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Analysis: Why Allianz is pursuing 100% of Euler Hermes
Allianz intends to purchase the remaining shares in Euler Hermes to squeeze out minority shareholders and give the German insurance giant ultimate control.
Irish regulator forces CBL Insurance Europe to close shop
The Central Bank of Ireland has ordered CBL Insurance Europe to cease writing business with immediate effect, until further notice.
Allianz buys an additional 30% of Euler Hermes
Allianz has increased its shareholding in Euler Hermes to 92.43%
Eleanor insured losses estimate updated to £571m
Extratropical Cyclone Eleanor is estimated to have caused €643m (£571m) in insured property market losses, according to Perils.
Euler Hermes names three top board positions
Trade credit insurer Euler Hermes has named its new chief financial officer, chief operating officer, and head of market management.
Full year group income up 10% at Euler Hermes
Euler Hermes reported a 10% boost in group net income for the year ending 31 December 2016.
Marsh's Lei Yu on the right cover in the age of product recalls and class actions
While the US has led the consumer rights crusade against defective products, other countries are becoming increasingly protective, writes Lei Yu, managing director, Marsh Hong Kong and Macau.
Beazley continues European expansion
Beazley has bolstered its specialty lines teams Munich, Paris and Barcelona as it continues to target European growth.
Blog: Brexit could leave motor insurers without room for manoeuvre
British drivers who have a car accident in the European Union can currently seek redress through UK courts but Brexit could change that. Mark Hemsted, partner at Clyde & Co, lists the points to keep an eye on.
Preview of 2018: A sneak peek at the coming year
The promised whiplash and discount rate reforms, as well as the UK’s exit from the European Union, are expected to shape the coming year for the industry. Insurers, brokers, loss adjusters and lawyers are wary of political uncertainties and the trends in…
Market Moves: December 2017
This month's movers and shakers in the insurance industry.
Allianz launches takeover bid for Euler Hermes
Allianz will aim to buy the remaining portion of Euler Hermes for €1.85bn (£1.65bn).
Aviva announces equal parental leave for staff
Aviva has announced a group-wide policy to offer men and women equal parental leave.
Insurers divest $20bn from coal
Insurers are divesting an estimated $20bn (£15bn) in equities and bonds from coal projects, according to the Unfriend Coal campaign.
Ex-ABI chair Paul Evans leaves Axa following restructure
Former chair of the Association of British Insurers, Paul Evans, will leave Axa following a global management restructure.
Charles Taylor appoints Glyn Symonds as director of operations
Charles Taylor Adjusting has appointed Glyn Symonds as director of operations for its new Marseille office.
Spotlight: Drones: Taking flight
Fast food and parcel deliveries by drones seemed a fantasy just a couple of years ago but it is now close to reality. Wherever you look, they are in the air. They are being flown by leisure users, the French police, UK lifeboats, Indian railways, oil rig…
Blog: Counteracting travel risks with enhanced connectivity
As travellers venture further afield and mobile devices touch on all areas of life, Chris Knight, head of corporate services for Cega, asks if travel insurers are missing a trick by not contacting with their customers to offer real-time risk updates.
XL Catlin's Tania Bensoussan-Arthur on creative underwriting for fine art
The world of fine art and specie underwriting needs to be as creative as the artworks it insures, explainsTania Bensoussan-Arthur, manager of XL Catlin's Specialty business in France.
Axa UK boss Tortuyaux joins RSA France
Former Axa UK boss Gaëlle Tortuyaux has joined RSA France as managing director.
Profile: Oscar Treceno, IMIA
For six years, Oscar Treceno has juggled his day job as head of the engineering and energy department at Helvetia with the role of chairman of the International Association of Engineering Insurers. Post asked him about IMIA's role in today's market.
Chubb chooses Paris as post-Brexit base
Chubb today revealed that the company intends to locate its European Union headquarters in France if the United Kingdom leaves the EU as expected in 2019.
Top 30 European Insurers 2017 Ranking: A mixed year for insurers
Market conditions for European insurers are extremely challenging, with companies facing a wide range of difficulties. Some have had to restructure their books of business because of poor results in the past, although their ability to turn around…
Perils pegs Storm Thomas loss estimated at €249m
Perils has pegged insurance and reinsurance industry losses for Storm Thomas at €249m (£229m).
