Europe
Guy Carpenter names PSG executive for France, Iberia and Italy
Guy Carpenter has announced Dorothée Mélis-Moutafis is to become managing director of the firm’s Property Solutions Group, taking specific responsibility for France, Iberia and Italy.
Regulatory changes cost the industry over €4bn in 2012
The top 40 European insurers are estimated to have collectively spent between €4.2bn and €4.9bn in 2012 complying with all new regulations, according to a report by Deloitte.
Europe: The cost of Concordia
What has the Costa Concordia disaster meant for the European marine market? Katie Marriner finds out.
Turkey’s insurance market ripe for foreign investment
Attractive conditions in Turkey’s insurance market are expected to woo foreign investors over the next four years.
Post magazine – 5 September 2013
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Guy Carpenter unveils Greek and Cypriot venture
Guy Carpenter & Company has made a major strategic investment in a new venture designed specifically to help develop business in Greece, Cyprus and adjacent countries.
Canopius appoints human resources leader
Canopius Group has named Barbara Turner group head of human resources.
Munich Re buys Renaissance's energy risk management division
Munich Re has agreed to acquire RenaissanceRe’s weather and weather-related energy risk management division RenRe Energy Advisors.
European reinsurers should focus on US APH
The expected increased ultimate cost of dealing with asbestos claims of $10bn (£6.4bn) is a source of growing uncertainty for European reinsurers, Ruxley Research has said.
XL appoints head of global professional business
XL has appointed Louise Dennerstahl, former head of the Nordics for Zurich, as head of its international professional insurance business.
Axa makes senior claims appointment in Asia
Axa has appointed Leo Costes as regional claims practice leader for Asia.
Enoizi named chief executive of Pool Re
Julian Enoizi is to become chief executive of UK government-backed terrorism mutual Pool Re.
R&Q acquires Woodcroft Insurance
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has acquired the entire issued share capital of Guernsey domiciled captive insurer Woodcroft Insurance Company.
Europe: A pen for Europe?
Managing general agents have seen a resurgence of popularity in the UK, but has there been a similar renaissance across the continent? Tim Evershed investigates.
Zurich chairman steps down following Wauthier death
Zurich Insurance Group chairman Josef Ackermann has resigned from his post claiming that he felt pressure to step down following the death of chief financial officer Pierre Wauthier.
Post magazine – 29 August 2013
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Liberty Mutual Insurance expands commercial casualty team
Liberty Mutual Insurance has expanded commercial casualty team with two new appointments.
MAST supports UK Marine Framework for unexploded weaponry
Maritime Asset Security and Training is helping the Construction Industry Research and Information Association to develop a risk management framework for dealing with Unexploded Ordnance in the near-shore and offshore environment.
Zurich group CFO found dead in his apartment
Zurich's group chief financial officer Pierre Wauthier has been found dead in his apartment.
Europe: Too big to fail?
The recent release of the Financial Stability Board's GSII list has led to complaints that insurers are not being differentiated from banks. Francesca Nyman explains.
VIG completes integration of former QBE Macedonia
The former QBE Macedonia firm has completed its integration into the Vienna Insurance Group and was renamed as Akcionersko Društvo za Osiguruvanje i Reosiguruvanje Makedonija Skopje.
View from the Top: The growing foreign appetite for China
Foreign insurers are looking to capitalise on M&A opportunities in China and access the motor insurance market. This follows the removal of restrictions to write compulsory third party liability insurance. The motor insurance segment comprises over 70%…
Amlin Europe claims ratio hit by French property claims
Amlin Europe results were hit by large property losses in France in the first half of 2013.
Acturis secures major deal in continental Europe
Software provider Acturis has struck a deal to provide services to a major international insurer in continental Europe.