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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.
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…
Interview – Robert Hiscox: Opinions of the insurance industry
Robert Hiscox is never one to hold his tongue. When Daniel Dunkley met him to talk about current market conditions, he was as forthright as expected on the FSA, ABI, government policy and price-matching practices.
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.
Motor claims: Can insurers stem the rising cost of whiplash claims?
With 93% of GPs seeing patients they believe to have exaggerated injuries in order to make a claim, Leigh Jackson asks how insurers can stem the rising cost of whiplash cases.
Europa Technologies launches Cresta upgrade
Geodata service provider Europa Technologies has upgraded to its digital Catastrophe Risk Evaluating and Standardising Target Accumulations zone product for the insurance and reinsurance sectors.
Europa Technologies launches Cresta upgrade
Geodata service provider Europa Technologies has upgraded to its digital Catastrophe Risk Evaluating and Standardising Target Accumulations zone product for the insurance and reinsurance sectors.
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.
XL launches European fine art offering
XL Insurance has unveiled a new fine art, property and liability policy for clients in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
XL launches European fine art offering
XL Insurance has unveiled a new fine art, property and liability policy for clients in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
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.
Data protection & breaches: Breaches of security
The Information Commissioner recently issued huge fines for data protection breaches. Edward Murray reports on additional costs that could well flow from new notification laws.
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.
Post Europe: 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.
Admiral sells German arm
Admiral Group has sold its German opertaion Admiral Direkt to Itzehoer Versicherung.
Admiral sells German arm
Admiral Group has sold its German opertaion Admiral Direkt to Itzehoer Versicherung.
Axa declared largest insurer in the world by net written premium
The world's largest insurers, measured by assets and net premiums are based in Japan and France respectively, AM Best has found in its annual ranking of global insurers.
Axa declared largest insurer in the world by net written premium
The world's largest insurers, measured by assets and net premiums are based in Japan and France respectively, AM Best has found in its annual ranking of global insurers.
Post Europe: The end of the road for cheaper car insurance for women?
A Belgian court case that has been referred to the European Court of Justice questions the validity of using gender as a risk factor in insurance. Lesley Ainsworth and Paul Castlo review the impact the decisions in this case could have for all European…
The end of the road for cheaper car insurance for women?
A Belgian court case that has been referred to the European Court of Justice questions the validity of using gender as a risk factor in insurance. Lesley Ainsworth and Paul Castlo review the impact the decisions in this case could have for all European…
Munich Re begins to spend €2.5bn energy investment pot
Munich Re, via its asset manager MEAG, has concluded a significant investment deal involving wind power plants in Germany.