France
EIS French broker links sealed CBL aquisition
The multi-million dollar acquisition of London-based underwriting agency European Insurance Services was part of a strategic purchase by credit insurer CBL Group to gain access to a network of almost 500 French brokers.
French mutual Covéa adds new member
French mutual insurance group Covéa has confirmed Apgis is to join its group.
French mutual Covéa adds new member
French mutual insurance group Covéa has confirmed Apgis is to join its group.
Chartis names UK MD
Nicolas Aubert has been appointed managing director of Chartis Insurance UK.
Exclusive D&O and regulation content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with all the latest news and an article on how bancassurance might be the ideal channel for commercial insurance in Italy; and a View from the Top on how increased regulation in Europe might stifle innovation.
Post Europe: View from the Top – What price pan-European regulation?
The increased attention on all aspects of regulation across Europe has the potential to slow down the drive for innovation. Ironically, this comes at a time when technology is making important gains in distribution and the simplification of the insurance…
View from the Top – What price pan-European regulation?
The increased attention on all aspects of regulation across Europe has the potential to slow down the drive for innovation. Ironically, this comes at a time when technology is making important gains in distribution and the simplification of the insurance…
Editor's comment: Customer conundrum
Cuddly toy or cold hard cash? That appears to be the latest dilemma facing the insurance-buying public.
News analysis - Aggregators: The challenge of converting quotes
In the 10th quarterly price comparison watch, Tom Cooper finds no slowdown in quote volumes but converting them into sales represents a growing challenge.
Ex-Zurich France boss joins XL board
XL Group has appointed Paolo Ribotta as head of global distribution.
Ex-Zurich France boss joins XL board
XL Group has appointed Paolo Ribotta as head of global distribution.
Post Europe – Aggregators: Passport to Europe
With the aggregator concept set to spread across the Channel, Jane Bernstein asks is Europe ready for it?
Aggregators: Passport to Europe
With the aggregator concept set to spread across the Channel, Jane Bernstein asks is Europe ready for it?
Escott returns to London market as Capita MD
The former boss of Brit Insurance's UK business has returned to the London market commercial space with Capita. Brent Escott — who worked for the Lloyd's group between 2002 and 2007, holding the position of managing director of the UK division, before…
Post Europe: Product recall - ignore social media at your peril
Why companies should include a social media strategy in their product recall and crisis plans.
Product recall - ignore social media at your peril
Why companies should include a social media strategy in their product recall and crisis plans.
Interview - Peter Winslow: Best at building
Backed by an armoury of well-known brands, BGL CEO Peter Winslow tells Lynn Rouse about pan-European aggregation, acquisitions and why there is plenty of life in meerkats yet.
Barrie & Hibbert to provide Solvency II support to Suravenir
Barrie & Hibbert is to provide the Economic Scenario Generator (ESG) of French life and pensions provider Suravenir in preparation for Solvency II compliance.
Axa enters joint venture in Algiers
Axa has signed two shareholders’ agreements in Algiers to set up two life and non-life insurance companies in partnership with the Banque Extérieure d’Algérie and the Fonds National d’Investissement (the Algerian National Investment Fund).
Barrie & Hibbert to provide Solvency II support to Suravenir
Barrie & Hibbert is to provide the Economic Scenario Generator (ESG) of French life and pensions provider Suravenir in preparation for Solvency II compliance.
Axa enters joint venture in Algiers
Axa has signed two shareholders’ agreements in Algiers to set up two life and non-life insurance companies in partnership with the Banque Extérieure d’Algérie and the Fonds National d’Investissement (the Algerian National Investment Fund).
Eurotunnel confident of Aon settlement after claim withdrawn
Eurostar and SNCF, its majority shareholder, have withdrawn the claim they have been pursuing against Eurotunnel’s insurers for the past two years.
Eurotunnel confident of Aon settlement after claim withdrawn
Eurostar and SNCF, its majority shareholder, have withdrawn the claim they have been pursuing against Eurotunnel’s insurers for the past two years.
Generali Espana gets 'AA-' rating
Spanish insurer Generali Espana has been assigned an insurer financial strength rating of 'AA-', with stable outlook by Fitch Ratings.