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Fringe markets to drive takaful gross contributions to $12bn
Global takaful contributions grew by 19% to $8.3bn in 2010, according to Ernst & Young's World Takaful Report 2012.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Willis launches new online trading portal with Simply Business
Willis has teamed up with Simply Business to launch eQuote, a new e-trading comparison platform for the exclusive use of Willis Networks members in the UK.
TT Club still in surplus despite 2011 cats
Freight transport and logistics insurer the TT Club has said it kept its combined ratio below 100% in 2011 despite a record year for catastrophe claims.
Groupama signs Ebike deal
Groupama Insurances has signed an agreement to become the sole underwriter of motorcycle policies sold through Ebike, the online motorbike insurance provider.
Which? investigation reveals insurers 'taking consumers for a ride'
Consumer group Which? has accused home and motor insurers of charging policyholders exorbitant hidden fees for basic policy changes and renewals.
Ferma launches European risk management research
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations is set to launch its 2012 Ferma benchmarking survey of risk management and risk managers in Europe and their views on the insurance market.
Integrated risk management absent in most APAC insurers
Despite strong progress in Japan, Australia, Taiwan and Singapore, most insurance companies in Asia-Pacific are still formalising their enterprise risk management governance structures.
Argo appoints Jameel in Dubai
Argo Group International Holdings has appointed Nasurudeen Jameel as a senior casualty and professional underwriter for Argo Re (DIFC) in Dubai.
Iran insuring oil tankers as sanctions bite
Iran is insuring tankers transporting its oil to buyers at a cost of millions of dollars per delivery, according to reports.
Mapfre Abraxas claims gap insurance shift
Car manufacturers and dealerships have responded positively to the good practice guidelines on gap insurance laid down by the Association of British Insurers just over 12 months ago, according to Mapfre Abraxas.
Admiral sells Italian aggregator Chiarezza
Admiral has sold its Chiarezza price comparison operation in Italy to BlackFin Assurance Courtage.
RSA launches renewables research scheme
RSA today launched its Rethinking Risk: Renewable Energy campaign at the European Wind Energy Association conference in Copenhagen.
Online exclusive: Using insurance analytics to retain customers
The global insurance industry is good at using data to manage risk, but will it wake up to the use of analytics to retain customers? Mindtree co-founder Scott Staples explains.
Italian negative watch poll results
When will Italy be released from its negative watch?
Ageas unveils The Ageas Bowl cricket ground
Ageas has unveiled The Ageas Bowl following the announcement of its new partnership with the home of Hampshire cricket.
Middle East guest blog: A silver lining?
The United Arab Emirates insurance industry went from denial of the financial crisis in 2008 to a rude awakening.
Transforming the future of insurance
Insurers responded well to the economic crisis by turning their focus to core underwriting, but as pressure continues to mount Jean Lassignardie asks how insurers will differentiate themselves in the future and whether policy administration could help.
Countdown to ISA: Q&A with Swiss Re's Qin Lu
As part of a series counting down to Insurance Strategy Asia, Insurance Insight spoke to Qin Lu about his views on the Chinese insurance market.
Islamic Financial Services Board admits five new members
The Islamic Financial Services Board has admitted five new organisations into its membership.
IAG expands in Asia with Malaysian acquisition
Insurance Australia Group's Malaysian joint venture, AmG Insurance Berhad, has agreed to acquire Kurnia Insurans Berhad for RM1.55bn (€384m).
Motor insurers in the BBC Watchdog firing line
Admiral, More Than and Swiftcover were all criticised over renewal rates on the BBC's Watchdog programme which aired last night.
Post Blog: Lloyd's, losses and the London Business Forum
'Lloyd's announces £500m loss' and 'Richard Ward's surprise that this hasn't been reflected in rates' has been all over the press in recent weeks.
Axa appoints new product household director
Axa Personal Lines has recruited Gareth Howell who will be based in its Cobham offices.