Italy
Bangladesh, Indonesia and Iran top natural disaster ranking
Bangladesh, Indonesia and Iran have been rated as the nations most at risk from extreme weather and geophysical events according to a new study ranking 229 countries on their vulnerability to natural disasters.
Legal update - Mandatory mediation: Working together
With Italy making mediation mandatory before a civil or commercial dispute can go to court, Michael Dawson looks at whether the UK will follow suit.
Ex Zurich boss named Italian CEO
Francesco La Gioia has been appointed the new CEO of Helvetia Italy.
Ex Zurich boss named Italian CEO
Francesco La Gioia has been appointed the new CEO of Helvetia Italy.
Allianz GI launches new dedicated European platform
Allianz Global Investors has created a dedicated European investment platform under the name of Allianz Global Investors Investments Europe.
Allianz GI launches new dedicated European platform
Allianz Global Investors has created a dedicated European investment platform under the name of Allianz Global Investors Investments Europe.
Generali sees GI profit reduced by 25.4% in Q1
Italian insurance giant has recorded a non-life combined ratio of 98% in quarter one 2010 (96.3% 1Q09; 99.5% 4Q09) after an increase in catastrophic events.
Generali sees GI profit reduced by 25.4% in Q1
Italian insurance giant has recorded a non-life combined ratio of 98% in quarter one 2010 (96.3% 1Q09; 99.5% 4Q09) after an increase in catastrophic events.
XL boss bemoans 'heavy' Q1 catastrophe claims hit
XL Capital's property & casualty business's combined ratio slipped to 100.5% (Q1 2009: 92.1%) following what chief executive Mike McGavick described as "one of the heaviest levels of first quarter catastrophe activity in history".
Aviva sees "potential signs" of return to UK GI growth
Aviva today said it is "seeing signs of a return to volume growth" in its UK general insurance book.
Aviva sees "potential signs" of return to UK GI growth
Aviva today said it is "seeing signs of a return to volume growth" in its UK general insurance book.
30 years ago: Dog Breeder stake bought by Generali
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from a past article reveals.
Generali appoints chairman and chief exec
Generali, the largest Italian insurer, has named Cesare Geronzi, the outgoing chairman of its largest shareholder, Mediobanca, as its new chairman and Giovanni Perissinotto as its sole chief executive.
Generali appoints chairman and chief exec
Generali, the largest Italian insurer, has named Cesare Geronzi, the outgoing chairman of its largest shareholder, Mediobanca, as its new chairman and Giovanni Perissinotto as its sole chief executive.
Little loyalty in online motor
More than 80% of online motor insurance customers plan to shop around at renewal according to research by Accenture that shows these insurance buyers are becoming less loyal and more price-sensitive.
Train crashes in Italy killing at least six
A train has derailed in northern Italy, killing at least six people and injuring 20 others, according to media reports.
Train crashes in Italy killing at least six
A train has derailed in northern Italy, killing at least six people and injuring 20 others, according to media reports.
Generali capital requirements “not a problem”
Assicurazioni Generali SpA’S capital requirements are “not a problem,” an official at the Italian insurer said in an interview with newswire Bloomberg.
Allianz unveils new heads for Italy and Turkey in shake up
George Sartorel, currently CEO of Allianz Turkey, is poised to become new CEO of Allianz Italia.
Allianz unveils new heads for Italy and Turkey in shake up
George Sartorel, currently CEO of Allianz Turkey, is poised to become new CEO of Allianz Italia.
The Post Europe Interview: Maurizio Castelli
Maurizio Castelli, Managing Director for Italy at XL Insurance answers Post Europe's questions.
Interview: Maurizio Castelli
Maurizio Castelli, managing director for Italy at XL Insurance answers Insurance Insight's questions.
Fitch: Italian GI market will only see "modest" recovery in 2010
Trading conditions in the Italian non-life market remain tough, while life margins, despite the strong recovery in sales in 2009, could come under some pressure this year, according to Fitch.
Fitch: Italian GI market will only see "modest" recovery in 2010
Trading conditions in the Italian non-life market remain tough, while life margins, despite the strong recovery in sales in 2009, could come under some pressure this year, according to Fitch.