Insurer
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.
Danish insurer back in the black
Topdanmark's post-tax result for 2009 increased to a DKK 1446m profit from a DKK 189m loss in 2008
Italian insurer records rise in GI premiums
However, Vittoria Assicurazioni reported a net Profit attributable to parent company shareholders of € 16.9m in 2009, a drop of -16.1%.
Italian insurer records rise in GI premiums
However, Vittoria Assicurazioni reported a net Profit attributable to parent company shareholders of € 16.9m in 2009, a drop of -16.1%.
Aviva unveils broker claims guides
Aviva has launched a series on online guides for brokers outlining the details of their claims process.
Renaissance Re, Everest Re deliver loss estimates
Bermudian reinsurers Everest Re and Renaissance Re have said that they will be hit by losses from the Chilean earthquake earlier in March.
Renaissance Re, Everest Re deliver loss estimates
Bermudian reinsurers Everest Re and Renaissance Re have said that they will be hit by losses from the Chilean earthquake earlier in March.
Chile hit by two major aftershocks
Chile has been hit by two aftershocks from the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck of its coast less than a fortnight ago.
Consumer protection committee proposed
The Financial Services Authority, Office of Fair Trading and Financial Ombudsman Service have proposed the creation of a consumer protection committee to scan for emerging risks.
Baugh to head up European operation in Chartis shake-up
James Shea, currently regional president for Chartis Central Europe & Commonwealth of Independent States, will become managing director of Chartis UK.