Europe
XL Group to redomicile to Bermuda from Ireland
XL ordinary shareholders have approved a scheme of arrangement that will change the place of incorporation of the parent holding company to Bermuda from Ireland.
Blog: Brexit - How much preparation has gone on behind the scenes?
Post made hay with a Freedom of Information request earlier this month, which revealed that the industry’s two main regulators had not carried out a formal review of the regulatory and financial impact of a Brexit.
Markerstudy refuses to be drawn on job cut threat
Markerstudy has refused to add anything further to an earlier communication to staff that a Brexit vote "could potentially mean large job losses".
Brexit: Gender directive too costly too reverse claims AA
The prospect of gender equality for motor insurance being overturned has been raised and dismissed in the wake of UK voters electing to leave the European Union.
FCA says regulatory framework is still binding – for now
The Financial Conduct Authority has said that EU regulation related to financial services will remain in place “until any changes are made”.
Pound drops to lowest point since 1985 as UK votes to leave EU
The UK has voted to leave the European Union by 52% to 48% after 43 years in an historic referendum.
Liberty to make 70 redundancies in Ireland
Liberty Insurance is realigning its commercial insurance and back office functions in Ireland with an expected 70 redundancies as a result.
AGCS strengthens global aviation team
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty has strengthened its global aviation team with three senior appointments.
Live: Brexit - the impact of the EU referendum on insurance
Britain has decided to leave the European Union - find all the latest reactions here.
Axa UK can meet global COR targets says CEO Amanda Blanc
Axa's UK CEO Amanda Blanc believes that the business is on target to meet the ambitious improved targets for group-wide combined operating ratio set out as part of its new four year strategic plan yesterday.
Euro 2016: Italy v Ireland chemicals/pharmaceuticals match-up - Final score 4:4
Italy is meeting Ireland in the group stage of Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry performances and trading risks?
Research highlights growing demand for EU cross-border insurance
There is a growing demand for risks to be written on a Freedom of Service basis according to a research paper from the International Underwriting Association.
Axa seeks to save €2.1bn by 2020
Axa is looking to "focus and transform" its business by 2020 as it seeks to boost underlying earnings per share by between 3-7% per year.
Euro 2016: Czech Republic v Turkey machinery match-up - Final score 3:3
The Czech Republic is meeting Turkey in the group stage of Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of engineering industry performances and trading risks?
European insurance associations urge remain vote ahead of EU referendum
Twenty-one leaders of insurance and long-term savings associations across Europe have signed a letter urging a remain vote ahead of the referendum on the UK’s European Union membership on Thursday.
Euro 2016: Northern Ireland v Germany food industry match-up - Final score 4:4
Northern Ireland is meeting Germany in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of food industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Slovakia v England chemicals match-up - Final score 3:4
Slovakia is meeting England in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of chemicals industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Switzerland v France pharmaceutical match-up - Final score 4:5
Switzerland is meeting France in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of pharmaceutical industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Belgium v Ireland food match-up - Final score 4:5
Belgium is meeting Ireland in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of food industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Spain v Turkey automotive match-up - Final score 4:3
Spain is meeting Turkey in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of automotive performances and trading risks?
Europe: Football and the threat of terror
With millions of people visiting France for the Euro 2016 football tournament, the country is on high alert for possible terrorist attacks. What are the security risks involved?
Euro 2016: Germany v Poland construction match-up - Final score 4:2
Germany is meeting Poland in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of construction performances and trading risks?
PRA approves Direct Line’s Group-wide internal model for Solvency II
Direct Line has confirmed it will use its group-wide partial internal model to calculate the Group Solvency Capital Requirement under the Solvency II regime, following approval from the Prudential Regulation Authority.
Euro 2016: Austria v Hungary food industry match-up - Final score 4:3
Austria is meeting Hungary in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of food industry performances and trading risks?