Italy
Recession causes decrease in car sales in European countries
New research from Finaccord, a market research consultancy specialising in financial services, casts light on dynamics in the market for automotive finance and leasing for consumers in Europe.
Generali looks to take stake in Russian financial services giant
Italian insurance giant Generali is interested in buying up to one percent in Russia's second-biggest lender VTB, according to reports.
Generali looks to take stake in Russian financial services giant
Italian insurance giant Generali is interested in buying up to one percent in Russia's second-biggest lender VTB, according to reports.
Alleanza Toro assigned 'AA' financial strength and counterparty credit ratings
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'AA-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Alleanza Toro SpA, an operating company of Italy-based insurance group Generali. The outlook is stable.
Alleanza Toro assigned 'AA' financial strength and counterparty credit ratings
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has assigned its 'AA-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Alleanza Toro SpA, an operating company of Italy-based insurance group Generali. The outlook is stable.
Exclusive construction content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with articles looking at the challenges insurers face in meeting financial obligations, and the need for brokers and insurers to step up to meet European construction needs.
Exclusive construction content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with articles looking at the challenges insurers face in meeting financial obligations, and the need for brokers and insurers to step up to meet European construction needs.
Post Europe: International and European Construction
The European and International construction market will always be an important buyer of insurance and as Roberto Armana explains insurers and brokers in this sector must step up to the challenge of providing specialised knowledge and personalised…
International and European Construction
The European and International construction market will always be an important buyer of insurance and as Roberto Armana explains insurers and brokers in this sector must step up to the challenge of providing specialised knowledge and personalised…
News analysis - Aviva shake-up: Mayer's return to Europe
With Igal Mayer set to spearhead Aviva's European plans, Daniel Dunkley asks the market its opinion on the appointment of this divisive figure and how he is likely to fit in with the firm's strategy.
RSA expects 2010 profit to be at least £600m despite 2.4pt COR weather hit
RSA expects to show net written premium growth of 11% to £7.46bn, a COR of between 96.5% and 97.0% and an operating profit of between £600m and £630m in its 2010 full year results.
RSA expects 2010 profit to be at least £600m despite 2.4pt COR weather hit
RSA expects to show net written premium growth of 11% to £7.46bn, a COR of between 96.5% and 97.0% and an operating profit of between £600m and £630m in its 2010 full year results.
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.
Post Europe: Major loss in the Mediterranean
Natural catastrophes across the Mediterranean made the headlines last year but fires are just as high risk for major losses as Jane Bernstein learns and European insurers also need to keep their eye on new and emerging risks.
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.
Major loss in the Mediterranean
Natural catastrophes across the Mediterranean made the headlines last year but fires are just as high risk for major losses as Jane Bernstein learns and European insurers also need to keep their eye on new and emerging risks.
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.
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…
Aviva renews Italian bancassurance deal
Aviva and UBI Banca, the fifth largest banking group in Italy, have announced the renewal of a strategic partnership until the end of 2015.
Aviva renews Italian bancassurance deal
Aviva and UBI Banca, the fifth largest banking group in Italy, have announced the renewal of a strategic partnership until the end of 2015.