrophe bond worth €75m (£62.9m) to protect against European windstorms and Japanese earthquakes.
Brokers braced for IMD meeting
Intermediaries will be given the opportunity to air their views on the review of the Insurance Mediation Directive at a public hearing in Brussels tomorrow.
Brokers braced for IMD meeting
Intermediaries will be given the opportunity to air their views on the review of the Insurance Mediation Directive at a public hearing in Brussels tomorrow.
Chaucer's international liability division opens for business
Chaucer's new international liability division is now accepting business, the company has announced.
Chaucer's international liability division opens for business
Chaucer's new international liability division is now accepting business, the company has announced.
Garantia Insurance assigned 'A-' rating
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'A-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Finland-based credit insurer Garantia Insurance Company, with an outlook of stable.
Garantia Insurance assigned 'A-' rating
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'A-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Finland-based credit insurer Garantia Insurance Company, with an outlook of stable.
General insurer review of the year: The nearly year
Jonathan Swift looks back over 12 months in which many market- changing events didn't materialise and finds out what industry leaders think may be in store for general insurance in 2011.
Interview - Imran Ahmed & Tony Sault: Advocacy assessed
With profitability in the motor insurance sector under increased pressure, Ernst & Young carried out a Europe-wide study to determine whether consumer claims experiences impact brand loyalty and what good service looks like. Jonathan Swift talks to Imran…
E&Y finds young claimants less likely to stay with insurers
Younger policyholders are less likely to stay with an insurer than older ones, regardless of their claims experience, a new pan-European survey has found.
Post Magazine – 09 December 2010
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Bluefin’s Reid predicts closer links with Axa under Blanc – Post in print: 9 December 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a prediction from Bluefin’s Stuart Reid that the recently announced appointment of Amanda Blanc to CEO of commercial lines at Axa, could lead to closer trading…
Bluefin’s Reid predicts closer links with Axa under Blanc – Post in print: 9 December 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a prediction from Bluefin’s Stuart Reid that the recently announced appointment of Amanda Blanc to CEO of commercial lines at Axa, could lead to closer trading…
Europ Assistance Group announces 2011-2015 strategy
Martin Vial, chief executive officer of the Europ Assistance Group has also launched the group's new signature, “you live we care”, which will be rolled out in the group’s 36 companies throughout the world.
Europ Assistance Group announces 2011-2015 strategy
Martin Vial, chief executive officer of the Europ Assistance Group has also launched the group's new signature, “you live we care”, which will be rolled out in the group’s 36 companies throughout the world.
Bidders to log interest in Quinn today
Troubled Anglo Irish Bank is forging ahead with plans to take over Quinn Insurance despite its own uncertain future.
Bidders to log interest in Quinn today
Troubled Anglo Irish Bank is forging ahead with plans to take over Quinn Insurance despite its own uncertain future.