Europe
Axa posts solid global first half results despite 'headwinds'
Axa's underlying profits were flat at €3.1bn (£2.6bn) in the first half of 2016 compared to the same period last year, with net income climbing 4% to €3.2bn.
AIG's global commercial premiums shrink 21% in Q2
AIG's shares climbed 2.5% in after hours trading after returning to profit in the second quarter of 2016.
Interview: Inga Beale, Lloyd's of London
Lloyd’s of London CEO Inga Beale sits down with Jonathan Swift to talk about Brexit, diversity and the need to modernise the market
Gable non-executive director Andrew Trott resigns
Gable non-executive director Andrew Trott has resigned from his post as the troubled insurer looks to streamline its board as part of an ongoing strategic review.
DIMA appoints David Stafford as chairman and Eddy Van Cutsem as interim CEO
The Dublin International Insurance and Management Association has appointed David Stafford as chairman, taking over from Marco Nuvoloni.
Can Zurich rebound from senior brain drain as Sharma and Martin join departee list?
Zurich was long regarded as consistency personified; a stable and calming force in an often turbulent insurance market. But in recent years, the Swiss giant has been hit hard by poor financial performance. To counter that, the company then introduced a…
Biba outlines its top 11 Brexit concerns in letter to senior MPs
The British Insurers Brokers’ Association has sent a letter to members of the government, setting out their member’s opinions on what should be considered as the UK heads towards exiting the European Union.
Glaser confident after "strong quarter" for Marsh
Global insurance broker Marsh had a solid second quarter of 2016.
Insurance Europe has doubts on services passport
Insurance Europe has questioned the ability of a services passport to ensure that a service provider is able to satisfy cross-border insurance obligations, in response to a European Commission consultation.
Europe: Impact of the Insurance Act on reinsurers
The Insurance Act is coming into force in two weeks and it will have a significant impact on reinsurers. Here is what they should watch out for in particular.
Natural catastrophe losses hit XL Catlin's Q2 profits
XL Catlin suffered $240.1m (£182m) of natural catastrophe losses in the second quarter of 2016 compared with $59.9m in the same period last year.
Hiscox could set up EU carrier following Brexit
Hiscox could set up a separate EU registered business if the UK loses access to the common market, the company’s CEO has said.
Cunningham Lindsey appoints Tobias Walter as managing director of German operations
Cunningham Lindsey has appointed Tobias Walter as managing director of its German operations. He replaces Dr Ulrich Mann.
Beazley looks to target EU business from Dublin as it seeks to extend reinsurance license
Lloyd's of London insurer Beazley is working to ensure its Irish reinsurance business gains access to the European market, even if Lloyd's loses its pass-porting rights.
Blog: So what will Brexit mean for insurance claims staff?
Following the UK electorate’s vote to leave the European Union, there has been a lot of crystal ball gazing as to what it might mean for the insurance industry.
Europe: The run-off opportunity
The $250bn (£175bn) European insurance run-off market is now big business.
Q&A: Axel Theis, Allianz
As member of the Allianz SE board of management, responsible for global insurance lines, Anglo markets and Russia, Axel Theis is a busy man. Post caught a few moments during a brief trip to London to find out what's in store for this global company.
Guernsey is inviting insurers to relocate from Brexit UK
Guernsey is carrying out a strategic review into how it can become a “more important player” as an international insurance hub.
Europe: Crewless ships ready to sail
Could crewless ships be docking somewhere near to you anytime soon? It is beginning to look like it.
Blog: The impact of Brexit on the insurance industry
The UK has voted to leave the EU. What will this mean for the insurance industry?
Tokio Marine Kiln looks at opportunities following underwriting restructure
Tokio Marine Kiln said it would offer a greater range of specialist policy lines following a restructure of its underwriting operation.
Clyde & Co opens new Dusseldorf office
Law firm Clyde & Co is expanding its European network with a new office in Dusseldorf through the hire of two leading insurance partners, Henning Schaloske and Dr Tanja Schramm and insurance counsel, Dr Daniel Kassing.
Europe: Getting ready for the General Data Protection Regulation
Insurers have two years to adapt to the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, at least until the timetable and details of Brexit are clarified.
Zurich sells South Africa operations to Fairfax Financial
Swiss-headquartered insurance giant Zurich has sold its South Africa operations to Toronto-headquartered Fairfax Financial Holdings for an undisclosed sum.