Europe
Guy Carpenter rolls out new European hail model
Guy Carpenter has launched a probabilistic hail model for Europe.
Matthews Daniel purchased by Bureau Veritas
Independent energy claims adjuster Matthews Daniel has been acquired by French inspections expert Bureau Veritas.
Rehab: Looking to Europe
Despite being received with enthusiasm, rehabilitation in the UK is being accused of having stalled - but why has it fallen so far behind similar models across Europe?
Hancock starts AIG CEO role
As of yesterday, Peter Hancock assumed the role of president and CEO of AIG, and has joined AIG’s board of directors.
Brokerslink gears up for Venice conference
More than 200 broking delegates from 70 countries are expected to participate in this year's Brokerslink conference in October.
Munich Re's head of China and Hong Kong takes up global marine role
Munich Re's chief executive of Greater China and Hong Kong John Wilkinson has been appointed CEO of Munich Re’s global marine partnership.
Insured disaster losses fall by $4bn in first six months of 2014
Total economic losses from natural catastrophes and man-made disasters reached $44bn (£26.5bn) in the first half of 2014, according to preliminary estimates from Swiss Re’s Sigma database.
Europe: Climate change modelling
The question of whether climate change is driving an increase in the severity of weather events is a key concern for insurers. How can modelling systems keep up?
Compre expands German footprint with HIR acquisition
Reinsurance legacy specialist Compre has completed the acquisition of Hamburger Internationale Rückversicherung from Tawa after obtaining approval from German regulator BaFin.
QBE Europe sees GWP drop 13%
QBE Europe's first half gross written premiums fell 13% to $2.69bn (£1.62bn) from $3.1bn in the same period of 2013.
Iceland raises new ash cloud warnings
The Icelandic Met Office has warned of an increased risk of volcanic ash following powerful seismic activity at Iceland’s Bardarbunga volcano.
Uber’s Berlin ban overturned
A ban on smartphone taxi firm Uber operating in Berlin has been suspended until further notice following a decision by the presiding judge of the Berlin Administrative Court.
Berlin unveils Uber ban
Smartphone taxi company Uber has been hit with a ban from the city of Berlin on concerns over insurance for passengers.
Insurers behind banks on mobile offerings
Insurers continue to lag behind their banking counterparts when it comes to mobile websites and apps, according to research from CP consulting.
Swiss train derailment injures 11
A train carrying 200 passengers from St Moritz has derailed after a landslide washed away part of the track.
Cypriot insurers still suffering following bank bail-outs
The Cypriot insurance market has failed to rebound following the financial crisis despite the bail-out of both of the country’s major banks, according to a report published by Axco Insurance Information Services.
Global insurance law alliance Insuralex unveils Connelly as new president
Insuralex, the global insurance lawyers group, has elected Michael Connelly, a partner of Connelly Baker Wotring, as president.
Munich Re posts solid first half results
Munich Re posted a profit of €765m (£608m) for the second quarter of 2014, and a profit for the first half-year of €1.69bn (£1.34bn).
Zurich's global profit climbs 15% in first half
Zurich's profits are up 15% in the first half of 2014 compared to the same time last year.
Life and health arm hits Swiss Re's profits in first half
Reinsurance giant Swiss Re had a 6% decrease in profit in the first half of the year to $2.03bn (£1.2bn).
Europe: EMEA credit insurers take claims increases in their stride
With trade credit insurance claims on the up, Post asks what is behind this trend - and should insurers be worried?
Euler Hermes net income up 4.1% for H1
Trade credit insurer Euler Hermes has recorded net income up 4.1% for the first six months of 2014.
Aon appoints chief information officer
International broker Aon has named John Bruno as chief information officer and executive vice president of enterprise innovation.
Significant rate increases likely after disastrous period for aviation market
Sector facing highest losses since 9/11 following spate of tragedies in 2014