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EU and US sign covered agreement
The European Union and the United States has today signed the so-called covered agreement on prudential reinsurance measures.
UK businesses call for three-year Brexit transitional deal
Insurers have joined more than 100 businesses in signing a letter to the Brexit negotiators asking for a transition period of up to three years.
JLT acquires Belgian broker Belgibo
JLT has acquired Belgian specialty broker Belgibo from Exmar Group to further secure a post-Brexit presence on the continent.
Blog: A dozen UK and European insurtech start-ups to watch in 2017 and beyond – part two
In preparation for Post's Digital Insurance World event, here are six more insurtech start-ups to watch.
Blog: Caravanning, a journey to cross-selling lands
Caravanning clients offer brokers many cross-selling opportunities, writes Graeme Hamilton, head of leisure insurance at Jackson Lee Underwriting.
EU watchdog warns against 'letter box' post-Brexit hubs
Europe’s insurance watchdog has warned firms and regulators against setting up post-Brexit shell companies that delegate operations to parents in London.
Ageas's Bart De Smet on why insurers don't need start-ups to innovate
The hype around insurtech start-ups should not overshadow the in-house innovations coming from incumbent insurance companies, writes Ageas’s CEO Bart De Smet, defending the ‘internal incubator’ model.
MS Amlin's European business heads to Belgium due to Brexit
MS Amlin is to re-domicile its European business, Amlin Insurance Societas Europaea to Belgium in response to Brexit.
Lloyd's to submit Brussels structure in September
Lloyd’s of London will submit a formal application for its Brussels hub structure in September, the corporation's CEO has said.
QBE opts for Brussels EU base
Australian global insurer QBE has decided to move its EU headquarters from London to Brussels.
RSA chooses Luxembourg for post-Brexit hub
Insurance giant RSA is to set up an office in Luxembourg in response to the UK’s decision to exit the European Union.
Empty shells or letter boxes ‘not acceptable’ post-Brexit subsidiaries, EU regulator says
Insurers looking to set up a post-Brexit base in the European Union will need to ensure their relocation plans have the proper supervision, the chairman of the European insurance watchdog has said.
Gen Re boss appointed MD for Guy Carpenter Benelux
Hans van Oort has been appointed as the managing director of Guy Carpenter Benelux and will be responsible for leading the company’s presence in Belgium.
EU gets go ahead to sign covered agreement with US
The European Council has approved the signing of the covered agreement with the United States that would harmonise insurance and reinsurance regulation on both sides of the Atlantic.
Industry set against merger of EU insurer and bank regulators
Proposals to merge the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority with the European Union’s banking regulator would damage the effectiveness of consumer protection and prudential oversight, according to Insurance Europe.
Editor's comment: Surprise!
I probably wouldn’t make a very good insurer or broker as I love a good surprise and I deal quite well with change.
Brexit: The location game
With Brexit negotiations now launched, insurers are taking steps to secure their access to the European market. How many will follow Lloyd's to Belgium?
Brussels move will affect fewer than 100 staff at Lloyd's
Lloyd’s of London anticipates fewer than 100 staff will be needed to operate its European post-Brexit subsidiary, chief financial officer John Parry said.
Ireland urged to ‘draw lessons’ from Lloyd’s Brussels decision
Ireland’s trade body for insurance said lessons need to be learned from Lloyd’s decision to pass up on Dublin as its European subsidiary.
Compre acquires UK business of AG Insurance
Insurance and reinsurance legacy specialist Compre has acquired the UK business in run-off of the Belgian (re)insurer AG Insurance for an undisclosed sum.
R&Q acquires legacy book from Belgian insurer
Randall and Quilter has taken on a portfolio of legacy exposures from Aviabel.
Axa Belgium to cut 650 jobs in strategic restructure
Axa Belgium has announced a strategic plan for 2020 that could lead to up to 650 redundancies.
Euro 2016: Belgium v Ireland food match-up - Final score 4:5
Belgium is meeting Ireland in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of food industry performances and trading risks?
Euro 2016: Belgium v Italy engineering industry match-up - Final score 3:3
Belgium is meeting Italy in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of engineering industry performances and trading risks?