Germany
Axa reports revenue up across Europe for Q3
Axa has reported increases its third quarter property & casualty revenues for all regions in Europe.
Fitch affirms ratings of Generali's German subsidiaries
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of Generali Deutschland Group's German non-core subsidiaries Envivas Krankenversicherung AG and Advocard Rechtsschutzversicherung AG.
Rating factors - Age: Age-old dilemma
After losing the battle to use gender as a rating factor, could the insurance industry be facing a new threat as age falls under the spotlight?
Broking supplement - Interview Toby Esser: Expansive thinking
Toby Esser talks about striking serious deals, his acquisitive ambitions and plans to penalise paper-lovers
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.
Flood effects aggravated by insufficient investment in preventative measures
Although floods occur more frequently than any other natural disaster worldwide, the risk they pose is often aggravated by human activity, according to a report by Allianz.
In series: Lloyd's & London Market: Staying number one
Tightening regulation and a less advantageous tax regime are making it tough for Lloyd’s to retain its pre-eminence, but is protectionism the greater threat?
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.
European insurers vie for KBC's Polish Warta
Several European insurers are believed to be in the running to acquire Polish insurance company Warta from Belgium's KBC, according to reports from Polish financial daily, Parkiet.
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.
Westfaelische Provinzial Versicherung AG upgraded to 'AA'
Insurer Westfaelische Provinzial Versicherung AG has had its insurer financial strength ratings upgraded to 'AA' from 'A+' with stable outlook.
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.
PwC names chair of actuarial services network
Richard Batty is to chair PwC’s actuarial services network. In his new role, Batty will work with Bryan Joseph, PwC’s global actuarial leader, to develop the company's global actuarial consulting practice.
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.
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.
German non-life sector remains stable, according to Fitch
The outlook for the German non-life insurance sector remains stable, according to a new report from Fitch ratings service.