Malta
R&Q acquires RLGI run-off
Randall and Quilter has acquired RLGI, a UK non-life insurance company in run-off, from Royal London Mutual Insurance Society.
Brexit will provide opportunities for insurers in Malta and UK, Building Block Insurance say
The historic relationship between Malta and the UK will provide opportunities for insurance businesses following Brexit, Maltese insurer Building Block has said.
Advent targets $100m in growth delegated authority market
Advent Solutions Management has announced plans to target growth and plans to be processing $200m (£139.3m) in premiums within five years following significant investment by Abbey International Finance.
GAP product released for agriculture sector
Two specialist agriculture guaranteed asset protection (GAP) products have been launched by the XS Cover Company, via Malta-based protected cell company Building Block Insurance.
R&Q acquires Maltese subsidiary of US Fidelity National
Randall & Quilter will acquire Maltese subsidiary of US-based Fidelity National, FNF Title Insurance Company, subject to regulatory approval.
UK, Turkey and Malta spur Mapfre growth
Spanish insurer Mapfre has posted a 46% increase in insurance premium revenue across Europe for the first nine months of 2015.
MARM elects new president
Ian-Edward Stafrace has been elected president of the Malta Association of Risk Management, the association that has been representing the risk management profession in the country since 2011.
Building Block to target networks for distribution in UK launch
Malta-domiciled business Building Block is to target a range of networks to distribute its products as part of a two-pronged business plan.
Malta business Building Block launches in UK
A Malta-domiciled insurance business offering guaranteed asset protection insurance has launched in the UK market.
Tangiers Group acquires Maltese aviation insurance specialist
Tangiers Group has acquired Osprey Insurance Brokers, Malta's largest aviation insurance and risk management specialists for an undisclosed amount.
Airmic 2014: Birmingham Bound
With Airmic’s 2014 conference taking place in Birmingham, Post asked industry movers and shakers about which city hotspots they’ll be checking out and what they expect from this year’s event
EU probing Setanta collapse
The European Union is to investigate the collapse of Irish motor insurer Setanta, which moved to immediately dissolve itself last week.
R&Q completes Chevanstell transfer
The business of Chevanstell, which traded in the UK as Tryg-Baltica International UK before going into run-off, has become part of R&Q Insurance (Malta) following a part VII transfer.
Italian criminal case against European Insurance Group directors closed
A Naples judge has officially closed the Italian criminal case against shareholders, directors and consultants of European Insurance Group.
Mapfre subsidiary to insure Maltese trade union
Mapfre subsidiary, Middlesea Assist, is to provide home assistance services to the members of the Union Haddiema Maghqudin, a major worker's organisation in Malta.
Top five European news stories
The top five European news stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Arch faces legal challenge in Malta over D&O policy
Lloyd's insurer Arch Insurance Company (Europe) is being challenged in the Superior Courts of Malta in connection with a directors' and officers' policy for European Insurance Group.
Middlesea launches assistance app in Malta
Middlesea Assist has launched a smart-phone application that will provide automated response for its roadside assistance service in Malta.
Mapfre reports 44.8% growth in Brazil in Q3 2012 results
Mapfre has reported revenues of €19.4bn for the first nine months of 2012, a 10.5% rise compared with the same period last year.
BrokersLink adds 13 new members
BrokersLink today announced the addition of 13 new members at its fourth annual conference in Madrid.
Willis opens new office in Malta
Global broker Willis Group has opened a new office in Malta to serve its growing captive and commercial insurance clients in the region.
EU placated as Guernsey repeals "harmful" tax provisions
Guernsey's revised zero-10 corporate tax regime has been given a clean bill of health by the European Union after previously being deemed harmful by regulators.
Malta hit by deluge after thunderstorms
Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flash flooding to Malta, southern Europe between Sunday, September 2 and Monday, September 3.
Middle East Blog: Rated or not rated? What is the question?
On a recent visit back home to Malta I was kindly invited to the Malta Insurance Institute's annual general meeting where I had to sing for my supper.