Articles by Stephanie Denton
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Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the transport risk management, as well as a View from the Top opinion on why 8th European Company Law Directive can help firms.
View from the Top: Faster, further and more safely
For insurers, the attractions of article 41 of 8th European Company Law Directive may not be immediately obvious, but I believe they will benefit from it as underwriters and as investors.
Transport risk management
With constantly shifting suppliers and sales markets as well as the increase in use of outsourced production sites, companies face more and more transport exposures for their cargo. As Pascal Matthey explains, fast and safe deliveries require a holistic…
Exclusive content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with a look at the European energy market, as well as a View From the Top opinion on why specialist understanding must come over pricing.
Exclusive energy market content now available
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is now live with a look at the European energy market, as well as a View From the Top opinion on why specialist understanding must come over pricing.
Renewable energy: evolving together
Investment in renewable energies is increasing at a rapid rate and the opportunities are plenty, however, as Ignacio Almazán explains insurers must evolve with this sector to ensure continued cover.
View from the top: Specialist understanding not price is the answer.
When I started in insurance, almost 30 years ago, the UK industry looked very different and an incredible amount has changed since then. The changes in the European market, however, have been equally dramatic.
Turkey and Russia upgraded by Coface
Coface has upgraded two of the largest emerging European countries. Turkey has come out of the crisis with a better risk rating and Russia, which was hard hit, has recovered to its pre-crisis level.
Turkey and Russia upgraded by Coface
Coface has upgraded two of the largest emerging European countries. Turkey has come out of the crisis with a better risk rating and Russia, which was hard hit, has recovered to its pre-crisis level.
Fitch revises Generali's outlook from negative to stable
Fitch Ratings has revised its outlooks on the Italian insurance company Assicurazioni Generali Spa's and its core subsidiaries' insurer financial strength ratings and long-term issuer default ratings from negative to stable.
Global environmental damage estimated to cost $28trn by 2050
Global environmental damage caused by human activity in 2008 represented a monetary value of $6.6trn, equivalent to 11% of global gross domestic product, a study reveals.
Fitch revises Generali's outlook from negative to stable
Fitch Ratings has revised its outlooks on the Italian insurance company Assicurazioni Generali Spa's and its core subsidiaries' insurer financial strength ratings and long-term issuer default ratings from negative to stable.
Global environmental damage estimated to cost $28trn by 2050
Global environmental damage caused by human activity in 2008 represented a monetary value of $6.6trn, equivalent to 11% of global gross domestic product, a study reveals.
Liberty Syndicates enters agricultural and weather reinsurance
Liberty Syndicates Management is entering the agricultural and weather reinsurance market through the hiring of a team of specialist underwriters.
Liberty Syndicates enters agricultural and weather reinsurance
Liberty Syndicates Management is entering the agricultural and weather reinsurance market through the hiring of a team of specialist underwriters.
Post Europe October: Exclusive online content now live
Post Europe October is now live with a review of the Portuguese general insurance market and a close look at rates across the continent, as well as the first in a regular View From the Top slot, and leading market commentary on European insurance regimes…
View From the Top: Facing Europe's new data protection laws
The European Union’s intention to harmonize data protection laws will have a significant impact on companies across the continent.
CEA warns of consumer detriment following ECJ ruling on sex
The CEA, the European insurance and reinsurance federation, has warned that there could be far-reaching implications for the price and availability of insurance cover if today’s opinion by the advocate general is upheld by the European Court of Justice.
Top 100 UK insurers - 2009
AM Best's top 100 insurer rankings in full, according to Financial Services Authority returns for 2009.
Remedy sought for global compliance headache
International business must keep compliant with shifting insurance regulations and tax regimes across the world, and on the back of research by Ferma Peter den Dekker asks if a single database could help reduce cost bases within impairing competition.
All change for financial reporting?
The International Accounting Standards Board has released its exposure draft with the intention to create a single international financial standard. Evan Bogardus explains how for many insurers, meeting these challenges head on could transform their…
Insurance Insight: European rates review
Insurers’ appetite to diversify into new product lines and geographical areas is bringing heightened levels of competition to lines across Europe. In the short term this is of benefit to insurance buyers but Edward Murray asks what the long term impact…
Insurance Insight: An in-depth review of general insurance in Portugal
Although the Portuguese insurance industry is one of the most well-established and resilient in the European Union Sam Barrett explains that it is still facing considerable challenges as the market responds to new legislation.
Insurance Insight October: Exclusive online content now live
Insurance Insight October is now live with a review of the Portuguese general insurance market and a close look at rates across the continent, as well as the first in a regular View From the Top slot, and leading market commentary on European insurance…