Poland
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.
Claims - Real estate: Estate of play
With real estate investment going global, Graham Smart examines the insurance industry's approach to protecting the assets involved.
Chartis confirms London will be base for restructured European operation
Chartis today announced its new structure for the European Economic Area countries and Switzerland.
Chartis confirms London will be base for restructured European operation
Chartis today announced its new structure for the European Economic Area countries and Switzerland.
Galvin joins Ceiop's board
The Committee of Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors has appointed two new managing board members Bill Galvin (United Kingdom, The Pensions Regulator) and Damian Jaworski (Poland, KNF).
Galvin joins Ceiop's board
The Committee of Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors has appointed two new managing board members Bill Galvin (United Kingdom, The Pensions Regulator) and Damian Jaworski (Poland, KNF).
Profits dip for Allianz in growth European markets
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe saw total premiums grow by 8 percent in the first quarter of 2010, reaching Euros 1.1 bn. Operating profit in the first quarter of 2010 amounted to Euros 66m, compared to Euros 78m euros in the same period of 2009.
Profits dip for Allianz in growth European markets
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe saw total premiums grow by 8 percent in the first quarter of 2010, reaching Euros 1.1 bn. Operating profit in the first quarter of 2010 amounted to Euros 66m, compared to Euros 78m euros in the same period of 2009.
PZU share prices soar on first day’s trading
The share prices in Polish insurer PZU rose 13% on their first day of trading in Warsaw, Bloomberg has reported.
PZU share prices soar on first day’s trading
The share prices in Polish insurer PZU rose 13% on their first day of trading in Warsaw, Bloomberg has reported.
Fitch warns Austrian insurers of CEE exposures
The Austria's insurance sector is facing challenges relating to the industry's significant exposure to central and eastern Europe, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.
Fitch warns Austrian insurers of CEE exposures
The Austria's insurance sector is facing challenges relating to the industry's significant exposure to central and eastern Europe, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.
Poland Central Bank governor in crash that killed Polish president
The governor of the Poland’s Central Bank is the latest major political figure to be found in the Polish plane crash that killed the country’s president in Russia this weekend.
Poland Central Bank governor in crash that killed Polish president
The governor of the Poland’s Central Bank is the latest major political figure to be found in the Polish plane crash that killed the country’s president in Russia this weekend.
Countdown to PZU IPO begins
Poland’s government and insurance group Eureko plan to start taking orders next week for at least 5.5bn zloty ($1.9 bn) of shares in PZU, Poland’s largest insurer.
Countdown to PZU IPO begins
Poland’s government and insurance group Eureko plan to start taking orders next week for at least 5.5bn zloty ($1.9 bn) of shares in PZU, Poland’s largest insurer.
E-Business 2010 - Conference News: Social networking game reaps rewards for RSA
RSA has seen tangible results in sales from a new social networking game it created on the Polish equivalent of Facebook.
Interview: Dr Jochen Messemer, ERGO
Dr Jochen Messemer, ERGO Versicherungsgruppe AG board member responsible for international operations answers Insurance Insight's questions.
The Post Europe Interview: Dr Jochen Messemer
Dr Jochen Messemer, ERGO Versicherungsgruppe AG board member responsible for international operations answers Post Europe's questions.
PZU settlement and Polish exit adds €1.1bn to Eureko bottom line
Gross written premiums increased slightly over 2009 by 2% to €19.6bn against €19.3bn in 2008.
PZU settlement and Polish exit adds €1.1bn to Eureko bottom line
Gross written premiums increased slightly over 2009 by 2% to €19.6bn against €19.3bn in 2008.
A step forward
A year ago, talk of the huge expansion opportunities offered by the central and eastern European insurance markets was commonplace. Recession, though, has moved the focus from growth to consolidation, profitability and efficiency, writes Daniela Ghetu
Aviva in Polish online push
Aviva Poland has launched an online short-term travel insurance product aimed at people who are planning a single trip outside Poland.
Aviva in Polish online push
Aviva Poland has launched an online short-term travel insurance product aimed at people who are planning a single trip outside Poland.