Spain
Insurance Insight Interview: Anne-Sofia Hedin
Sweden has attracted a lot of attention recently, not least because of RSA's growth plans there and the opening of a new Lloyd's representative office. Lynn Rouse speaks to Markel's general manager in Sweden Anne-Sofia Hedin to get a better of idea why…
Axa study compares GB young drivers with European counterparts
An international research study from Axa has shown that young British drivers are a better risk on the road than some of their European counterparts.
Axa study compares GB young drivers with European counterparts
An international research study from Axa has shown that young British drivers are a better risk on the road than some of their European counterparts.
Garratts agrees €700k warranty deal
Lancashire-based insurance broker Garratts has secured a contract to arrange tyre warranties worth €700 000 in Spain and Portugal.
Garratts agrees €700k warranty deal
Lancashire-based insurance broker Garratts has secured a contract to arrange tyre warranties worth €700 000 in Spain and Portugal.
Spotlight on Spain - The Spanish direct insurance market
At its traditionalist heart, the insurance industry has always existed on the tried and tested intermediary-based distribution channel, with the broker or agent, a champion of the policyholder, working tirelessly to find the consumer the best deal.
Post Europe Spotlight - The Spanish direct insurance market
At its traditionalist heart, the insurance industry has always existed on the tried and tested intermediary-based distribution channel, with the broker or agent, a champion of the policyholder, working tirelessly to find the consumer the best deal.
Interview: Lovells' Joaquin Ruiz Echauri
Santander's swoops for Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley have seen the Spanish financial services giant rapidly become synonymous with savings - not to mention Lewis Hamilton - in the UK and a household name. Alongside the continued…
The Post Europe Interview : Lovells' Joaquin Ruiz Echauri
Santander's swoops for Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley have seen the Spanish financial services giant rapidly become synonymous with savings - not to mention Lewis Hamilton - in the UK and a household name. Alongside the continued…
Q&A - Markel
In the latest of a regular focus on European insurance companies and brokers, Insurance Insight talks to Esteban Manzano, managing director, Markel Spain.
Post Europe Q&A - Markel
In the latest of a regular focus on European insurance companies and brokers, Post Europe talks to Esteban Manzano, managing director, Markel Spain.
Mapfre agrees €446m bancassurance deal with Caixa Catalunya
Spanish insurer Mapfre has agreed to jointly develop a range of insurance and pension products with Caixa Catalunya in a deal worth €446.8m (£403.3m)
Mapfre agrees €446m bancassurance deal with Caixa Catalunya
Spanish insurer Mapfre has agreed to jointly develop a range of insurance and pension products with Caixa Catalunya in a deal worth €446.8m (£403.3m)
French insurer finalises transaction after Barclays deal
After obtaining customary regulatory approvals, CNP Assurances had finalised the transaction with Rentipar Seguros SGPS for the sale of its stakes of 83.52% et 83.57% respectively in Global - Companhia de Seguros, S.A. and Global Vida - Companhia de…
French insurer finalises transaction after Barclays deal
After obtaining customary regulatory approvals, CNP Assurances had finalised the transaction with Rentipar Seguros SGPS for the sale of its stakes of 83.52% et 83.57% respectively in Global - Companhia de Seguros, S.A. and Global Vida - Companhia de…
Admiral: no sacred cows
Admiral has admitted there are "no sacred cows" among its burgeoning international operation, but that it remains committed to the loss making insurance businesses for now.
Fitch: French windstorm losses material, but managable
Fitch does not expect losses from the catastrophe to result in a material capital erosion for the French insurance market. The agency expects that the rating actions due to the storm are likely to be limited.
Fitch: French windstorm losses material, but managable
Fitch does not expect losses from the catastrophe to result in a material capital erosion for the French insurance market. The agency expects that the rating actions due to the storm are likely to be limited.
Admiral's international arm contributes £47m as profit jumps 7%
It added its customer numbers were up 19% to 2.08 million (2008: 1.75m), profit from UK car insurance was up 15% to £207m (2008: £180m).
Admiral's international arm contributes £47m as profit jumps 7%
It added its customer numbers were up 19% to 2.08 million (2008: 1.75m), profit from UK car insurance was up 15% to £207m (2008: £180m).
Spanish insurance industry suffers under weight of recession
Spanish insurers will continue to see their profitability squeezed as a result of the tough economic environment, according to Moody’s.
Spanish insurance industry suffers under weight of recession
Spanish insurers will continue to see their profitability squeezed as a result of the tough economic environment, according to Moody’s.
CNP's profits exceed €1bn
Premium income outside France surges 93.4% to €6.3 bn (up 65.8% under French GAAP) led by CNP Vita in Italy, Caixa Seguros in Brazil and CNP Vida in Spain.
Groupama outlines float and buy plan
Jean Azéma, Groupama CEO, details his ideas for the group in interview.