Poland
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.
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.
S&P assigns A- rating to Warta
Standard & Poor's ratings services has assigned 'A-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Poland-based non-life insurer Towarzystwo Ubezpieczen i Reasekuracji Warta SA. The outlook is stable.
S&P assigns A- rating to Warta
Standard & Poor's ratings services has assigned 'A-' long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings to Poland-based non-life insurer Towarzystwo Ubezpieczen i Reasekuracji Warta SA. The outlook is stable.
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.
Allianz blames floods, low car sales and crisis tax for 87% drop in profits
Allianz has reported that gross premiums written in its central and Eastern European property and casualty business exceeded the Euros 2bn in the first nine monsths of 2010.
Insurance Insight November: Exclusive online content now live
Insurance Insight November is now live with a review of the Polish general insurance market, and a close look at changes to supervisory authorities due to be enforced next year in the EU, as well as our regular View From the Top slot this month on…
Post Europe November: Exclusive online content now live
Post Europe November is now live with a review of the Polish general insurance market, and a close look at changes to supervisory authorities due to be enforced next year in the EU, as well as our regular View From the Top slot this month on…
Post Europe country review: Poland, the calm in the storm
The Polish insurance market is no longer seen as an emerging one and as Edward Murray explains its strength through recession has meant that it is now a target for players from the rest of Europe.
Insurance Insight country review: Poland, the calm in the storm
The Polish insurance market is no longer seen as an emerging one and as Edward Murray explains its strength through recession has meant that it is now a target for players from the rest of Europe.
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.
Government set to give go-ahead to draft law reform bill
The government appears to have given the 'green light' to the draft bill on consumer insurance law reform, according to law commissioner David Hertzell. This could take effect as early as next year, he said, which is "two years ahead of when we would…
Climate change: Change on the horizon
Climate change is happening. Peter Höppe writes that the industry must act to limit global warming and also to provide adequate risk management and natural catastrophe cover, particularly in the developing world.
BIS countdown - Interview - Michael Casella: Commitment to the Chubb cause
The new CEO of Chubb Europe, Michael Casella, has spent 28 years travelling the world with the firm. Now based in London, he tells Jonathan Swift why it set up a new Lloyd's syndicate and why you'll never see it dipping in and out of markets.
Legal update - litigation funding: Containing the genie
The role of private litigation funding has become a live issue, with collective redress systems being proposed throughout Europe. Robert Hammesfahr explains why fears of abuse and soaring costs may be unfounded.
BIS countdown - Interview - Michael Casella: Commitment to the Chubb cause
The new CEO of Chubb Europe, Michael Casella, has spent 28 years travelling the world with the firm. Now based in London, he tells Jonathan Swift why it set up a new Lloyd's syndicate and why you'll never see it dipping in and out of markets.
Eureko benefits from PZU settlement with H1 2010 profit leap
European insurance group Eureko this morning reported a net profit of €864m for the first six months of 2010.
Eureko benefits from PZU settlement with H1 2010 profit leap
European insurance group Eureko this morning reported a net profit of €864m for the first six months of 2010.
Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.
Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.
JLT set to swoop for Lockton business
JLT has formed an alliance with two Lockton-affiliated brokers in continental Europe, in a move that may see key London business move over to the firm.
JLT strikes Euro alliance with three continental powerhouses
Three European independent insurance brokers, Siaci Saint Honore, Greco Group and Ecclesia Group have come together with Jardine Lloyd Thompson to sign an exclusive trading agreement.