Russia
Allianz’s Axel Theis on the positive signs for global trade
Concerns remain but outlook for global trade shows positive signs, says Axel Theis, member of the board of management of Allianz SE.
TT Club to provide insurance cover for 'Uber-style' freight service
TT Club is set to provide insurance cover for Russian freight start-up Deliver in order to implement an ‘Uber-style’ service to its customers.
Uncertainty hampering M&A activity, says Clyde and Co
Corporate uncertainty around Brexit and tighter Chinese monetary controls has been hampering M&A activity in global insurance this year according to international legal firm Clyde and Co.
Airmic 2017: Risk managers need to focus on the short term to tackle unpredictable risks
The risks facing UK firms are changing at such a pace that risk managers need to focus on the immediate short term not just the risks of the future, members of the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers heard.
The NRC: From Russia with tough love
The Russian Federation has launched a state-backed reinsurer that will take a hefty slice of outward reinsurance contracts and is raising fears that the London market could lose out.
What US sanctions may look like under the Trump administration
There is quite a bit of uncertainty regarding the direction of US sanctions policy under president Donald Trump's administration. Various forces drive in different directions.
Chubb promotes Dmitriev
Nikolay Dmitriev, Chubb's regional managing director for Russia, CIS and Turkey, has been promoted.
This week in Post: Unrated insurers and reasons to detox
The sallow, downbeat faces of my colleagues today can only mean one thing: it’s the morning after the staff Christmas party.
Russian insurance market expected to grow in 2017
As Standard & Poor's is revising its outlook on Russia upwards, local insurers are predicting the market will grow in 2017.
Rosgosstrakh posts colossal losses amid troubled Russian motor market
Rosgosstrakh suffered record-breaking losses of Rbl8.65bn (£100m) in the first half of the year, caused mainly by car insurance as compulsory motor third party liability remains the most troubled market segment in Russia - a situation that is not…
Europe: Motor tops complaints and Rosgosstrakh tops the rankings for fines in Russia
The prospects of the insurance market don't look bright in Russia, where dissatisfaction with motor policies is growing, Rosgosstrakh is topping the national fines ranking, and the Central Bank has expressed concerned over the quality of assets of one in…
Euro 2016: England v Russia ICT industry match-up - Final score 4:2
England is meeting Russia in the group stage of the Euro 2016. But how do both countries compare in terms of information communications technology industry performances and trading risks?
Europe: Sogaz stands out in the Russian market
The Russian insurance market showed modest growth according to last year's results and the market leader Sogaz stands out in particular among other insurance companies
New CEO for Nordics, Russia and Turkey at AGCS
Peter Hecht-Hansen has been appointed CEO of Nordics, Russia & Turkey at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, subject to regulatory approval.
Europe: Russian insurance market, preliminary 2015 results and 2016 forecasts
Post asks experts at the Central Bank of Russia to share their views on how the domestic insurance market fared in 2015, and their predictions for the coming year.
RSA sells entire stake in Russia division
RSA has sold its 75% stake in general insurer Intouch Insurance in Russia.
Allianz confirmed as Sharm el-Sheikh plane crash reinsurer
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty has confirmed it is the lead reinsurer for the downed Russian airliner in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Europe: Can insurers navigate the Arctic waters?
Insurers have traditionally been reluctant to underwrite Arctic shipping: the risks of injuries and pollution have been high and unpredictable.
UK motor market value set to decline over coming years
The real value of motor insurance markets in the UK and Italy are likely to decline over the next few years, as emerging Asian markets continue rapid expansion, according to Finaccord.
Europe: Russian insurance news roundup
The Russian insurance market grew by 2% over the first half of the year, increasing at a smaller rate than the number of complaints and sanctions against insurers.
Europe: Opportunities in Middle and Eastern Europe despite geopolitical risks (26 Feb)
Despite the Russian-Ukraine crisis, 2014 brought hope of a revival for the regional market in Middle and Eastern Europe. Economic prospects have been positive, regardless of the continual geopo
Analysis: Major Events in the Russian Insurance Market in Q2 2015
In Q2, the license of the chief CMTPL market player was withdrawn but returned shortly afterwards; the Russian Association of Motor Insurers summed up the results of the first quarter of 2015; Insurer ORANTA went through rough times.
78% of terrorist attacks since 2007 have been in 10 countries, says Aon
Aon has identified the 10 countries where the vast majority of global terrorist attacks occur.
C-Suite: Asia remains engine of global growth
Euler Hermes expects the Asia-Pacific region to drive global growth in 2015 although a slowdown in payments in China is a concern.