Spain
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).
Foreign lorry accidents on UK motorways up 14%
Collisions on UK motorways involving foreign lorries have increased by 14% since 2012, according to statistics from credit hire firm Accident Exchange.
Catlin completes Insure the Box sale
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance has finalised its acquisition of Insure the Box and Drive Like a Girl from Catlin.
UK General reports 10.4% premium growth
Insurer UK General has reported an improved business performance premium for the 2014/15 year to £436m from £395m the year prior.
Cathedral leads consortia for Germanwings A320 war policy
Lancashire-owned Cathedral is leading the consortia on the Lufthansa war policy for the Germanwings Airbus A320 plane that crashed in France on 24 March.
Spanish MGA launches with Partner Re support
Spanish managing general agent Iberian Insurance Group has launched as part of a five-year commercial agreement with Partner Re Wholesale.
Cedants less likely to transfer business to reinsurers, says AM Best
Europe’s 20 largest cedants are benefitting from lower reinsurance rates and stronger bargaining power according to ratings agency AM Best.
Ace launches local cyber units throughout continental Europe
Ace Group today unveiled a new, independent cyber risk business unit designed to provide local specialist expertise across continental Europe.
Blog: Diff'rent strokes to move the world (of insurance)
As a popular 1970s/80s US sitcom noted: ‘the world don't move to the beat of just one drum; what might be right for you, may not be right for some' - a theme tune that is as relevant to insurance markets as it is in the wider world.
IWDC14: Mapfre direct business 'on the right path' following DLG deal
Mapfre global direct insurance managing director Jose Luis Bernal has credited the acquisition of Direct Line Group’s German and Italian businesses with helping put his firm’s direct proposition “on the right path”.
IWDC14: Commissions and Solvency II on Spanish regulator's agenda
Fees and commissions feature prominently on the Spanish insurance and pensions regulator’s agenda, despite a significant focus being placed on the transposition of Solvency II.
Mapfre sees year-to-date revenues inch up to €19.8bn
Spanish insurer Mapfre has recorded revenues of €19.8bn in the first nine months of 2014, a 1.6% increase on its 2013 result.
JLT March Re set up through joint venture
JLT Re has entered a reinsurance joint venture agreement with Spanish capital insurance broker March JLT.