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Motor Claims 2011: Inter Europe boss names European fraud hotspots
Holger Baku, executive director at Inter Europe, has said institutionalised fraud in Southern and Eastern Europe makes detecting known cases more difficult for anti- fraud authorities.
Xchanging predicts year-on-year fall in 2011 profit
Xchanging chief executive and founder David Andrews has stepped down from the role of chief executive with immediate effect.
Xchanging predicts year-on-year fall in 2011 profit
Xchanging chief executive and founder David Andrews has stepped down from the role of chief executive with immediate effect.
Ally insists it still plans to sell "discontinued op" Provident Insurance
Provident Insurance’s US owner Ally Financial has told Post it still plans to sell the business despite revealing in its 2010 accounts last week that the business was now classed as a “discontinued operation as of 12/31/2010”.
Post Europe: An appetite for legal liability in Europe?
Continental Europe is currently experiencing a level of conservatism among judges and legislators on legal liability. Ralph Savage investigates recent cases to see if this will change in the future.
An appetite for legal liability in Europe?
Continental Europe is currently experiencing a level of conservatism among judges and legislators on legal liability. Ralph Savage investigates recent cases to see if this will change in the future.
French loss adjuster forms alliance with Crawford
Crawford & Company is to service claims outside France on behalf of TEXA customers after joining forces with the French loss adjuster.
French loss adjuster forms alliance with Crawford
Crawford & Company is to service claims outside France on behalf of TEXA customers after joining forces with the French loss adjuster.
Cooper Gay launches European risk management unit
Cooper Gay has today launched a European Markets operation - an integrated trading unit that aims to provide clients with a consistent and timely service for their risk protection needs.
Cooper Gay launches European risk management unit
Cooper Gay has today launched a European Markets operation - an integrated trading unit that aims to provide clients with a consistent and timely service for their risk protection needs.
European M&A falls to all-time low
The volume of mergers and acquisition deals targeting Western Europe fell to a 12-month low in January, according to preliminary findings from Zephyr, the M&A database.
European M&A falls to all-time low
The volume of mergers and acquisition deals targeting Western Europe fell to a 12-month low in January, according to preliminary findings from Zephyr, the M&A database.
Post Europe: Claims process and business agility silver bullets for insurers after the crash
Insurance companies worldwide are faced with the challenge of meeting their financial obligations in a difficult economic climate. Jean Lassignardie discusses the most recent research in this area which shows business agility and the right focus on the…
Claims process and business agility silver bullets for insurers after the crash
Insurance companies worldwide are faced with the challenge of meeting their financial obligations in a difficult economic climate. Jean Lassignardie discusses the most recent research in this area which shows business agility and the right focus on the…
Post history - 100 years ago: Major hits out at Boston building laws
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 100 years ago reveals.
News analysis - Aviva shake-up: Mayer's return to Europe
With Igal Mayer set to spearhead Aviva's European plans, Daniel Dunkley asks the market its opinion on the appointment of this divisive figure and how he is likely to fit in with the firm's strategy.
Perils publishes loss estimates for five major European storms
The property insurance loss estimates for five major storm events in Europe since 1999 have been published by Perils, the independent Zurich-based company providing industry-wide European catastrophe insurance data.
Perils publishes loss estimates for five major European storms
The property insurance loss estimates for five major storm events in Europe since 1999 have been published by Perils, the independent Zurich-based company providing industry-wide European catastrophe insurance data.
Post Europe: Dutch moves on IPT reflect European trend
While the legal requirement for insurers in Europe to have fiscal representation seems to be on the decline, Mike Stalley explains why the need for their presence could be great than ever.
Dutch moves on IPT reflect European trend
While the legal requirement for insurers in Europe to have fiscal representation seems to be on the decline, Mike Stalley explains why the need for their presence could be great than ever.
Claims update: Calculation challenges
The path for a subrogation claim by Air France was cleared when the French court found Continental Airlines responsible for the 2000 Concorde crash. Frédérique Hardy examines the obstacles and challenges inherent in complex recovery actions.
Post Europe: Major loss in the Mediterranean
Natural catastrophes across the Mediterranean made the headlines last year but fires are just as high risk for major losses as Jane Bernstein learns and European insurers also need to keep their eye on new and emerging risks.
Is customer satisfaction enough?
The European motor insurance market faces intensified price-based competition leading to profitability issues for insurers but as Imran Ahmed explains when it comes to customer satisfaction insurers can hold their heads up high.
Major loss in the Mediterranean
Natural catastrophes across the Mediterranean made the headlines last year but fires are just as high risk for major losses as Jane Bernstein learns and European insurers also need to keep their eye on new and emerging risks.