Belgium
Ageas records loss in quarter one
Ageas today reported a 20% increase in premium over the first quarter of 2010 to EUR 5bn when compared with Q1 2009.
Ageas records loss in quarter one
Ageas today reported a 20% increase in premium over the first quarter of 2010 to EUR 5bn when compared with Q1 2009.
CEA boss outlines concerns to Commission public hearing
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, today reiterated its support for the EU’s new Solvency II regulatory regime but called for more work to be done on the Level 2 measures that will put the flesh on the bones of the Framework…
CEA boss outlines concerns to Commission public hearing
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, today reiterated its support for the EU’s new Solvency II regulatory regime but called for more work to be done on the Level 2 measures that will put the flesh on the bones of the Framework…
Fortis to liquidate sub-holding to focus on insurance
As a first step towards simplifying its structure, Fortis today said it plans to liquidate its sub-holding Fortis Brussels SA/NV.
Fortis to liquidate sub-holding to focus on insurance
As a first step towards simplifying its structure, Fortis today said it plans to liquidate its sub-holding Fortis Brussels SA/NV.
Overall Xynthia loss put at Euros 1.28bn
Perils AG today disclosed its initial loss estimate for Windstorm Xynthia, which occurred at the end of February 2010.
Overall Xynthia loss put at Euros 1.28bn
Perils AG today disclosed its initial loss estimate for Windstorm Xynthia, which occurred at the end of February 2010.
Zurich revisits action plan as Quinn faces 12 April D-day
Zurich has outlined its appetite to renew business currently held by Quinn Insurance's UK arm, by offering brokers and customers a 90-day hold covered facility.
Former RSA CEO Bridget McIntyre set to take Fortis exec role
Former RSA UK CEO Bridget McIntyre is in line to become a non executive director of Fortis.
Former RSA CEO Bridget McIntyre set to take Fortis exec role
Former RSA UK CEO Bridget McIntyre is in line to become a non executive director of Fortis.
Belgian insurer signs deal to help achieve solvency II compliance
Belgian insurance company Mercator has taken Barrie & Hibbert's Economic Scenario Generator. The main application of the ESG will be economic capital management and assistance in ALM decisions.
Belgian insurer signs deal to help achieve solvency II compliance
Belgian insurance company Mercator has taken Barrie & Hibbert's Economic Scenario Generator. The main application of the ESG will be economic capital management and assistance in ALM decisions.
Fortis international GI arm COR worsens to 107.8% in 2009
The group recorded an overall net profit EUR 456m, although its non life business net profit of EUR 74m, was negatively impacted by higher claims in Belgium and the UK.
Fortis international GI arm COR worsens to 107.8% in 2009
The group recorded an overall net profit EUR 456m, although its non life business net profit of EUR 74m, was negatively impacted by higher claims in Belgium and the UK.
CED International acquires Interiura
CED International has swooped for international claims handling network Interiura, from parent company Arag.
CED International acquires Interiura
CED International has swooped for international claims handling network Interiura, from parent company Arag.
Q&A - Vanbreda
In the second of a regular focus on European insurance companies and brokers, Insurance Insight talks to the management of Vanbreda, the Belgium-based broker, which is part of the EOS Risq group.
Post Europe Q&A - Vanbreda
In the second of a regular focus on European insurance companies and brokers, Post Europe talks to the management of Vanbreda, the Belgium-based broker, which is part of the EOS Risq group.
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.
European bancassurance remains viable claims Fitch
However, in its latest study is added there is limited benefit in running a conglomerate bank-insurance organization, where there are typically few operational links between a bank and an insurer.
European bancassurance remains viable claims Fitch
However, in its latest study is added there is limited benefit in running a conglomerate bank-insurance organization, where there are typically few operational links between a bank and an insurer.
Troubled Belgium financial services giant linked with train crash payout
Belgium banking and insurance group Ethias is understood to be the lead liability insurer of the state owned railway company NMBS SNCB involved in Monday's tragic train accident.