Spain
MIB to appeal to the Supreme Court over Spanish unisured driving case
The Motor Insurers' Bureau is to challenge a Court of Appeal ruling that Russell Jones & Walker claims now asserts that a person resident in the UK, but wrongfully injured in another EEA state, will recover damages on the same basis as a person resident…
Mapfre revenues up 9.2% as net result drops 5.2%
Mapfre has revealed its revenues have increased by 9.2% in the first 9 months of 2010 - however its net attributable result has fallen in the same period.
Mapfre revenues up 9.2% as net result drops 5.2%
Mapfre has revealed its revenues have increased by 9.2% in the first 9 months of 2010 - however its net attributable result has fallen in the same period.
Exclusive content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the European energy market, as well as a View From the Top opinion on why specialist understanding must come over pricing.
Renewable energy: evolving together
Investment in renewable energies is increasing at a rapid rate and the opportunities are plenty, however, as Ignacio Almazán explains insurers must evolve with this sector to ensure continued cover.
Exclusive energy market content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the European energy market, as well as a View From the Top opinion on why specialist understanding must come over pricing.
Renewable energy: evolving together
Investment in renewable energies is increasing at a rapid rate and the opportunities are plenty, however, as Ignacio Almazán explains insurers must evolve with this sector to ensure continued cover.
Environmental liability: The carrot or the stick?
The idea of a new compulsory insurance class appears to represent opportunity to some and a major risk to market stability for others. Ralph Savage reports on how compulsory financial provision for environmental damage is viewed and whether it could ever…
Environmental liability - under-insurance: Clean up your act
Environmental insurance is regularly purchased by companies looking to cover historical liabilities rather than their day-to-day operational risks. Tony Lennon examines the reasons behind this decision.
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.
Half-year underwriting loss a first for Lloyd's
Lloyd's has recorded its first ever interim underwriting loss since it started publishing half-year results in 2005.
Ocaso appoints deputy GM
Spanish insurance company Ocaso has appointed Tim Stemp in the capacity of deputy general manager.
Ocaso appoints deputy GM
Spanish insurance company Ocaso has appointed Tim Stemp in the capacity of deputy general manager.
Insure and Go seals Mapfre deal
Insure and Go has agreed a six year deal with Spanish insurer Mapfre for the provision of its travel products in the UK and Ireland.
Insure and Go seals Mapfre deal
Insure and Go has agreed a six year deal with Spanish insurer Mapfre for the provision of its travel products in the UK and Ireland.
News analysis: H1 reinsurer results slump
Bermudan reinsurers recorded huge drops in profits following heavy claims from the catastrophes experienced in the first half of the year, though elsewhere some reinsurers fared better, writes Katherine Blackler.
Ocaso retains A+ rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of Ocaso Seguros y Reaseguros.
Ocaso retains A+ rating
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of Ocaso Seguros y Reaseguros.
Gable doubles GWP
Gable Holdings has produced gross written premium of £8.63m (H1 2009: £4.0m) for the six months ended 30 June 2010.
Gable doubles GWP
Gable Holdings has produced gross written premium of £8.63m (H1 2009: £4.0m) for the six months ended 30 June 2010.
Legal update - insurance law reform: Out of pocket
Emma Rice looks at the proposed changes to insurance law, which currently does not recognise an obligation to pay damages over failure to pay claims, and what it could mean for insurers.
European legislators cautious over legal liability expansion
Recent legislative developments across Europe reveal a level of conservatism among legislators who are cautious over the pace at which legal liability should expand in Continental Europe.
European legislators cautious over legal liability expansion
Recent legislative developments across Europe reveal a level of conservatism among legislators who are cautious over the pace at which legal liability should expand in Continental Europe.