Germany
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
Axa appoints new European CEO
Chairman Henri de Castires welcomes Jacques de Vaucleroy as CEO of Northern, Central and Eastern Europe.
Axa appoints new European CEO
Chairman Henri de Castires welcomes Jacques de Vaucleroy as CEO of Northern, Central and Eastern Europe.
Don't expect Berkshire Hathaway and Munich Re to merge says Wall Street
Berkshire Hathaway's announcement that they had upped their shareholding in Munich Re won't lead to a takeover of the German reinsurance giant, analysts have said.
UK officially exits recession
The UK economy has exited recession, after figures from the Office of National Statistics showed the economy had grown by a 0.1% in the last quarter of 2009.
Zurich continues Irish transfer
Italy, Portugal, Spain and Germany to follow UK business to Zurich Insurance Ireland.
Swiss Re says no 'significant' exposures to Dubai crisis
Swiss reinsurance giant says not badly exposed to collapse of Dubai World.
Munich Re ramps up ownership of ERGO
Munich Re increases ownership of subsidiary
Scor and Allianz close World Trade Centre dispute
The dispute between two insurance giants over WTC payments is over, Scor says.
Fitch happier about reinsurance sector
Ratings agency turns upbeat about reinsurance sector
Hannover Re earnings jump
German reinsurer's third quarter profits follows trend of the rest of the market and gives a confident outlook.
Munich Re profit surges
German reinsurance giant's third quarter net income surges