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Ace Europe targets over-50s market with Netherlands pilot
Ace Europe is branching into the over-50s market with a pilot starting in the Netherlands in Q2 this year.
Travel insurance becomes compulsory in Malasyia
From 1 March, those travelling out of Malaysia will be required to buy travel insurance.
Neal becomes group CEO for QBE as O'Halloran retires
QBE Insurance Group has confirmed John Neal will succeed Frank O'Halloran as group chief executive officer when he retires.
Asian insurers warned to watch policy admin or repeat Europe's mistakes
Capgemini has warned insurers based in Asia Pacific that they should not rest on their laurels when it comes to policy administration or they will suffer the same issues European insurers are facing now.
Top 10 news stories
Find out what the market has been reading about this week with the top 10 news stories from www.insuranceinsight.eu
Japan's P&I club cuts cover for ships in Iran
Japan's P&I Club has confirmed it will only be able to provide a fraction of insurance coverage to tankers that transport Iranian oil under the new European Union sanctions.
View from the Top: Affinity in Central and Eastern Europe
In the last few years, many customers in Central Eastern Europe have welcomed a one stop-shop approach, appreciating the benefits of insuring their products at the same time as purchasing them.
Asia-Pacific legal review
The legal profession and the insurance sector depend on each other throughout the world and as Chambers Asia-Pacific 2012 launches its editor Shi-Ning Koay provides an overview of the legal insurance specialists and the markets in this region.
Market outlook poll results
Is 2012 looking better than 2012?
AIA Group sees 13% increase in profit
AIA Group has reported a 13% rise in operating profit after tax for the year ended 30 November 2011 to $1922m.
Assurant appoints European head of mobile business from Sony Ericsson
The European business unit of Assurant Solutions has appointed Nino Treusch as head of mobile business development for Europe.
Lancashire reveals $35m exposure to Costa Concordia
Lancashire Holdings has revealed, based on an industry loss of $850m, its exposure to the January Costa Concordia cruise ship loss is estimated to be approximately $35m net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums.
IRM launches Turkish version of ISO 31000 guidance
The Institute of Risk Management has launched a Turkish version of its ISO 31000 guidance.
China confirms motor market will open to foreign insurers
China's vice president, Xi Jinping, has met his opposite number Joe Biden in the US and confirmed China will open its market to foreign insurers.
Mapfre extends relationship with Dah Sing in China to road assistance
Road Assistance China has teamed up with Chinese insurance firm Dah Sing to offer its clients two new services.
Countdown to EIS: Q&A with panel member Jan Auerbach
Jan Auerbach is senior vice president for the European risk management division at Chubb and will be taking part in a panel debate on the varying role of the broker across Europe at Insurance Strategy Europe taking place in Brussels on Wednesday 21 and…
Direct Line Italy selects provider for improved claims management system
Direct Line Italy is launching a claims management system to support the company's continuous growth and maintain customer satisfaction.
William Russell launches global plans in Abu Dhabi
International expatriate insurance specialist William Russell has opened its global health, life and income protection insurance plans to businesses in Abu Dhabi.
Quinn could face jail time over contempt of court charges
Contempt of court proceedings have been started against Sean Quinn, former owner of Irish insurer Quinn.
Trygg-Hansa and Codan appoint COO from Alka
Trygg-Hansa and Codan, RSA's Scandinavian businesses, have appointed Niels Mortensen as their chief operating officer.
Indian insurance industry to go electronic in 2013
India's insurance sector could move into a paperless system next year, as the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority has confirmed it is currently choosing data repositories.
FATCA a significant operational challenge for European insurers
The proposed US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, published on 8 February, still remains a significant operational challenge for insurers, according to Ernst & Young.
Lloyd's takes $2.2bn hit for Thai floods
Lloyd's of London estimates its net claims from the flooding in Thailand last year to be $2.2bn.
Willis Re promotes Melia to CEO Willis Re International
Willis Re has appointed Tony Melia as chief executive officer of Willis Re International.