Russia
Widespread flood losses hit Asia
Aon Benfield's monthly catastrophe recap report, which provides an analysis of worldwide catastrophic events, highlighted that July witnessed some of the worst flood events in history, with Asia being particularly badly affected.
Swiss Re: insurance can help reduce climate risk impact by up to 90%
Innovative insurance solutions hold the key to driving climate adaptation initiatives in the developing world and securing the development prospects of communities threatened by rising climate risks.
Swiss Re: insurance can help reduce climate risk impact by up to 90%
Innovative insurance solutions hold the key to driving climate adaptation initiatives in the developing world and securing the development prospects of communities threatened by rising climate risks.
UK-Indian traing relations: A passage to India
The UK has long looked at India as a trading partner, especially its outsourcing sector. Following a recent visit by a delegation led by the Prime Minister, Daniel Dunkley looks at how the insurance industry is building its own links with the country.
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.
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
Allianz to target Bric countries after extending 60 year old VW deal
Volkswagen Financial Services and Allianz Global Automotive have today signed a letter of intent, agreeing to strategically expand their 60 year-old successful partnership and to continue it in the long term.
Allianz to target Bric countries after extending 60 year old VW deal
Volkswagen Financial Services and Allianz Global Automotive have today signed a letter of intent, agreeing to strategically expand their 60 year-old successful partnership and to continue it in the long term.
Russian Rossiya receives negative rating
Fitch Ratings has revised the rating watch on OJSC Rossiya Insurance's international financial strength rating 'B-' and national IFS rating 'BB-(rus)' to negative.
Russian Rossiya receives negative rating
Fitch Ratings has revised the rating watch on OJSC Rossiya Insurance's international financial strength rating 'B-' and national IFS rating 'BB-(rus)' to negative.
Fitch revises VTB Insurance outlook to positive
Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook of Russian VTB Insurance to positive and affirmed its ratings at insurer financial strength 'BB' and National IFS 'AA-(rus)'.
Fitch revises VTB Insurance outlook to positive
Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook of Russian VTB Insurance to positive and affirmed its ratings at insurer financial strength 'BB' and National IFS 'AA-(rus)'.
Consolidation - global brokers: Too big for their boots?
The creation of the global broker in the 1980s resulted in a dominant few. David Trezies asks whether this consolidation has produced any tangible benefits for clients.
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.
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.
Axa-owned Bluefin strikes alliance with US broker
Axa-owned Bluefin has become an inaugral member of Equity Risk Partners Global, a worldwide alliance focused exclusively on the needs of the private equity sector.
Axa-owned Bluefin strikes alliance with US broker
Axa-owned Bluefin has become an inaugral member of Equity Risk Partners Global, a worldwide alliance focused exclusively on the needs of the private equity sector.
Interview - Stefano Tranquillo: Sticking to the principle
FM Global's Stefano Tranquillo may have a diverse background but, he tells Lynn Rouse, the company has achieved first-class underwriting results using a risk management model that has changed little in the 175 years since it was founded.
Chartis UK commercial boss takes up French role in shake-up
Chartis Europe SA has appointed five new general managers following the announcement earlier today of its restructure.
Chartis UK commercial boss takes up French role in shake-up
Chartis Europe SA has appointed five new general managers following the announcement earlier today of its restructure.
Execs would not be surpised if Eurozone shrinks, report claims
Rising sovereign debt in the developed world is one of the main concerns for the world’s business leaders and financial executives, according to 440 senior executives who participated in a survey commissioned by RBC Capital Markets.
Execs would not be surpised if Eurozone shrinks, report claims
Rising sovereign debt in the developed world is one of the main concerns for the world’s business leaders and financial executives, according to 440 senior executives who participated in a survey commissioned by RBC Capital Markets.