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Risk managers skills poll result
Have risk managers had a adapt their skills-set?
BGL gears up European expansion plans
Compare The Market owner BGL has turned down acquisition opportunities in Europe, but continues to look to grow its presence on the Continent, with discussions in Italy and Spain ongoing.
European insurance market facing critical moment
The European non-life insurance sector is approaching critical moments, with economic, regulatory and market forces set to severely test the industry as a whole, according to a report from AM Best.
JLT acquires majority interest in Chilean Orbital Corredores de Seguros
JLT Group has confirmed it has completed the acquisition of an initial 50.1% interest in the share capital of Alta SA with an option to acquire a further 25% in 2020.
Insurance Insight October is now live
Insurance Insight October is now live with an article on ratings across Europe; a look at how a huge cloudburst in July has affect the Danish insurance market; and an interview with Alberto Corinit, formerly of the CEA and CEIOPS.
Axis appoints international business manager from Willis
Axis Global Accident & Health, a division of Axis Capital Holdings has appointed Jamie Cañellas as senior vice president and business development manager for its International operations.
Ferma 2011: Risk consultancy Herco aims to open in Spain by Q2 2012
MDS owned risk consultancy Herco is expanding into Spain in 2012.
European contract law poll result
Does the European insurance market need an optional contract law?
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on International geocoding; and a View from the Top on the importance of collaboration and partnership for the modern broker.
Portuguese Tranquilidade's maintains 'BBB-' rating
Portuguese insurer, Companhia de Seguros Tranquilidade SA's maintains 'BBB-' insurer financial strength rating on rating watch negative.
Renewable manufacturers call for tariff withdrawal protection
The insurance industry could play a crucial role in supplying protection against u-turns in European government policy and provide vital support for the emerging renewables market.
Bio-energy sector most 'problematic' for underwriters
The bio-energy sector is the ‘most problematic' renewable area for underwriters according to RSA.
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on the pitfalls and opportunities with exporting to the US; and a View from the Top the different approaches being adopted for environmental liability.
Exporting to the US: pitfalls and potential
Exporting to the US could be a solution to Europe’s economic problems but as Pat Drinan explains brokers looking to help out firms venturing into this market need to watch their own back as well as their clients.
View from the top: Environmental variations cause issues
Differing approaches adopted by individual European countries have added complexity to the issue of environmental liability.
Whiplash - Britain: The European whiplash capital
With its proportion of whiplash claims far outstripping any other European nation, what must the UK do to curb this cause of claims inflation?
European Commission to propose additional contract law in October
European Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding is today meeting with leaders of European insurance companies to discuss European contract law in the insurance sector.
Insurance Insight weekly update is now live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live featuring a Q&A with CED Ceo Stef Witteveen: and a View from the Top from FERMA vice president Julia Graham.
Insurance Insight Q&A: Stef Witteveen
Claims-processing management firm CED recently expanded in Spain with the acquisition of CSP, Insurance Insight caught up with Stef Witteveen, chief executive officer, to find out all the news on the purchase and the firm’s plans has for the future.
Interview – Pierre Lefèvre: A long time coming
As international division managing director for Groupama, the UK once again falls under the watchful eye of Pierre Lefèvre, after an earlier five-year stint as the country’s CEO. Almost a decade after their last interview, Lynn Rouse catches up with…
Exposure to sovereign debt could led to more downgrades
A worsening of the economic or investment landscape could result in an increase in negative outlooks or downgrades for insurers and reinsurers operating in Europe a report has found.
Property lines remain volatile across Europe
Property lines remain substantially more volatile than other major lines across Europe, according to new research.
Travel clinic fraud: a growing problem
Thousands of holidaymakers who receive medical treatment while travelling abroad are at risk of being overcharged, according to Mike Keating.
Markel International A+ rating affirmed
Markel International Insurance Company and its syndicate 3000 have had their financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of a+ affirmed.