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Editor's comment: Maelstroms on multiple fronts
This week has seen maelstroms on multiple fronts. As the devastation and mass fatalities caused by the Turkish earthquake continue to dominate news headlines, the insurance industry is bracing itself for a different bout of turmoil prompted by another…
France and Japan largest purchasers of cat reinsurance
France and Japan are the largest purchasers of excess of loss per event treaties according to a new report by Aon Benfield.
Insurance Insight weekly update live - 21 October
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on how brokers need to be up to date on the cyber risks their customers are facing; and a feature of how Lloyd’s of London has spread its each across Europe.
Cyber risks in the modern business
Technology is evolving every day and as Iain Ainslie explains if brokers want to offer their customer the best cover possibly they need to be aware of all risks and the specialist policies available to help them.
Lloyd’s in Europe
Lloyd’s of London is no longer only accessed through London and has spread its reach across the globe in recent times. Francesca Nyman asks how established it is in Europe and what challenges it faces here.
Towers Watson appoints senior broker for continental Europe
Towers Watson has appointed Nicolas Moinier as a senior broker in its reinsurance business with the aim of strengthening its presence in the European reinsurance brokerage market.
French broker joins Brokers Link
Filhet Allard has become a member of independent insurance broker network Brokers Link.
French broker joins Brokers Link
Filhet Allard has become a member of independent insurance broker network Brokers Link.
Claims event: ABI urges ‘shared responsibility’ for flood cover
Homeowners living in high flood risk areas could potentially see their insurance part-covered by government subsidies after the Statement of Principles agreement expires.
Average strength of companies deteriorates in Europe
Trade credit insurer Coface has reduced its 2011 forecasts for much of Europe following a deterioration of the average strength of companies.
Coface downgrades forecasts
Trade credit insurer Coface has downgraded its forecasts for the US and much of Europe claiming financial market volatility “has spread to the real economy”.
European fleet insurance market worth €18bn by 2015
The European market for fleet motor insurance is expected to be worth more than €18bn by 2015, according to Finaccord.
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on how European insurers will be affected by US Asbestos, Pollution and Health Liabilities when Solvency II is implemented; and a guest blog on brokers putting business out to auction.
Guest blog: Offer to sell?
I recently had an interesting debate with a seasoned insurance practitioner, the chief executive officer of an insurance company in the Middle East and Africa region.
Risk managers skills poll result
Have risk managers had a adapt their skills-set?
Weak technical results threaten profitability in French, German and UK motor
Motor insurers in Germany, the UK, and France face an uphill struggle for profitability and are unlikely to break even on their underwriting results for several years, according to a report by Standard and Poor’s.
BGL gears up European expansion plans
Compare The Market owner BGL has turned down acquisition opportunities in Europe, but continues to look to grow its presence on the Continent, with discussions in Italy and Spain ongoing.
France and Germany lagging behind on Solvency II
French and German insurers are behind UK counterparts when it comes to Solvency II, according to Fitch.
European insurance market facing critical moment
The European non-life insurance sector is approaching critical moments, with economic, regulatory and market forces set to severely test the industry as a whole, according to a report from AM Best.
Atradius nominates Tesch as chief market officer
Credit insurer Atradius has nominated Andreas Tesch, chief market officer, pending approval of De Nederlandsche Bank.
Insurance Insight October is now live
Insurance Insight October is now live with an article on ratings across Europe; a look at how a huge cloudburst in July has affect the Danish insurance market; and an interview with Alberto Corinit, formerly of the CEA and CEIOPS.
Ratings watch: the risk of negative outlooks
The Greek sovereign debt crisis has raised questions about insurers’ investment portfolios and the ratings they attract because of this. Jakki May explains why brokers should be aware of the issue to provide the best service to their customers.
Swiss Re corporate aims for top 10 commercial position
Swiss Re’s new dedicated commercial arm is aiming to be a top 10 player for brokers in the corporate market.
Ferma 2011: News round up
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations has said it will continue its fight for broker transparency and aims to convince the European Commission to include it in the next version of the Insurance Mediation Directive.