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Insurance law can be an enterprise issue, warns Luzzi
Insurance law can be an enterprise-wide issue, so it's essential that risk managers understand what happens when the law is applied in business, Jorge Luzzi said today.
Reinsurer stocks plummet amid flood fears
Shares in Munich Re and Hannover Re fell around 3.5% to the bottom of pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index as flooding in parts of Europe raises the prospect of hefty damage claims.
Tim Ablett – An obituary
It is often said the insurance industry lacks the characters it once had.Thus it was with great sadness the sector mourned the passing of Tim Ablett last month, someone who had made a significant contribution to the sector through both his business…
Covéa shakes up commercial lines team
Covéa has made some senior changes to its commercial lines underwriting team.
Fleet UK launches telematics product for SME fleets
THB Group subsidiary Fleet UK has teamed up with sister company Cardinus, Zurich and telematics consultancy JGCH, to launch a telematics solution for small to medium sized fleets.
Arista reports boosted £1.7m Ebitda in 2012
Commercial lines underwriting specialist Arista Insurance has posted an Ebitda of £1.709m for 2012, up from the £1.334m achieved in 2011.
Aviva acquires Perth office
Aviva has purchased its Pitheavlis building in Perth, which it previously leased and where 1300 of the insurers’ employees are based.
Post Intelligence – company profile: The John Lewis Partnership
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report studies the John Lewis Partnership’s strategy and operations.
Post Intelligence – company profile: Lloyds Banking Group
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report studies Lloyds Banking Group’s strategy, operations and financial performance.
Post Intelligence – company profile: Barclays
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Barclays’ strategy and performance in 2013.
Axa chief urges French president to learn from British mistakes
Axa chairman and chief executive Henri de Castries has called for French president François Hollande to "learn the lessons of Britain's experience" in the 1970s and tackle the levels of debt in France's economy.
Post Intelligence – company profile: Ageas
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Ageas’ strategy and performance in 2012.
Post Intelligence – company profile: QBE Europe
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report studies QBE Europe’s strategy and operations in 2012.
Post Intelligence – company profile: Allianz
Produced by Post Intelligence in association with Brook Intelligence, this comprehensive company report highlights Allianz SE’s strategy and performance in 2012.
R&Q completes French acquisition
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has closed the acquisition of the share capital of French domiciled insurer La Réassurance Intercontinentale from MMA.
Hong Kong premiums grow 15% in Q1
Total gross premiums in Hong Kong climbed 15.2% year on year to HK72.4bn ($9.3bn) according to the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
Kennedys merges with aviation specialists Gates and Partners
Kennedys has agreed a merger with specialist aviation and aerospace law firm Gates and Partners.
Allianz rebrands Your Cover in bid for greater UK recognition
German insurance giant Allianz has launched a brand building campaign in a bid to make Allianz a household name in the UK.
Pressure mounts for riot damages reform
MPs and local authorities are keeping up the pressure to get a better deal for property owners and businesses in the wake of the riots of summer 2011.
DAC Beachcroft appoints former regulator to Madrid practice
International law firm DAC Beachcroft has appointed a new partner to its Madrid-based insurance regulatory practice.
EHIC rejection could hit travel premiums warns Columbus Direct
The use of travel insurance as a substitute for the European Health Insurance Card is starting to affect travel insurance premiums for European countries including Spain, Greece and Cyprus, according to travel insurer Columbus Direct.
Travel premiums set to rise if insurance is used as substitute of EHIC
Travel insurance premiums for countries like Spain, Greece and Cyprus are set to rise if European nations keep referring people to private hospitals instead of providing the care they are entitled to under European Law, Columbus Direct has warned.