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Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles published on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Uniqa launches new motor products in Austria
Uniqa has launched a range of motor products in the Austrian market including a 'new car' product.
Indian regulator asked to help fix 'suicidal competition'
Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has directed the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority to suitably address the 'suicidal competition' among insurers as undercutting each other by offering policies at low premiums for a bigger market…
Indian home insurance market faces apathy
While the popularity of home loan insurance cover has shot up, hazard or home insurance cover is yet to pick up.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The top 10 most popular articles on insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Swiss Re launches into Middle East after being granted licence for DIFC
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has received a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Charnaud apppointed chairman of Marsh's infrastructure practice
Marsh has named Edwin Charnaud as chairman of its Global Infrastructure Practice.
MENA insurance market needs less fragmentation
The future of the Middle East and North Africa insurance market remains bright, but local insurance companies must transition from fragmented companies to become national champions, according to a survey.
Solvency II amendments poll
Are the Solvency II amendments enough?
Industrial assets underinsured by up to 60% in Asia
Telecommunications, energy and petrochemical companies are underinsuring their industrial assets by 30% to 60% in Asia, according to a new report by Marsh, and John Foord, an industrial asset valuation firm in Asia.
AIG and Allianz to target Chinese motor market
American International Group and Allianz SE have confirmed their interest in the Chinese motor market, which will soon be open to foreign insurers.
Liberty Mutual enters Russian P&C market with KIT acquisition
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group has acquired Russian insurance company KIT Finance Insurance allowing it to enter Russian's $21bn property and casualty market.
MMA's Fearn becomes executive deputy chairman of Covéa
Garry Fearn, currently chief executive of MMA Insurance, is to take on a new role as executive deputy chairman of Covéa Insurance.
Argo appoints Gooderson as cargo underwriter from Brit
Lloyd's insurer Argo International has appointed Paul Gooderson as cargo underwriter in its marine and speciality division.
UK Supreme Court rules on asbestos trigger
The UK Supreme Court has put an end to years of uncertainty regarding asbestos payouts, ruling that the trigger date for mesothelioma claims is the date of exposure.
Insurance Insight – top 10 stories
The 10 most read stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu over the past seven days.
Now Health streamlines claims admin for large groups
Health provider Now Health International has removed the requirement for large group members to provide a doctor's signature or original receipts for all new claims, regardless of size.
CED continues expansion in Spain with Tebex takeover
Loss adjusting and claims management firm CED has reinforced its position in Spain with the takeover of Tebex Daño Corporal.
Saudi Arabia poll result
Is Saudi Arabia the next growth market for insurance?
ISE 2012: Europe should prepare for the worst
European insurers should prepare for the worst but hope for the best according to Chris Smith, global Europe director for RSA.
ISE 2012: EIOPA sees ‘new spirit’ after Solvency II vote
There is a new spirit and momentum to Solvency II following this week’s vote according to the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.
ISE 2012: UK regulator’s emphasis on board role in risk management could attract “wrong” sort of execs
Following the bank crisis the Financial Services Authority in the UK has focused more closely on the board’s role in risk management in a move which could be bad for non-executive directors according to a legal expert.
ISE 2012: Ebusiness moves beyond selling insurance online to ‘personalised’ service
Insurers need to take ebusiness to the next level and personalise customer journeys to win business according to More than.
ISE 2012: Ageas says multi-channel distribution is essential for European insurers
Keynote speaker at Insurance Strategy Europe Bart De Smet, group chief executive officer at Ageas, told delegates how multi-channel distribution is essential for insurance in Europe and how his firm has restructured to reflect this.