Italy
Italian insurance regulator to act on high motor premiums
The Italian insurance regulator ISVAP has promised that it will take action to reduce the higher than European average motor premiums in the country this year.
Post Europe - The European Challenge of Multinational Insurance
As companies rapidly expand across Europe insurance programmes are increasingly needed to cross national borders. This throws up a multitude of problems but Suresh Krishnan and Denis Whelan explain how some of these can be overcome.
Insurance Insight: The European Challenge of Multinational Insurance
As companies rapidly expand across Europe insurance programmes are increasingly needed to cross national borders. This throws up a multitude of problems but Suresh Krishnan and Denis Whelan explain how some of these can be overcome.
PIA launches platform in Malta and Italy
Online professional indemnity insurance broker Professional Insurance Agents has launched its multi-quote & buy insurance platform in Malta and Italy.
Italian insurance premiums to rise 5% in 2010
Italian insurance premiums are expected to rise 5.5 % in 2010 and include a recovery in non-life insurance which suffered most in the recession, according to country's trade association the ANIA.
Italian insurance premiums to rise 5% in 2010
Italian insurance premiums are expected to rise 5.5 % in 2010 and include a recovery in non-life insurance which suffered most in the recession, according to country's trade association the ANIA.
Haiti and Mozambique most vulnerable to economic losses from natural disasters
Italy, Japan, China, USA, Spain and France also rated “high risk” on The Natural Disasters Economic Loss Index (NDELI), released by risk intelligence and ratings company, Maplecroft.
Chartis confirms London will be base for restructured European operation
Chartis today announced its new structure for the European Economic Area countries and Switzerland.
Chartis confirms London will be base for restructured European operation
Chartis today announced its new structure for the European Economic Area countries and Switzerland.
Galvin joins Ceiop's board
The Committee of Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors has appointed two new managing board members Bill Galvin (United Kingdom, The Pensions Regulator) and Damian Jaworski (Poland, KNF).
Galvin joins Ceiop's board
The Committee of Insurance and Occupational Pensions Supervisors has appointed two new managing board members Bill Galvin (United Kingdom, The Pensions Regulator) and Damian Jaworski (Poland, KNF).
Insurance Insight July
Insurance Insight’s July edition is now live.
Technology - Global platforms: One size won't fit all
As online distribution becomes more ubiquitous, Paul Ferris warns that such platforms must be used with sensitivity to local practices.
Execs would not be surpised if Eurozone shrinks, report claims
Rising sovereign debt in the developed world is one of the main concerns for the world’s business leaders and financial executives, according to 440 senior executives who participated in a survey commissioned by RBC Capital Markets.
Execs would not be surpised if Eurozone shrinks, report claims
Rising sovereign debt in the developed world is one of the main concerns for the world’s business leaders and financial executives, according to 440 senior executives who participated in a survey commissioned by RBC Capital Markets.
Xchanging in Italian swoop
Xchanging has signed a letter of intent with SIA-SSB, the European specialist in financial and payment systems services, to form an Enterprise Partnership.
Xchanging in Italian swoop
Xchanging has signed a letter of intent with SIA-SSB, the European specialist in financial and payment systems services, to form an Enterprise Partnership.
US west coast at risk of “mega-quake”
The west coast of North America, the Lesser Antilles, Chile, Sumatra and Japan are all at risk from subduction zone “mega-quakes” in the near future according to Professor Bill McGuire of the Aon Benfield UCL Hazard Research Centre.
Italian insurer claims number one direct spot
Genertel, the Generali Group direct non-life insurance provider, has claimed market leadership in the Italian direct channel (online and telephone) with a share of 24.6% in 2009.
Italian insurer claims number one direct spot
Genertel, the Generali Group direct non-life insurance provider, has claimed market leadership in the Italian direct channel (online and telephone) with a share of 24.6% in 2009.
Generali named as suitor for AIA
Generali may be interested in buying the AIG Asian unit, according to Italian newspaper reports.
Generali named as suitor for AIA
Generali may be interested in buying the AIG Asian unit, according to Italian newspaper reports.
Ageas reduces Southern European exposure with EUR 4.8bn sell off
Ageas has reported that between 10 May and 21 May it has sold additional Southern European government bonds for a total amount of EUR 4.8bn (at historical/amortized cost).
Ageas reduces Southern European exposure with EUR 4.8bn sell off
Ageas has reported that between 10 May and 21 May it has sold additional Southern European government bonds for a total amount of EUR 4.8bn (at historical/amortized cost).