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Solvency II QIS5 revealed
The results of the quantitative impact assessment 5 for Solvency II are in and it is bad news for Europe’s small insurers. The regulator highlighted the strong capital position of the market but as Vic Wyman explains insurers still have plenty to be…
Post Europe: Solvency II QIS5 revealed
The results of the quantitative impact assessment 5 for Solvency II are in and it is bad news for Europe’s small insurers. The regulator highlighted the strong capital position of the market but as Vic Wyman explains insurers still have plenty to be…
Why US Federal Excise Tax matters to Europe
The US Internal Revenue Service is keen to combat tax evasion and is tightening its federal excise tax enforcement procedures. Asher Harris looks at affect FET has on European insurers doing business with US firms and the resultant cascading effect.
Post Europe: Why US Federal Excise Tax matters to Europe
The US Internal Revenue Service is keen to combat tax evasion and is tightening its federal excise tax enforcement procedures. Asher Harris looks at affect FET has on European insurers doing business with US firms and the resultant cascading effect.
Groupama survey highlights SME broker oversight
Brokers servicing the SME sector are missing a strong revenue generating opportunity, according to a new survey of over 4,000 commercial brokers by Groupama Insurances.
Government called to cut business red tape
Software company MSM has called on the government to cut red tape for businesses as part of its budget announcement next week.
Allianz Retail launches clear private car product with SSP
Allianz Retail’s clear private car product has launched with SSP in the latest stage of its deployment.
NIG names regional underwriting boss
NIG has appointed Stuart Webb as head of regional trading.
EC takes France to court for failings on industrial pollution
On the recommendation of environment commissioner Janez Potočnik, the European Commission is taking France to the European Court of Justice for failing to comply with European Union rules on industrial emissions.
EC takes France to court for failings on industrial pollution
On the recommendation of environment commissioner Janez Potočnik, the European Commission is taking France to the European Court of Justice for failing to comply with European Union rules on industrial emissions.
Hiscox targets aggressive growth in commercial with new appointments
Specialist insurer Hiscox has added to its UK professions and specialty commercial division with the appointments of Samantha Newman as head of emerging professional indemnity and charities, and Ann Meaden as senior development underwriter.
Allianz and BMW Group expand European partnership
BMW Group Financial Services has agreed a deal to offer its customers Allianz' payment protection insurance and guaranteed asset protection insurance in Germany, Italy and France.
Allianz and BMW Group expand European partnership
BMW Group Financial Services has agreed a deal to offer its customers Allianz' payment protection insurance and guaranteed asset protection insurance in Germany, Italy and France.
Ex-Lloyds chief tipped for Aviva chairman role
Former Lloyds banking chief, Eric Daniels, is among the candidates to become the next chairman of Aviva, according to reports.
Voyager launches Asian wedding product
Niche insurance provider Voyager has launched a new wedding insurance product designed for Asian-style weddings.
Chaucer reduces 2010 cat loss estimates
Chaucer has reduced its best estimate for claims arising from the 2010 New Zealand earthquake and Australian floods.
Jubilee outsources motor claims
Jubilee Insurance has outsourced its run-off motor claims to Beachcroft.
FSA publishes PRO
The Financial Services Authority has published the Prudential Risk Outlook which sets out its assessment of macro economic and financial trends as a context for its micro-prudential regulation and supervision of firms.
IRM launches Bermuda group
The London-based Institute of Risk Management is set to launch a new regional group in Bermuda.
Prospx partners with Assurex to expand into EMEA
Prospx, developer of an on-demand search and sales collaboration solution for the commercial insurance industry, is extending its platform to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa through its relationship with Assurex Global.
Prospx partners with Assurex to expand into EMEA
Prospx, developer of an on-demand search and sales collaboration solution for the commercial insurance industry, is extending its platform to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa through its relationship with Assurex Global.
DWF appoints insurance partner
DWF has appointed Christopher Ryan as a commercial insurance partner at the firm’s expanding London office.
Ink enters care sector
Ink Insurance is to offer products for the charity and care sectors through Ink Charity.
Insurance investors “do not understand” risk appetite
Around of third of insurers believe that their own investors do not understand their risk appetite, a Towers Watson Solvency II QIS 5 survey has revealed.