Spain
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.
Interview: Andrew Horton, Beazley
Beazley CEO Andrew Horton speaks to Post about the company's UK, Europe and international expansion programme.
Kartesia leads €25m investment in Vet+a
European debt investor Kartesia has invested €25m (£21m) in Spanish insurance software group Vet+a.
Zurich’s Guy Miller on why recovery is an opportunity for reform
A synchronised global recovery is an opportunity for reform, not for complacency, argues Guy Miller, chief market strategist and head of macroeconomics, Zurich.
Beazley to open Barcelona office in Europe expansion
Beazley has launched its Europe expansion with the opening of a Barcelona office.
Ex F1 mechanic to speak at IBIS 2017
A former Formula One race mechanic will address the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium taking place in June in Madrid.
Building Block expands into Spain
Malta-based Building Block has signed an agreement with broker Slora to sell gadget insurance in Spain.
Connected garage among topics of IBIS 2017
The collision repair market and the connected garage are among the topics that will be discussed by the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium at its global summit 2017 taking place in June in Madrid.
Aggregator websites now 'significant' distribution channel in Europe
Price comparison websites are now a “very significant” distribution channel for car and home insurance across Continental Europe.
Europe: The Insurance Distribution Directive and its expected impacts
The Insurance Distribution Directive aims to harmonise the regulatory landscape for insurance intermediaries in the European Union.
Markel International Spain restructures underwriting department
Markel International Spain has restructured its underwriting department into two areas, personal accident and liability.
Euro 2016: Spain v Turkey automotive match-up - Final score 4:3
Spain is meeting Turkey in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of automotive performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Spain v Czech Republic chemicals industry match-up - Final score 4:3
Spain is meeting the Czech Republic in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of chemicals industry performances and trading risks?
Europe: Building success for construction firms
The improving Spanish infrastructure sector offers an opportunity for local insurers.
Liberty poaches TMK property team for Madrid office
Liberty Specialty Markets is writing property insurance business from its Madrid office for the first time with the appointment of a new team from Tokio Marine Kiln.
UK, Turkey and Malta spur Mapfre growth
Spanish insurer Mapfre has posted a 46% increase in insurance premium revenue across Europe for the first nine months of 2015.
Spanish insurance market shows ‘resilience'
An AM Best report has revealed that the country's insurance market is showing resilience as companies begin to focus on profitability.
Mapfre takes 31% hit on H1 net profit
Spanish insurer Mapfre has reported a 31% drop in post-tax profit for the first six months of 2015 to €315.6m (£223m).