Europe
Generali enters Malaysia market with 49% acquisition
Italian giant Generali has bought a 49% stake in general insurer Multi-Purpose Insurance owned by Multi-Purpose Capital Holdings.
XL Group makes offer for Lloyd's insurer Catlin
Catlin Group has confirmed it has received an approach from XL Group.
C-Suite: Mixed signals for business sentiment in 2015
Euler Hermes Hong Kong manager Edmond Lee reflects on business sentiment in 2014 and warns turbulence is here to stay.
One in 10 car deaths linked to alcohol, says WHO
Following a study, the World Health Organisation has said one in every 10 car deaths is linked to alcohol.
Andrew Torrance to leave Fireman's Fund in US restructure
Allianz's former UK CEO Andrew Torrance is stepping down as CEO and president of Allianz's Fireman's Fund unit at the end of the year.
Europe: London matters
The latest report on the London Market from the Lloyd's Market Group points to opportunities and challenges for the sector in comparison with the rest of Europe. Steve Hearn explains that this means
Russia deemed a 'grave source' of political risk uncertainty for 2015
Risk analyst Verisk Maplecroft has flagged Russia as a "grave source" of political risk uncertainty for 2015 with a high risk the Russian government will attempt to maintain its authority through external conflicts.
Australian familes to bring MH17 lawsuit in ECHR
Eight Australian families are preparing to bring a joint-suit against Russia, Ukraine, Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines regarding the downing of the stricken Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
Zurich on track for 2016 targets
Zurich has told investors it remains confident of hitting financial targets for 2016 as part of a presentation on performance.
Europe: Qualifications beyond the nations?
The UK insurance market has a very clear approach to professionalism and qualifications - but how does it compare with the rest of Europe?
14% of EU insurers fail 'baseline' EU stress tests
A test of more than half of Europe’s insurers by market share has found that one in twelve are currently likely to fail to meet solvency capital requirements when the Solvency II regime launches in just over a year.
Insurance Europe unveils new committee chairs
Insurance Europe has revealed the new leadership of its committees, handing a leading role to Lloyd’s head of government policy and affairs Alastair Evans.
Europe: IP intelligence insures against application fraud
How can European insurers use internet protocol intelligence such as location verification to tackle fraud, asks Steve Sawyer of Digital Element
Europe: Ukraine - a wait and see game
Will the recent and ongoing turmoil in Ukraine and the exit of Russian insurers from the region mean new opportunities for Western insurers?
Europe: Global fraud and corruption trends
Are there any common characteristics between fraudsters across the globe? And what can insurers learn from these common themes? Hitesh Patel and James Maycock take a look
C-Suite - Insurer: Is Solvency II worth all the hype?
In just 13 months Solvency II will be implemented – but what does this actually mean?
Chubb appoints George as European operations director
Chubb's Lynn George has been appointed European chief operations director at the insurer.
Insurance Europe hopeful IMD II will not burden insurers
The final revised text of the second edition of the Insurance Mediation Directive should result in a solution that both benefits policyholders and is not unnecessarily burdensome for the insurance industry, according to Insurance Europe.
Europe C-Suite: Infrastructure investment - if the yield is right
Investing in infrastructure projects such as transport and energy could represent new opportunities for insurers keen to diversify
Large losses below expectations at Catlin despite aviation disasters
Catlin has achieved third quarter gross written premium growth in line with its business strategy after chalking up a GWP rise of 11% to $4.89bn (£3.1bn) (Q3 2013: $4.42bn) for the period.
Equinox Global expands its presence in France
Equinox Global, the Lloyd’s cover holder, has appointed Vladimir Malenic at Equinox France, which recently moved into a new central Paris office.
IWDC14: Mapfre direct business 'on the right path' following DLG deal
Mapfre global direct insurance managing director Jose Luis Bernal has credited the acquisition of Direct Line Group’s German and Italian businesses with helping put his firm’s direct proposition “on the right path”.
Ferma calls for IBER renewal
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has called for renewal of the Insurance Block Exemption Regulation for insurance and reinsurance pools.
IMD II heads for European Parliament negotiations
The second edition of the Insurance Mediation Directive is to head for the European Parliament for negotiations over adoption following approval from the European Council.