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PZU settlement and Polish exit adds €1.1bn to Eureko bottom line
Gross written premiums increased slightly over 2009 by 2% to €19.6bn against €19.3bn in 2008.
PZU settlement and Polish exit adds €1.1bn to Eureko bottom line
Gross written premiums increased slightly over 2009 by 2% to €19.6bn against €19.3bn in 2008.
Swiss insurer reports 39.1% leap in profits
Business volume rose 20% to CHF 6,711m (2008: CHF 5712.3m), and it had a combined ratio (net) of 91.8 per cent (2008: 89.1 per cent).
Aegis London outlines plans for Prague
The group will be holding its third annual European Energy Conference at the Inter Continental Praha hotel in Prague from the 14-15 April, 2010.
Aegis London outlines plans for Prague
The group will be holding its third annual European Energy Conference at the Inter Continental Praha hotel in Prague from the 14-15 April, 2010.
Ceiops stress test highlights industry resolve in the face of crises
Ceiops has declared that in an adverse scenario, which mirrored the development of capital markets between the end of September 2008 and the end of September 2009, its recent exercise resulted only in a marginal impact of a loss of 10bn euro,…
Ceiops stress test highlights industry resolve in the face of crises
Ceiops has declared that in an adverse scenario, which mirrored the development of capital markets between the end of September 2008 and the end of September 2009, its recent exercise resulted only in a marginal impact of a loss of 10bn euro,…
Exeter and Pioneer launch online broker portal
Specialist PMI provider Exeter Friendly has unveiled a new advisor portal in conjunction with income protection insurer Pioneer.
NIG raids Axa, Hiscox and Travelers for regional underwriting managers
NIG has made a series of senior underwriting appointments to spearhead a “major push” for regional SME business
Nordic player vows to be more "aggressive" after rebrand
From August 2010, the TrygVesta insurance group will assume the simpler name of Tryg.
Spotlight on Spain - The Spanish direct insurance market
At its traditionalist heart, the insurance industry has always existed on the tried and tested intermediary-based distribution channel, with the broker or agent, a champion of the policyholder, working tirelessly to find the consumer the best deal.
Plum aims to double new business
Plum Underwriting has outlined its intention to double new business and grow its agency base in 2010.
European risk managers join chorus of concern over Solvency II
The Federation of Europe Risk Management Associations today said that although it supports the goal of Solvency II, its members are concerned by the impact the recommendations of the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors…
European risk managers join chorus of concern over Solvency II
The Federation of Europe Risk Management Associations today said that although it supports the goal of Solvency II, its members are concerned by the impact the recommendations of the Committee of European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors…
Omega shareholders agree to board restructure
Six new non-executive directors on board, five go at insurer.
Q&A - Markel
In the latest of a regular focus on European insurance companies and brokers, Insurance Insight talks to Esteban Manzano, managing director, Markel Spain.
Post Europe Q&A - Markel
In the latest of a regular focus on European insurance companies and brokers, Post Europe talks to Esteban Manzano, managing director, Markel Spain.
Home & Legacy joins Keychoice
Home & Legacy has become the latest insurance provider to join the household panel of Keychoice network.
World Trade Centre captive reaches $657m settlement for worker claims
WTC Captive Insurance, a victims’ fund set up after the September 11th terrorist attacks, reached a settlement of as much as $657m with 10,000 workers claiming respiratory illness stemming from rescue and recovery efforts at the site.
Buffett takes $100 000 salary for 29th year
Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett received a $100 000 salary for a 29th straight year but reimburses the (re)insurance giant for postage and phone calls.
Argo announces $30m share repurchase
The Argo Group has announced that it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with Goldman Sachs for $17.5 m of its common stock.
Allianz boss ready for Tesco-sized affinity deal after VW tie up
Jon Dye told Post: "Could we do a deal of that size, yes, why not. This is Allianz, it is an enormous business."
Allianz sees GI go backwards in Germany
Premium income in property and casualty insurance slipped 1.2 percent, to EUR 9.2bn (EUR 9.3 bn), with prices under pressure all across the market, especially in motor insurance.
Allianz sees GI go backwards in Germany
Premium income in property and casualty insurance slipped 1.2 percent, to EUR 9.2bn (EUR 9.3 bn), with prices under pressure all across the market, especially in motor insurance.