Europe
Gallagher acquires Bergvall Marine
Arthur J. Gallagher has acquired Norway-based marine broker Bergvall Marine for an undisclosed fee.
International: Europe boards the telematics train
European powerhouse Germany is the latest country to show an appetite for collecting driving data. But the global spread isn’t stopping there.
North of the border: Liability rethink leads to meso trial
The case of Bavaird v McAlpine (2013) concerned Gordon Bavaird’s death from mesothelioma in 2008, says Catriona Stewart.
Europe C-suite: Regulation and complexity behind rise in demand for German D&O policies
The complexity of the liability regime for directors’ and officers’ insurance and increased regulation is fuelling demand for German D&O policies.
Lloyd's names Canopius’ Beale as chief executive
Lloyd’s has named Canopius chief executive Inga Beale as its new chief executive, replacing Richard Ward from January 2014.
Investors urge RSA 'to solicit takeover bids'
Beleaguered insurer RSA has been ordered to put itself up for sale by several major investors, The Sunday Times has reported.
Post expands coverage to include international insurance news
Post is delighted to confirm Insurance Insight is now part of postonline.co.uk giving our subscribers a truly global insurance view on the industry.
AGCS unveils country manager for Austria
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Ole Ohlmeyer as the new country manager for Austria.
DAS UK welcomes clarification on freedom of choice
Legal expenses insurer, DAS, has welcomed the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union clarifying freedom of choice, both regarding the appointment of solicitor and funding.
Europe: Telematics around the world
"Black", "box" and "technology" have become buzzwords for the insurance industry, with firms of all stripes seeking to incorporate more data into both their underwriting and claims processes to give insurers a better idea of customer risks.
Industry plays down impact of St Jude and Xaver storms on full-year results
Losses expected to be ‘in tens of millions, not high hundreds of millions’.
European PI market to be worth £6.27bn by 2017
The professional indemnity insurance market across 10 European countries - Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland and the UK- will be worth around €7.5bn (£6.27bn)by 2017.
Dutch non-life market “stable” says Fitch
Non-life insurers in the Netherlands face a stable environment in 2014, in spite of continued pressure on the health market.
Geneva Association head to step down
The Geneva Association’s Secretary General, John Fitzpatrick, has informed the board that he will not stand for reelection at its general assembly in May 2014.
Insurance think tank head to step down
The Geneva Association's Secretary General, John Fitzpatrick, has informed the board he will not stand for reelection at its General Assembly in May 2014.
Russia round-up: The fall of Rossia
The long-running conflict over motor third party liability insurance between the Russian government and insurance companies initially rocked the industry boat - however, in general, the insurance market remained steady this quarter (though not without…
Russia round-up: The fall of Rossia
The long-running conflict over motor third party liability insurance between the Russian government and insurance companies initially rocked the industry boat - however, in general, the insurance market remained steady this quarter (though not without…
Post magazine – 5 December 2013
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Review of the Year: Loss Adjusting: Outlook unclear
Benign weather, regulation speculation and insurer panel reviews turned what began as a positive year for loss adjusters into a period of uncertainty. How do key figures from the sector feel about the past 12 months?
Zurich Global Life unveils new Switzerland CEO
Zurich has appointed Claudio Gienal as chief executive of Zurich Global Life in Switzerland, effective from January 2014.
Hyperion seeks new chairman
Hyperion Insurance Group’s non-executive chairman John van Kuffeler will retire from the board next month following five years at the broker.
Post Magazine - 28 November 2013
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C-Suite: Stay a step ahead of cyber crime
From a debilitating attack on service to a simple system break‑in, cyber attacks can vary in their sophistication and in the harm they can cause to organisations, says Chubb's Chris Pavlou.
Switzerland rejects executive pay cap
Switzerland has rejected a proposal to cap executive pay at 12 times the lowest paid in the company.