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Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Skiers rescued from European slopes face £16,000 bill
Skiers hurt or lost on the slopes in Europe could find themselves being presented with an average bill for £16,000 (€19,000) if a search and rescue team is called out to help them, according to research by Complete Ski.
Broker focus - Personal lines: Survival tactics
Embattled personal lines brokers are facing a tough climate with falling incomes and business volumes, but those willing to adapt to the new environment can survive and prosper.
Europ Assistance UK completes MBO
Europ Assistance’s UK and Ireland arm has been the subject of a management buyout, Post has learned.
Gallagher Heath agrees five year trade union deal with UIA
Gallagher Heath Insurance Services will provide motor and travel insurance to members of UK trade unions after signing a five year partnership deal with UIA.
Generali, RSA and XL Group believed to insure stricken cruise ship
The Costa Concordia, which ran aground on Friday, is believed to have been insured by companies including RSA Insurance Group, Assicurazioni Generali SpA, and XL Group.
Travellers urged to consider ash cover after Etna eruption
Fears of a repeat of 2010’s travel chaos have surfaced after Europe’s highest volcano Mount Etna, began erupting over the weekend, ejecting lava and ash into the air.
Post Intelligence Benchmarking - Commercial insurers: Winners and losers
The annual Insurance 360 Business Insurers Insight Report service rankings show some steady, some on ladders - and some on snakes.
Travel insurers criticised over ongoing medical warranties
A rising number of Britons travelling overseas are being left without cover by insurers implementing medical clauses after policies are sold, according to consumer watchdog Which?
19 December: A not so bright idea
Finding your keys after an alcohol-fuelled night out is never easy. Perhaps even less so when you are on holiday.
12 December: Unhappy camper
Having worked hard all year, Mr Policyholder was looking forward to his annual camping holiday.
11 December: Snap-happy sea-lion
Lost or stolen cameras are probably one of the more common travel insurance claims. But the nature of this one was slightly more imaginative than the usual.
Erv Italia and TicketOne offer new ticket protection cover
Travel insurance specialist Erv Italia, has partnered entertainment ticketing service provider, Ticket One Spa, to offer a new ticket protection policy.
9 December: Tourist attractions
The architecture isn’t the only thing that attracts visitors to Amsterdam.
Review of the year - Health insurance: Seeds of change
Despite a tough 12 months, and gloom forecast for 2012, the health insurance sector has planted important seeds for future growth this year.
5 December: Come fly with me?
Completing the first year of an undergraduate course is certainly cause for celebration.
4 December: High-end handbag
Boasting what is said to be one of the most diverse game-viewing experiences in Africa, Mrs Policyholder and her family could barely contain their excitement at visiting Kruger National Park.
Nationale Suisse rated at 'A-'
Schweizerische National-Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG has achieved a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of "a-".
1 December: Taking the piste
An estimated 10 million people visit The Principality of Andorra each year, drawn by the winter sports, summer climate and duty-free goods.
Cigna finalises acquisition of First Assist
Cigna has finalised the acquisition of First Assist Insurance Services following regulatory approval from the UK’s Financial Services Authority in late October.
Travel insurer offers 15% discount to skiers wearing helmets
A travel insurance company is trying to entice winter sports participants to wear helmets, by offering a 15% policy discount to skiers and snowboarders who commit to using head protection.
Allianz boldly goes into space insurance
Allianz Global Assistance has teamed up with the International Space Transport Association to offer cover for space tourism and commercial space flight.
Filo Diretto launches Amitravel with Kuoni Italia
Italian insurer Filo Diretto Group has partnered with tour operator Kuoni Italia to launch Amitravel, a travel insurance that covers medical expenses up to €90 000 (£77 105) for injury or illness.