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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%.
RSA swoops for marine business
RSA's Danish subsidiary Codan Forsikring A/S has acquired the renewal rights to TrygVesta's marine hull portfolio for DKK 50m (£6m) in cash.
RSA swoops for marine business
RSA's Danish subsidiary Codan Forsikring A/S has acquired the renewal rights to TrygVesta's marine hull portfolio for DKK 50m (£6m) in cash.
Secret Millionaire broker speaks to Post about his television experience
Former Protectagroup chief executive Paul Ragan starred in this week's Channel 4 show Secret Millionaire.
Mutual body blasts solvency II plans
"If the principle of proportionality introduced by Solvency II does not work in practice, we are likely to see aggressive market consolidation," claims AMICE boss.
Mutual body blasts solvency II plans
"If the principle of proportionality introduced by Solvency II does not work in practice, we are likely to see aggressive market consolidation," claims AMICE boss.
Omega claims gains elsewhere offset Lloyd's reduction
The group's gross premium income remained almost static on US$265.8m (2008: US$265.4m), although Omega claimed to nhave seen "significant growth in new operating platforms in Bermuda and US".
CEA: still time to get Solvency II right despite fears over Ceiops
A new CEA report demonstrates that overly prudent capital requirements would restrict the insurance industry's role not only as a risk-absorber but also as an institutional investor financing long-term economic growth.
CEA: still time to get Solvency II right despite fears over Ceiops
A new CEA report demonstrates that overly prudent capital requirements would restrict the insurance industry's role not only as a risk-absorber but also as an institutional investor financing long-term economic growth.
The Aldermanbury Declaration - live webinar today at 3:30. Sign up now
Post, as part of its Investing in the Profession Campaign, is hosting this week a special, live, and interactive, online debate on the insurance industry's latest initiative to boost professionalism - The Aldermanbury Declaration.
Munich Re boss confident of €2bn profit in 2010 despite early losses
Gross premiums written rose by 9.5% to €41.4bn (€37.8bn). But if exchange rates had remained the same, premium volume would have increased by 9.9% compared with the previous year.
Munich Re boss confident of €2bn profit in 2010 despite early losses
Gross premiums written rose by 9.5% to €41.4bn (€37.8bn). But if exchange rates had remained the same, premium volume would have increased by 9.9% compared with the previous year.
Swiss Re gives quake and Xynthia loss estimates
Reinsurer claims losses for the European winter storm to be approximately $100m.
Swiss Re gives quake and Xynthia loss estimates
Reinsurer claims losses for the European winter storm to be approximately $100m.
Fortis international GI arm COR worsens to 107.8% in 2009
The group recorded an overall net profit EUR 456m, although its non life business net profit of EUR 74m, was negatively impacted by higher claims in Belgium and the UK.
Fortis international GI arm COR worsens to 107.8% in 2009
The group recorded an overall net profit EUR 456m, although its non life business net profit of EUR 74m, was negatively impacted by higher claims in Belgium and the UK.
Fortis Insurance to be rebranded "Ageas"
In a statemement it added: "This change of identity is a logical next step in our evolution from bancassurer to international insurance company. Our new name confirms our rebirth as a new company, but one that will benefit from past experience and the…
Fortis Insurance to be rebranded "Ageas"
In a statemement it added: "This change of identity is a logical next step in our evolution from bancassurer to international insurance company. Our new name confirms our rebirth as a new company, but one that will benefit from past experience and the…
Towergate unveils two new quote and buy facilities
Broker to target musicians, entertainers and sole traders with launches.