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Post Europe: Remedy sought for global compliance headache
International business must keep compliant with shifting insurance regulations and tax regimes across the world, and on the back of research by Ferma Peter den Dekker asks if a single database could help reduce cost bases within impairing competition.
Remedy sought for global compliance headache
International business must keep compliant with shifting insurance regulations and tax regimes across the world, and on the back of research by Ferma Peter den Dekker asks if a single database could help reduce cost bases within impairing competition.
BIS 2010 - News: CEBR warns of "sluggish" insurance market
The economic landscape post-credit crunch is causing growth in the European insurance market to slow, the Centre for Economics and Business Research has claimed.
Brand analysis: A robust year for insurance brands
Despite the ongoing disruption in the financial services sector, the brand value of insurers has seen a healthy increase. James Park reports on the results and looks at the opportunities for the coming year.
News analysis: H1 reinsurer results slump
Bermudan reinsurers recorded huge drops in profits following heavy claims from the catastrophes experienced in the first half of the year, though elsewhere some reinsurers fared better, writes Katherine Blackler.
Neal Bill opposition grows
Opposition to the bill proposed in the US congress by senator Richard Neal has continued to grow this month, with the CEA and German government both voicing opposition.
Sports sponsorship: A sporting frenzy
At first glance, sports stars and insurers wouldn't appear to have much in common but, with the benefits of sports sponsorship proving their worth, Daniel Dunkley asks is it any wonder everyone is trying to get in on the action?
Interview: Two is better than one
Katherine Blackler talks to Swiss Re's Alex Kaplan - vice-president of regulatory affairs - and Michael Natal - vice-president of tax - about their unconventional specialisms and the potential impact of the Neal Bill
Legal update - insurance law reform: Out of pocket
Emma Rice looks at the proposed changes to insurance law, which currently does not recognise an obligation to pay damages over failure to pay claims, and what it could mean for insurers.
Kiln opens Frankfurt office
Kiln has launch a new German office based in Frankfurt.
Kiln opens Frankfurt office
Kiln has launch a new German office based in Frankfurt.
European legislators cautious over legal liability expansion
Recent legislative developments across Europe reveal a level of conservatism among legislators who are cautious over the pace at which legal liability should expand in Continental Europe.
European legislators cautious over legal liability expansion
Recent legislative developments across Europe reveal a level of conservatism among legislators who are cautious over the pace at which legal liability should expand in Continental Europe.
Fitch assigns German DEVK Insurance Group 'A+' rating
Fitch Ratings has assigned the mutual Germany-based DEVK insurance group's seven main entities insurer financial strength ratings of 'A+' with stable outlooks.
Fitch assigns German DEVK Insurance Group 'A+' rating
Fitch Ratings has assigned the mutual Germany-based DEVK insurance group's seven main entities insurer financial strength ratings of 'A+' with stable outlooks.
German and UK customers value personalised service
UK and German consumers are likely to show much greater loyalty to insurance providers that demonstrate they know who their customers are and can refer to all aspects of the client's history during any transaction.
German and UK customers value personalised service
UK and German consumers are likely to show much greater loyalty to insurance providers that demonstrate they know who their customers are and can refer to all aspects of the client's history during any transaction.
Allianz releases cycle theft figures for 80 cities
Allianz figures on bicycle theft in around 80 German cities with a population of more than 100 000 shows that bikes are sought-after stolen goods, but thieves seem to have a strong preference for some cities over others.
Allianz releases cycle theft figures for 80 cities
Allianz figures on bicycle theft in around 80 German cities with a population of more than 100 000 shows that bikes are sought-after stolen goods, but thieves seem to have a strong preference for some cities over others.
Post Europe - the challenge of control
Choosing where to headquarter a business can be a challenge for any European insurer but as Jakki May explains the trend may well be to move away from UK dominance.
Insurance Insight - the challenge of control
Choosing where to headquarter a business can be a challenge for any European insurer but as Jakki May explains the trend may well be to move away from UK dominance.
Catlin Europe names new liability underwriter
Catlin Europe has confirmed that Detlef Offenhau has joined the company as senior liability underwriter for Europe.
HDI-Gerling enters Irish market
Industrial insurance company HDI-Gerling is to create a new branch in Ireland.
Catlin Europe names new liability underwriter
Catlin Europe has confirmed that Detlef Offenhau has joined the company as senior liability underwriter for Europe.