Europe
Capsicum's Chris Hardcastle on the capacity struggle facing MGAs
Managing general agents are popping up all over the place but capacity is coming under pressure. Chris Hardcastle, managing director of Capsicum Delegated Authority, asks if there is enough capacity to go round.
Fadata to make more acquisitions as it looks to further penetrate Africa and Europe
Fadata is planning to expand its presence in the European insurance market following on from its acquisition of Munich-based insurance technology specialist Impeo.
Covent Bridge expands into Ireland
Surveillance and claims investigation specialist Covent Bridge group has expanded into Ireland.
XL Catlin's Tania Bensoussan-Arthur on creative underwriting for fine art
The world of fine art and specie underwriting needs to be as creative as the artworks it insures, explainsTania Bensoussan-Arthur, manager of XL Catlin's Specialty business in France.
Analysis: Intellectual property: Creative cover
The significance of intellectual property risks has not translated into a large demand for IP insurance policies - yet
XL Group chooses Dublin as its post-Brexit location
XL Catlin has chosen Dublin as its post-Brexit location for its principal European Union insurance company, XL Insurance Company SE.
Offshore energy insurance market is ‘sinking’, warns IUMI
The offshore energy insurance market is “sinking”, the chairman of IUMI's Offshore Energy Committee has warned.
UK businesses call for three-year Brexit transitional deal
Insurers have joined more than 100 businesses in signing a letter to the Brexit negotiators asking for a transition period of up to three years.
AIG's Baldwin on how the London Market should view Brexit
As Brexit discussions continue, Anthony Baldwin, CEO of AIG Europe and AIG UK, asks if the London Market should be die-hard Brexiteers, cautious optimists, accepting pragmatists or devastated pessimists.
Axa UK boss Tortuyaux joins RSA France
Former Axa UK boss Gaëlle Tortuyaux has joined RSA France as managing director.
Munich Re warns on Q3 loss following Harvey and Irma
Reinsurance giant Munich Re has said it could miss its full year 2017 profit target as a result of extensive damage from hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
International: Battling cyber crime in ports and at sea
Susanna Marsden, claims executive at the TT Club, looks at the causes of cyber crime, risks to ports and ships, as well as the practical issues affecting insurers and brokers.
Insurance growth to drive infrastructure resilience boom: World Bank CFO
Insurance sector efforts to boost coverage in both developed and undeveloped markets has the potential to create more resilient infrastructure and mitigate risks, the World Bank’s chief financial officer has said.
Reinsurers ‘living off the past’ says AM Best executive
"Concerning" negative trends within the non-life reinsurance market have been hidden by loss reserve development, an AM Best executives has said.
Generali sells Generali Nederland to ASR Nederland
Generali Group has entered into a share purchase agreement to dispose its entire shareholding in Generali Nederland.
Analysis: D&O and the rise in securities class actions
Securities class actions are on the increase as law firms target smaller companies and focus on litigation related to initial public offerings
Prejudice against insurance driving protection gap, says Swiss Re CEO
A lack of understanding of insurance and prejudice against the sector is hampering progress in closing the protection gap said, Swiss Re’s CEO.
This Month in Post: Discount, diversity and data
There was some good news and some bad news this week for the insurance industry.
Marsh restructures global management
Broking giant Marsh has unveiled a new global management structure, including new appointments to its executive management team as part of a global management shake-up, effective immediately.
Top 30 European Insurers 2017 Ranking: A mixed year for insurers
Market conditions for European insurers are extremely challenging, with companies facing a wide range of difficulties. Some have had to restructure their books of business because of poor results in the past, although their ability to turn around…
Analysis: Renewables - Riding out the storm
The risk landscape in renewable energy is constantly changing and underwriters need to exercise proper due diligence, argues Fraser McLachlan, CEO of Gcube Underwriting.
EY collaborates with insurers on marine blockchain application
Global consultancy EY has been working with insurance firms, software companies, ACORD and global shipping company Maersk to provide a blockchain platform for marine insurance.
Tokio Marine picks Luxembourg for post-Brexit EU hub
Tokio Marine has become the latest insurer to base its post-Brexit European hub in Luxembourg.
Gallagher boosts Scandinavian footprint with broker purchase
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired Scandinavian property and casualty broker Nordic Försäkring & Riskhantering for an undisclosed sum.