France
Axa enters joint venture in Algiers
Axa has signed two shareholders’ agreements in Algiers to set up two life and non-life insurance companies in partnership with the Banque Extérieure d’Algérie and the Fonds National d’Investissement (the Algerian National Investment Fund).
Eurotunnel confident of Aon settlement after claim withdrawn
Eurostar and SNCF, its majority shareholder, have withdrawn the claim they have been pursuing against Eurotunnel’s insurers for the past two years.
Eurotunnel confident of Aon settlement after claim withdrawn
Eurostar and SNCF, its majority shareholder, have withdrawn the claim they have been pursuing against Eurotunnel’s insurers for the past two years.
Generali Espana gets 'AA-' rating
Spanish insurer Generali Espana has been assigned an insurer financial strength rating of 'AA-', with stable outlook by Fitch Ratings.
Generali Espana gets 'AA-' rating
Spanish insurer Generali Espana has been assigned an insurer financial strength rating of 'AA-', with stable outlook by Fitch Ratings.
Volcanic ash responsible for 45% of European trip delay claims in 2010
The Travel Metrics survey, carried out by Finnacord, has analysed the travel habits, insurance uptake and claims behaviour of 6 000 consumers in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK.
Volcanic ash responsible for 45% of European trip delay claims in 2010
The Travel Metrics survey, carried out by Finnacord, has analysed the travel habits, insurance uptake and claims behaviour of 6 000 consumers in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK.
Post Europe: Professional indemnity – the growth market
Professional indemnity was worth almost €6bn across Europe in 2010 and with changes to Italian legislation and increasing negligence claims Alan Leach explains how this market is sure to expand.
Professional indemnity – the growth market
Professional indemnity was worth almost €6bn across Europe in 2010 and with changes to Italian legislation and increasing negligence claims Alan Leach explains how this market is sure to expand.
Mapfre Re launches Paris branch
Mapfre Re has opened a new office in Paris.
French mutual MAIF reports turnover of €3.15bn
In 2010, in a context difficult economic the group recorded French mutual MAIF has seen strong development in life insurance (+21.9%) and consolidated its position in business casualty.
Mapfre Re launches Paris branch
Mapfre Re has opened a new office in Paris.
French mutual MAIF reports turnover of €3.15bn
In 2010, in a context difficult economic the group recorded French mutual MAIF has seen strong development in life insurance (+21.9%) and consolidated its position in business casualty.
Germany leads way in Solvency II preparation
UK insurers are better prepared for the upcoming Solvency II regulation than firms based in France and Italy, according to new research.
Interview - Paul Taylor: Relishing challenges
With a career that has spanned the globe, new Airmic chair Paul Taylor wants to push risk management up the agenda. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his upcoming tenure.
Aon: Threat of political unrest equal to terrorism
Political violence, strikes, riots, civil war and war now threaten businesses' growth, continuity and profitability as much as terrorism, according to Aon Risk Solutions.
Aon: Threat of political unrest equal to terrorism
Political violence, strikes, riots, civil war and war now threaten businesses' growth, continuity and profitability as much as terrorism, according to Aon Risk Solutions.
Post Europe announces advisory board members
Post Europe is delighted to be able to confirm the members of its new advisory board.
Chartis names head of European risk management group
Chartis has appointed Jonathan Groves head of its Continental European risk management group which has staff in London, Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam, Milan, Dublin and Copenhagen.
Insurance Insight announces advisory board members
Insurance Insight is delighted to be able to confirm the members of its new advisory board.
Chartis names head of European risk management group
Chartis has appointed Jonathan Groves head of its Continental European risk management group which has staff in London, Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam, Milan, Dublin and Copenhagen.
Axa seeks "selective" acquisitions in direct market
Axa has stressed that direct is a “growth engine” in the business in an investors presentation in Paris.
Axa seeks "selective" acquisitions in direct market
Axa has stressed that direct is a “growth engine” in the business in an investors presentation in Paris.
Eight against EU-wide tax base
Eight countries have come out against plans to introduce a standard European Union-wide corporate tax base, following the deadline of 20 May.