Europe
M&A surge imminent due to low interest rates and yields
PWC report predicts ‘quiet revolution’ in acquisitions.
Lloyd’s AA rating upgrade far from certain as CEO speculation continues
Catlin COO Paul Jardine emerges as popular choice to succeed Richard Ward.
C-Suite: Rewriting the law on fraud
Looking to France may help bring down claim numbers and prevent fraudsters escaping detection, says John O'Roarke.
Europe: The cost of Concordia
What has the Costa Concordia disaster meant for the European marine market?
Lloyd's: The burden of regulation
Facing increasing scrutiny from the UK and Europe, Lloyd’s could be in danger of becoming less competitive. By Katie Marriner
Europe: A Rock and a hard place (International feature - 26/09)
The row between Spain and Britain over Gibraltar may have put insurance firms in the country in an unenviable position.
Swiss Re warns of major disaster threats to East Asia
Eight urban areas in East Asia are most at risk from natural disasters when taking data from across the world according to Swiss Re.
UKIP unveils visa insurance policy
UKIP plans visa insurance to curb 'health tourism' The UK Independence Party has called for migrants from outside the EU to be required to provide evidence of medical insurance before entering the UK.
JLT Group acquires Towers Watson's reinsurance brokerage
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group is acquiring the reinsurance brokerage business of Towers Watson for a cash consideration of $250m (£156m).
UKIP plans visa insurance to curb 'health tourism'
The UK Independence Party has called for migrants from outside the EU to be required to provide evidence of medical insurance before entering the UK.
Lloyd's market on cusp of 'AA' rating
The Lloyd's market is close to achieving a potentially “game changing” ‘AA’ credit rating, according to Litmus Analysis.
View from the top: Spanish brokers welcome ability to quote and deal online
The online revolution is reaching every part of the commercial world and, of course, it’s not just consumers who are attracted to the speed, ease and economics of transacting online.
Uniqa to raise €750m from share sale
Austrian insurer Uniqa has launched a ‘Re-IPO’ share sale with views to raising around €750m.
Spain and Italy most interested in telematics
A majority of drivers in the six largest motor insurance markets in Europe have indicated they are willing to embrace telematics-based products, according to research by Towers Watson.
Europe: Russia round-up
In the latest quarterly on the Russian insurance market, Paul Koshik reviews the motor sector, a busy period for recruitment and the big legal decisions.
Expertise in Action: Technology: Open to attack
Despite several high-profile cyber attacks on major corporations, the insurance industry is still behind the times when it comes to cyber liability. How can it catch up?
Marsh warns of expensive technology failures from cyber risk
Marsh has warned that companies may be overlooking the impact of technology failures from cyber risk.
Post magazine – 19 September 2013
This week's issue of Post is now available to subscribers.
Tokio Marine appoints European head of marine underwriting
Tokio Marine Europe Insurance has promoted Wayne Krause to European head of marine underwriting.
Gibraltar’s appeal as an insurance hub threatened by new regulation strategy
Regulator to take closer look at firms’ non-EEA reinsurers
Travel: In rude health
The refusal of some Spanish hospitals to accept EHICs sparked anger in the insurance industry, but will the scandal impact premiums?
Europe: A Rock and a hard place
The row between Spain and Britain over Gibraltar may have put insurance firms in the country in an unenviable position. Mark Sands explains.
Allianz Global Assistance secures AA- rating by S&P
Standard & Poor’s has given Allianz Global Assistance an AA- rating with a stable outlook.
Gard eyes reinsurance opportunities in Brazil as it secures license
Gard is seeking to establish itself in the Brazilian reinsurance market after securing a licence to write that line of business in the Latin American country.