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Post Europe: International and European Construction
The European and International construction market will always be an important buyer of insurance and as Roberto Armana explains insurers and brokers in this sector must step up to the challenge of providing specialised knowledge and personalised…
International and European Construction
The European and International construction market will always be an important buyer of insurance and as Roberto Armana explains insurers and brokers in this sector must step up to the challenge of providing specialised knowledge and personalised…
News analysis - Aviva shake-up: Mayer's return to Europe
With Igal Mayer set to spearhead Aviva's European plans, Daniel Dunkley asks the market its opinion on the appointment of this divisive figure and how he is likely to fit in with the firm's strategy.
RSA expects 2010 profit to be at least £600m despite 2.4pt COR weather hit
RSA expects to show net written premium growth of 11% to £7.46bn, a COR of between 96.5% and 97.0% and an operating profit of between £600m and £630m in its 2010 full year results.
RSA expects 2010 profit to be at least £600m despite 2.4pt COR weather hit
RSA expects to show net written premium growth of 11% to £7.46bn, a COR of between 96.5% and 97.0% and an operating profit of between £600m and £630m in its 2010 full year results.
Post Europe: 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.
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.
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…
Aviva renews Italian bancassurance deal
Aviva and UBI Banca, the fifth largest banking group in Italy, have announced the renewal of a strategic partnership until the end of 2015.
Aviva renews Italian bancassurance deal
Aviva and UBI Banca, the fifth largest banking group in Italy, have announced the renewal of a strategic partnership until the end of 2015.
Generali confirms new Italian boss after shake-up
As part of the re-organisation of the Assicurazioni Generali Corporate Centre, the company board of directors has approved the appointment of Paolo Vagnone as country manager for Italy, with the rank of general manager.
Interview - Imran Ahmed & Tony Sault: Advocacy assessed
With profitability in the motor insurance sector under increased pressure, Ernst & Young carried out a Europe-wide study to determine whether consumer claims experiences impact brand loyalty and what good service looks like. Jonathan Swift talks to Imran…
E&Y finds young claimants less likely to stay with insurers
Younger policyholders are less likely to stay with an insurer than older ones, regardless of their claims experience, a new pan-European survey has found.
Admiral committed to Spain and Italy as it seeks to sell German business
Admiral has confirmed it is in talks which could lead to the sale of its German operation. However, the insurer stressed it remained committed to its other European businesses in Spain and Italy.
Admiral committed to Spain and Italy as it seeks to sell German business
Admiral has confirmed it is in talks which could lead to the sale of its German operation. However, the insurer stressed it remained committed to its other European businesses in Spain and Italy.
Allianz on track to eclipse £30m target
Allianz Commercial is expanding its cross-border insurance offering as part of a relaunch of its UK mid-corporate operation.