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Zego launches pay-as-you-go cover in Ireland
Gig economy pay-as-you-go broker Zego is launching in Ireland.
Docu-Video: The future of drone regulation
Kennedys experts from around the globe discuss the future of drone regulation
Top 30 European insurers 2018: A year of steady growth for insurers
Overall, top-line growth for the 30 largest European insurers has been steady, reflecting the underlying economic conditions throughout Europe, explain Tim Prince and Yvette Essen, director of analytics and director of research at AM Best
Admiral delivers UK growth and builds on its European Brexit preparations
Admiral will begin running its European insurance operations from Spain from the beginning of 2019, having received approval earlier this year.
Blog: Lloyd’s successfully predicts World Cup winner for second time
This year’s World Cup in Russia has widely been regarded as one of the best ever.
Lloyd's World Cup Blog: Against the odds – Germany aside, predictions remain on track
We’ve reached the business end of the tournament. With the group stages a distant memory, we look back at the thrills and spills of the first two weeks of competition.
Lloyd's: World Cup kicks off with a bang as reality bites for favourites
The World Cup is well and truly underway, and what a way to get started!
RSA outlines plans to transfer commercial EU business to Luxembourg
RSA's UK business will transfer all of its passported business for commercial customers to its recently approved post-Brexit hub in Luxembourg.
Blog: Lloyd's predicts the World Cup winner
Lloyd's of London predicts which country will win the 2018 World Cup, based on the insurable value of the 32 football teams that start battling it out this week in Russia.
CNA Hardy's Dave Brosnan on beating the bunker mentality
Business executives are underestimating supply chain and terror risks, writes CNA Hardy's CEO Dave Brosnan, urging them to beat the bunker.
Howden names José Manuel González as CEO
Hyperion-owned broker Howden has named José Manuel González as CEO of Howden Broking Group.
Analysis: Tracking rail risks
Railways are travelling through a changing landscape of severe weather risks and terror perils, but perhaps none so arresting as the cyber threats raised by their new reliance on digital connectivity
Top 100 insurtech firms 2018
Over the past four years insurtech has become a very familiar word and start-ups are launching every day to target sectors underserved by traditional insurance. Post, in association with Tällt Ventures, indexes those that have the most potential to…
JLT’s ‘chequebook open’ to European acquisitions following strong results
JLT is open to targeting bolt-on acquisitions in Europe following the group’s strong 2017 results.
Chubb appoints Ignacio Borja as country president, Spain and Portugal
Chubb has appointed Ignacio Borja as country president, Spain and Portugal, subject to regulatory approval.
Beazley continues European expansion
Beazley has bolstered its specialty lines teams Munich, Paris and Barcelona as it continues to target European growth.
Amazon on a recruitment drive as it takes aim at UK insurance market
Internet-sales giant Amazon is currently recruiting insurance professionals in a bid to disrupt the insurance market in countries throughout Europe.
Zurich sees P&C decline in EMEA
Zurich’s non-life premiums fell by 7% in EMEA over the past year.
International: Trade credit demand is up
European political instability and financial regulations are pushing demand for trade credit cover, especially from banks that are keen on optimising their capital.
Scor braces for €430m nat cat bill in Q3
Scor estimates the cost of the Harvey, Irma and Maria hurricanes and the mexico earthquakes at €430m.
Q&A: Chris Smith, Mapfre Global Risks
Mapfre Global Risks is working on a UK retail proposition, says Chris Smith, chief regions and markets officer – International.
MGR names Vasquez head of international underwriting
Mapfre Global Risks has named Carlos Vasquez as international head of underwriting.
Thomas Cook wins legal battle over bogus holiday sickness claim
Thomas Cook has successfully defended against a fraudulent holiday illness claim seeking damages of up to £10,000.
Law firms collaborate on global network
A group of insurance law firms have joined together to create a formal network to share knowledge and delivering legal expertise and service clients across four continents.