Agriculture
Casualty insurers warned about recent legal deveopments
A ruling on pesticide manufacturers' liability, reforms to Spanish law on directors' and officers' cover and more stringent rules for Polish motor insurers, are among recent legislative changes with implications for European casualty insurers.
Reinsurance CORs fall "dramatically" in H1
Global reinsurers' operating performances improved significantly in the first half of 2012, according to Fitch's latest report.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Italy's drought crop damage close to $1bn
Italian farmers have suffered nearly €1bn ($1.23bn) in crop damage from drought, according to farm industry organisation Confagricoltura.
View from the Top: Beyond the bottom line
When the MDS team first heard about Swiss Re's planned involvement in a new food security initiative a few months ago, we were struck by the sense of responsibility and stewardship that the company's move represented.
TIP boosts HNW and agricultural team
The Insurance Partnership has strengthened its agricultural and private client teams with new appointments at offices in Hull and York.
Legal Update: Migrant Workers - Claims farming
The harvest season in the UK inevitably means a rise in migrant workers in the agricultural sector. The need to navigate questions of ethics, potential conflicts of interest and policy breaches means insurers must scrutinise related claims carefully
Novae Re exodus to damage reinsurance book
The resignations of the chief executive of Novae Re’s Zurich operation Gunter Saacke, chief underwriting officer Will Schuerch and 10 underwriters have sparked concerns that the insurer cannot retain business written by certain divisions.
Rural Insurance expands equine offering
Specialist agricultural insurer Rural Insurance has broadened its range of cover in the equine market in response to broker demand.
China publishes draft proposals on agricultural insurance
China has issued draft proposals for regulating agricultural insurance to solicit public opinion on the measures designed to promote the sound development of the farming sector, according to a circular published by the Legislative Affairs Office of the…
Chinese VP calls for growth in health and liability insurance
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan has called for reform and innovation in the Chinese insurance industry to help development.
Spotlight on environment: Extreme measures
Extreme weather events can have enormous economic costs, with huge uncertainty surrounding them. So how can this uncertainty be communicated in a meaningful way to decision makers?
Growth in green energy prompts Rural to enter market
Specialist agricultural insurer Rural, part of UKGI, is the latest business to launch a suite of green insurance products to meet the growing demand for cover from farmers investing in renewable energy schemes.
JLT expands in Ireland with FBD purchase
JLT Insurance Brokers (Ireland) has expanded its presence in the country with the acquisition of FBD Insurance Brokers.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Loss adjuster insight: Hitting the bullseye?
Insurance 360 takes another look at the performance of loss adjusting firms to reveal who is performing well and who needs to raise their game.
BSIA calls on insurers for support in fight against theft
The British Security Industry Association is calling on insurers to back the fight against rising levels of heavy machinery theft, following two recent incidents in Kent where criminals used mini diggers to rip out ATM machines.
Rural launches first equine delegated authority scheme
Rural Insurance, the agricultural arm of UK General Insurance Group, has launched equine insurance solutions.
AIR Worldwide launches multiple peril crop cover for China
Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide has launched a multiple peril crop insurance model for China.
Agriculture: Reaping the rewards
With a rise in the theft of agricultural plant equipment, the industry and police are striking back with new initiatives.
Groupama reports rise in net income despite €84m Greece hit
Groupama SA has reported premium income of €8.4bn for the first six months of 2011, down -2.5% on a like-for-like consolidation and exchange rate basis.
Insurers incensed as stolen vehicle unit faces closure
Plans to axe the Metropolitan Police's stolen vehicle unit next year could lead to the insurance industry funding even more police initiatives, it has been warned.
Allianz Re unveils new approach to crop insurance
Allianz Re's agriculture team is developing a new crop insurance approach which better manage Earth’s natural resources, the group announced today.
NIG appoints head of agricultural business
Commercial insurer NIG has appointed Andy Brock as its head of agricultural business.
British Insurance Awards 2011: Cream of the crop
CLAIMS INITIATIVE AWARD - WINNER - NFU MUTUAL