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E&Y finds young claimants less likely to stay with insurers
Younger policyholders are less likely to stay with an insurer than older ones, regardless of their claims experience, a new pan-European survey has found.
Admiral committed to Spain and Italy as it seeks to sell German business
Admiral has confirmed it is in talks which could lead to the sale of its German operation. However, the insurer stressed it remained committed to its other European businesses in Spain and Italy.
Admiral committed to Spain and Italy as it seeks to sell German business
Admiral has confirmed it is in talks which could lead to the sale of its German operation. However, the insurer stressed it remained committed to its other European businesses in Spain and Italy.
Lockton and German broker Funk unveil new tie up
Independent insurance brokers, Lockton and Germany-based Funk Group, today announced that they will expand their risk management service alliance.
Lockton and German broker Funk unveil new tie up
Independent insurance brokers, Lockton and Germany-based Funk Group, today announced that they will expand their risk management service alliance.
IPT an "under-exploited" revenue source claims tax expert
A sharp increase in the number of insurance premium tax rate rises announced this year proves that governments are focusing more on this tax as a way of repairing public finances, according to insurance tax compliance specialists Fiscal Reps.
IPT an "under-exploited" revenue source claims tax expert
A sharp increase in the number of insurance premium tax rate rises announced this year proves that governments are focusing more on this tax as a way of repairing public finances, according to insurance tax compliance specialists Fiscal Reps.
Allianz on track to eclipse £30m target
Allianz Commercial is expanding its cross-border insurance offering as part of a relaunch of its UK mid-corporate operation.
Exclusive risk management and D&O content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the duties and liabilities of directors that operate in several countries and a View from the Top that believes risk management needs to be approached as a firm-wide strategy.
Exclusive risk management and D&O content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the duties and liabilities of directors that operate in several countries and a View from the Top that believes risk management needs to be approached as a firm-wide strategy.
Multi-jurisdictional directors
With increased consolidation of businesses across Europe, executives in multinational companies can be required to become directors in a variety of jurisdictions, and in many cases at short notice. Martin Mendelssohn and Tim Ingham highlight the…
Post Europe: Multi- jurisdictional directors
With increased consolidation of businesses across Europe, executives in multinational companies can be required to become directors in a variety of jurisdictions, and in many cases at short notice. Martin Mendelssohn and Tim Ingham highlight the…
Fire risks - Non-deliberate: The desire to fight fire
Fire has always been a fierce adversary of both businesses and insurers. A major blaze can cause havoc to both small and large commercial premises, while also leaving a lasting mark on the bottom line of an insurer.
Law report: MIB obliged to pay compensation for accident in Spanish car park
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
European general insurance market shrinks for first time in a decade
The European insurance sector remained stable in 2009, according to key figures released today by the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation.
European general insurance market shrinks for first time in a decade
The European insurance sector remained stable in 2009, according to key figures released today by the CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation.
Exclusive trade credit content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the trade credit sector across Europe and a View from the Top that believes opportunities are very much alive in the European affinity markets.
Exclusive trade credit content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the trade credit sector across Europe and a View from the Top that believes opportunities are very much alive in the European affinity markets.
Post Europe: EMEA trade credit market
The impact of the financial downturn across Europe is clear to see but even in this uncertain time trade credit has remained buoyant and the future for this market is looking rosy according to Tim Smith.
EMEA trade credit market
The impact of the financial downturn across Europe is clear to see but even in this uncertain time trade credit has remained buoyant and the future for this market is looking rosy according to Tim Smith.
View from the Top: Affinity opportunities
Affinity business in Europe is a relatively untapped market. Despite the economic crisis reducing employment and travel, the long-term trends are very positive. With demand driven by an expanding middle class, increasing healthcare costs and low…
Europe View from the Top: Affinity opportunities
Affinity business in Europe is a relatively untapped market. Despite the economic crisis reducing employment and travel, the long-term trends are very positive. With demand driven by an expanding middle class, increasing healthcare costs and low…
Engineering - Technology: Powering change
Fast-paced technological developments in the energy field are presenting challenges for insurers but, as Neil Clutterbuck explains, the industry is finding ways to stay ahead of the game.
EU retreat on insurance VAT exemption reform
The European Union has announced that it is unlikely to push forward with the reform and simplification of the VAT exemption on insurance and the wider financial services industry.