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Dutch moves on IPT reflect European trend
While the legal requirement for insurers in Europe to have fiscal representation seems to be on the decline, Mike Stalley explains why the need for their presence could be great than ever.
Claims update: Calculation challenges
The path for a subrogation claim by Air France was cleared when the French court found Continental Airlines responsible for the 2000 Concorde crash. Frédérique Hardy examines the obstacles and challenges inherent in complex recovery actions.
Post Europe: Major loss in the Mediterranean
Natural catastrophes across the Mediterranean made the headlines last year but fires are just as high risk for major losses as Jane Bernstein learns and European insurers also need to keep their eye on new and emerging risks.
Is customer satisfaction enough?
The European motor insurance market faces intensified price-based competition leading to profitability issues for insurers but as Imran Ahmed explains when it comes to customer satisfaction insurers can hold their heads up high.
Major loss in the Mediterranean
Natural catastrophes across the Mediterranean made the headlines last year but fires are just as high risk for major losses as Jane Bernstein learns and European insurers also need to keep their eye on new and emerging risks.
Post Europe: Is customer satisfaction enough?
The European motor insurance market faces intensified price-based competition leading to profitability issues for insurers but as Imran Ahmed explains when it comes to customer satisfaction insurers can hold their heads up high.
Axa declared largest insurer in the world by net written premium
The world's largest insurers, measured by assets and net premiums are based in Japan and France respectively, AM Best has found in its annual ranking of global insurers.
Axa declared largest insurer in the world by net written premium
The world's largest insurers, measured by assets and net premiums are based in Japan and France respectively, AM Best has found in its annual ranking of global insurers.
Post Europe: The end of the road for cheaper car insurance for women?
A Belgian court case that has been referred to the European Court of Justice questions the validity of using gender as a risk factor in insurance. Lesley Ainsworth and Paul Castlo review the impact the decisions in this case could have for all European…
The end of the road for cheaper car insurance for women?
A Belgian court case that has been referred to the European Court of Justice questions the validity of using gender as a risk factor in insurance. Lesley Ainsworth and Paul Castlo review the impact the decisions in this case could have for all European…
Admiral launches French direct insurer L'Olivier
Admiral today announced that its direct insurance operation in France, L'Olivier (Olive Tree), launched today from its offices in Paris.
Admiral launches French direct insurer L'Olivier
Admiral today announced that its direct insurance operation in France, L'Olivier (Olive Tree), launched today from its offices in Paris.
Torus makes senior European appointments
Torus, the global specialty insurer, has appointed Jason Mortimer as European client relationship and business development director.
Torus makes senior European appointments
Torus, the global specialty insurer, has appointed Jason Mortimer as European client relationship and business development director.
Axa appoints new CEO for Gulf region push
Axa has appointed of Jérôme Droesch as CEO for the Gulf region.
Axa appoints new CEO for Gulf region push
Axa has appointed of Jérôme Droesch as CEO for the Gulf region.
Allianz in Credit Suisse swoop
Allianz Real Estate has announced that it has finalised the acquisition of two prime properties in the heart of Paris.
Allianz in Credit Suisse swoop
Allianz Real Estate has announced that it has finalised the acquisition of two prime properties in the heart of Paris.
French insurance industry outlook remains negative
A new report by Moody's Investors Service has said that the outlook for the French insurance industry remains negative, primarily driven by ongoing pressures on profitability in both the non-life and life segments.
French insurance industry outlook remains negative
A new report by Moody's Investors Service has said that the outlook for the French insurance industry remains negative, primarily driven by ongoing pressures on profitability in both the non-life and life segments.
Post Europe: View from the Top: Europe’s changing flood risks
In a recent survey nearly a third of European risk managers said extreme weather had caused disruption to their organisations in the past year, making it the most likely reason for a business stoppage.
View from the Top: Europe’s changing flood risks
In a recent survey nearly a third of European risk managers said extreme weather had caused disruption to their organisations in the past year, making it the most likely reason for a business stoppage.
Aviva completes buy out of French insurer
Aviva has acquired the minority interest of French insurer Société d’Epargne Viagère for more than £100m.
Aviva completes buy out of French insurer
Aviva has acquired the minority interest of French insurer Société d’Epargne Viagère for more than £100m.