Germany
Delta Lloyd does not forsee German sale
Delta Lloyd Germany realised €579m in life gross written premium in 2009, almost 16% of Delta Lloyd Groups' total life GWP of €3642m.
Admiral: no sacred cows
Admiral has admitted there are "no sacred cows" among its burgeoning international operation, but that it remains committed to the loss making insurance businesses for now.
Wuerttembergische Versicherungen agrees software deal
Insurer Wuerttembergische Versicherungen will optimise the scheduling of about 120 employees working in customer service at its Stuttgart site using workforce management solution In Vision Enterprise WFM.
Wuerttembergische Versicherungen agrees software deal
Insurer Wuerttembergische Versicherungen will optimise the scheduling of about 120 employees working in customer service at its Stuttgart site using workforce management solution In Vision Enterprise WFM.
Allianz boasts of record investment performance
Allianz Global Investors achieved record profitability in 2009 with operating profits of 1362m euros compared to 904m euros in 2008.
Allianz boasts of record investment performance
Allianz Global Investors achieved record profitability in 2009 with operating profits of 1362m euros compared to 904m euros in 2008.
Fitch: French windstorm losses material, but managable
Fitch does not expect losses from the catastrophe to result in a material capital erosion for the French insurance market. The agency expects that the rating actions due to the storm are likely to be limited.
Fitch: French windstorm losses material, but managable
Fitch does not expect losses from the catastrophe to result in a material capital erosion for the French insurance market. The agency expects that the rating actions due to the storm are likely to be limited.
Generali GI premiums down in 2009
During 2009, performance slipped in motor policies (-2.4%), affected by the trend in policy rates, particularly in the first nine months, Generali added, and the decrease in new vehicle registrations.
Generali GI premiums down in 2009
During 2009, performance slipped in motor policies (-2.4%), affected by the trend in policy rates, particularly in the first nine months, Generali added, and the decrease in new vehicle registrations.
Allianz GI arm reports a drop in 28% drop in operating profit
The two biggest drivers were a decline of 0.6bn euros in operating investment income and an underwriting result which was down 0.7 bn euros.
Allianz GI arm reports a drop in 28% drop in operating profit
The two biggest drivers were a decline of 0.6bn euros in operating investment income and an underwriting result which was down 0.7 bn euros.
Q&A - Ralf Geck of Ecclesia Group
In the first of a regular focus on managers of European insurance companies and brokers, Insurance Insight talks to Ralf Geck of German-based broker Ecclesia Group.
Post Europe Q&A - Ralf Geck of Ecclesia Group
In the first of a regular focus on managers of European insurance companies and brokers, Post Europe talks to Ralf Geck of German-based broker Ecclesia Group.
Allianz in board shake up
It follows the announcement Dr Gerhard Rupprecht is to retire at the end of the year.
Allianz in board shake up
It follows the announcement Dr Gerhard Rupprecht is to retire at the end of the year.
Takaful - UK viability: Taking up Takaful
Shariah-compliant Takaful insurance has had a rocky start in the UK. Daniel Dunkley reports on the problems it has encountered and where its strengths may lie.
Allianz strikes deal with motor giant
Daimler Financial Services and Allianz SE conclude agreement under which the insurance group becomes Daimler's strategic partner for the international automotive insurance business.
Allianz strikes deal with motor giant
Daimler Financial Services and Allianz SE conclude agreement under which the insurance group becomes Daimler's strategic partner for the international automotive insurance business.
Hyperion boss Howden: we are on track to hit £100m by 2012
Insurance group Hyperion reports an operating income of £57.2m and EBITDA (excluding exceptional items) of £8.8m for the 12 months ended 30 September 2009, up 19% and 7% respectively on last year.
Hyperion boss Howden: we are on track to hit £100m by 2012
Insurance group Hyperion reports an operating income of £57.2m and EBITDA (excluding exceptional items) of £8.8m for the 12 months ended 30 September 2009, up 19% and 7% respectively on last year.
Munich Re's profits jump in 2009
Munich Re has reported that its profits rose to €2.56bn in 2009 from €1.58bn in 2008. The Germany-based reinsurance giant's fourth quarter profit also grew substantially, jumping to €0.78bn from €0.11bn in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Munich Re's profits jump in 2009
Munich Re has reported that its profits rose to €2.56bn in 2009 from €1.58bn in 2008. The Germany-based reinsurance giant's fourth quarter profit also grew substantially, jumping to €0.78bn from €0.11bn in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Evergreen owners pledge commitment to service
QBE insists service levels will be maintained