Travel insurance
Mapfre consolidates Italian position with travel tie-up
Mapfre Assistance has signed an agreement with Intermundial company,the third biggest Spanish travel insurance group by market share, to provide a range of policies on the Italian market.
Zurich launches travel products for UAE residents
Zurich Insurance Group has launched a suite of travel insurance products specifically tailored for residents of the United Arab Emirates.
I-Smart targets 'big market share' after launching insurance offering
Claims management firm I-Smart is eyeing a "significant insurance market share" after launching an initial range of products such as gadget, home and travel insurance.
Age charities warn insurance industry signposting will be scrutinised closely
The effectiveness of the industry's signposting service is expected to come under increased scrutiny from age-related charities, following the Home Office decision to exempt financial services from the incoming Equality Act.
Drunken holidaymakers invalidate travel insurance, research reveals
Travellers have been warned that they could invalidate their travel insurance if they have an incident on holiday while under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs.
Few Brits buy travel insurance for holidays, Hiscox finds
Britons are opting not to buy travel insurance for their holidays, research by insurer Hiscox has revealed.
Money Supermarket dominates Google search rankings a second time
Money Supermarket came top of the natural search rankings on Google searches for car, home and travel insurance for the second quarter running, online marketing solutions provider Gravytrain has revealed.
Anglo-Arab launches war and terrorism travel cover
Anglo-Arab Insurance Brokers launched the first online global travel plan to include war and terrorism cover as standard at the Arab Travel Markets Conference in Dubai on 30 April.
Allianz Global Assistance posts record turnover for 2011
Allianz Global Assistance, of which Mondial Assistance UK is a member, achieved global turnover in excess of €2bn for the first time (€2.05bn) representing an increase of 8.5% over 2010.
Quidco Compare adds home and travel
Cashback and voucher comparison site Quidco Compare is expanding into home and travel insurance.
Bharti Axa aims to grow with focus on coastal cyclone-prone areas
Indian insurers must raise awareness of the need for insurance in cyclone-prone coastal areas, according to Amarnath Ananthanarayanan, chief executive and managing director of Bharti Axa General Insurance.
Travel insurance: Expedition exclusions
With the popularity of overseas breaks showing no sign of abating, travel cover has the potential to grow. However, insurers in the sector are never far from controversy.
Post magazine - 19 April 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Euler Hermes boss rejects talk of Thomas Cook pull out
Euler Hermes director Mark Wyatt has denied reports stating that his firm has pulled its cover on Thomas Cook, insisting the business continues to write "significant levels of cover" for the travel company.
Alvert appointed CEO for Mapfre Assistance
Pablo Alvert has been appointed CEO and regional director for Mapfre Assistance, the UK arm of Mapfre Asistencia.
Signposting service for older drivers given Home Secretary seal of approval
Theresa May has thrown her support behind an Association of British Insurers and British Insurance Brokers Association agreement geared towards ensuring older drivers are able to obtain car insurance.
Starr expects "rapid expansion" after gaining Japan licence
Starr Indemnity & Liability has been granted a foreign non-life insurance licence in Japan.
Non-standard risks: looking for an alternative
With a large number of insurers wary of taking on non-standard personal lines risks, specialists are carving their own niche.
Starr expands in APAC with Singapore direct licence
Insurance and travel assistance group Starr Companies has been granted a direct general licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to operate as a direct insurer in the republic.
Mondial Assistance to sell cover through travel club
Travel insurer Mondial Assistance UK has secured a new contract with luxury travel club Voyage Privé to administer the sale of single trip travel insurance policies.
Croatian Insurance Market - Latest market trends
Challenging economic conditions saw most lines in the Croation insurance sector suffer. Hvroje Paukovic provides an overview of the market.
Mapfre's new chairman predicts growth
Antonio Huertas has said the Spanish insurer expects to achieve revenues of more than €25,000m in 2012, equivalent to a 6% increase, in a year that will be "hard" and "demanding".
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Travel insurance becomes compulsory in Malasyia
From 1 March, those travelling out of Malaysia will be required to buy travel insurance.