France
French mutual MAIF reports turnover of €3.15bn
In 2010, in a context difficult economic the group recorded French mutual MAIF has seen strong development in life insurance (+21.9%) and consolidated its position in business casualty.
Germany leads way in Solvency II preparation
UK insurers are better prepared for the upcoming Solvency II regulation than firms based in France and Italy, according to new research.
Interview - Paul Taylor: Relishing challenges
With a career that has spanned the globe, new Airmic chair Paul Taylor wants to push risk management up the agenda. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his upcoming tenure.
Aon: Threat of political unrest equal to terrorism
Political violence, strikes, riots, civil war and war now threaten businesses' growth, continuity and profitability as much as terrorism, according to Aon Risk Solutions.
Aon: Threat of political unrest equal to terrorism
Political violence, strikes, riots, civil war and war now threaten businesses' growth, continuity and profitability as much as terrorism, according to Aon Risk Solutions.
Post Europe announces advisory board members
Post Europe is delighted to be able to confirm the members of its new advisory board.
Chartis names head of European risk management group
Chartis has appointed Jonathan Groves head of its Continental European risk management group which has staff in London, Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam, Milan, Dublin and Copenhagen.
Insurance Insight announces advisory board members
Insurance Insight is delighted to be able to confirm the members of its new advisory board.
Chartis names head of European risk management group
Chartis has appointed Jonathan Groves head of its Continental European risk management group which has staff in London, Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam, Milan, Dublin and Copenhagen.
Axa seeks "selective" acquisitions in direct market
Axa has stressed that direct is a “growth engine” in the business in an investors presentation in Paris.
Axa seeks "selective" acquisitions in direct market
Axa has stressed that direct is a “growth engine” in the business in an investors presentation in Paris.
Eight against EU-wide tax base
Eight countries have come out against plans to introduce a standard European Union-wide corporate tax base, following the deadline of 20 May.
Gable CEO blasts FSA for large firm bias over SII
The chief executive of Liechtenstein-regulated insurance company Gable has accused the Financial Services Authority of failing to support small insurance companies in the run-up to Solvency II implementation.
Gable to review business as profit soars 76%
Gable is to embark on a “complete review” of the business in preparation for the implementation of Solvency II.
Gable to review business as profit soars 76%
Gable is to embark on a “complete review” of the business in preparation for the implementation of Solvency II.
European PI insurance GWP could top €7bn
The professional indemnity insurance market across Europe could be worth up to €7bn (£6.1bn) by 2014, new research has revealed.
European PI insurance GWP could top €7bn
The professional indemnity insurance market across Europe could be worth up to €7bn (£6.1bn) by 2014, new research has revealed.
Aviva Europe NWP up 3% despite drop in sales
In its Q1 results Aviva Europe has reported net written premiums increased by 3% to £614m (Q1 2010: £597m), equivalent to 7% increase on a local currency basis.
Aviva Europe NWP up 3% despite drop in sales
In its Q1 results Aviva Europe has reported net written premiums increased by 3% to £614m (Q1 2010: £597m), equivalent to 7% increase on a local currency basis.
Amlin sees GWP rise by 13.7%
Amlin saw its gross written premium (before deduction of brokerage) up 13.7% for the four months ended 30 April 2011 at £1.1bn (30 April 2010: £964.0m).
Amlin sees GWP rise by 13.7%
Amlin saw its gross written premium (before deduction of brokerage) up 13.7% for the four months ended 30 April 2011 at £1.1bn (30 April 2010: £964.0m).
Post Europe: Legal opportunities in Italy
Italy has a strong history of legal expenses insurance and despite the recession this sector has faired well. Giovanni Nenz explains why the product still has much to offer.
Legal opportunities in Italy
Italy has a strong history of legal expenses insurance and despite the recession this sector has faired well. Giovanni Nenz explains why the product still has much to offer.
Post history - 30 years ago: Sun Alliance makes return to Austria
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.