Russia
2018 World Cup risks 'attractive' say specialists
London market sport insurance specialists have insisted the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia will prove no less attractive a risk than previous competitions, despite its size and the threat of domestic terrorism.
Bluefin’s Reid predicts closer links with Axa under Blanc – Post in print: 9 December 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a prediction from Bluefin’s Stuart Reid that the recently announced appointment of Amanda Blanc to CEO of commercial lines at Axa, could lead to closer trading…
Bluefin’s Reid predicts closer links with Axa under Blanc – Post in print: 9 December 2010
Reporter Amy Ellis outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a prediction from Bluefin’s Stuart Reid that the recently announced appointment of Amanda Blanc to CEO of commercial lines at Axa, could lead to closer trading…
Interview - Bart de Smet: Return to fitness
Despite being one of the most high-profile casualties of the financial crisis, Ageas is now focusing on the future rather than the past. Jonathan Swift meets group CEO Bart De Smet to discuss its UK plans, acquisitions and why big is not necessarily…
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.
Russian government more focused on insurance and reinsurance
Insurance professionals have gathered at Willis to hear about the latest developments in Russian insurance law, at a seminar co-hosted by Clyde & Co as part of Russian Law Week.
Russian government more focused on insurance and reinsurance
Insurance professionals have gathered at Willis to hear about the latest developments in Russian insurance law, at a seminar co-hosted by Clyde & Co as part of Russian Law Week.
Allianz blames floods, low car sales and crisis tax for 87% drop in profits
Allianz has reported that gross premiums written in its central and Eastern European property and casualty business exceeded the Euros 2bn in the first nine monsths of 2010.
Lloyd's opens Russian office
Lloyd’s, has announced that it will open a representative office in Russia next year.
Post Europe, View from the Top: Getting wet feet is not enough
The events of summer 2010 made all too evident the dramatic consequences that global warming can have: the heat wave in Russia and the monsoon rains in Pakistan are extreme events that take place only very rarely.
View from the Top: Getting wet feet is not enough
The events of summer 2010 made all too evident the dramatic consequences that global warming can have: the heat wave in Russia and the monsoon rains in Pakistan are extreme events that take place only very rarely.
Turkey and Russia upgraded by Coface
Coface has upgraded two of the largest emerging European countries. Turkey has come out of the crisis with a better risk rating and Russia, which was hard hit, has recovered to its pre-crisis level.
Turkey and Russia upgraded by Coface
Coface has upgraded two of the largest emerging European countries. Turkey has come out of the crisis with a better risk rating and Russia, which was hard hit, has recovered to its pre-crisis level.
Widespread flood losses hit Asia
Aon Benfield's monthly catastrophe recap report, which provides an analysis of worldwide catastrophic events, highlighted that July witnessed some of the worst flood events in history, with Asia being particularly badly affected.
Swiss Re: insurance can help reduce climate risk impact by up to 90%
Innovative insurance solutions hold the key to driving climate adaptation initiatives in the developing world and securing the development prospects of communities threatened by rising climate risks.
Swiss Re: insurance can help reduce climate risk impact by up to 90%
Innovative insurance solutions hold the key to driving climate adaptation initiatives in the developing world and securing the development prospects of communities threatened by rising climate risks.
UK-Indian traing relations: A passage to India
The UK has long looked at India as a trading partner, especially its outsourcing sector. Following a recent visit by a delegation led by the Prime Minister, Daniel Dunkley looks at how the insurance industry is building its own links with the country.
Eureko benefits from PZU settlement with H1 2010 profit leap
European insurance group Eureko this morning reported a net profit of €864m for the first six months of 2010.
Eureko benefits from PZU settlement with H1 2010 profit leap
European insurance group Eureko this morning reported a net profit of €864m for the first six months of 2010.
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
Fitch: "immature" Russian insurance sector impacted by weak capital adequcy
Russian insurers' ratings will continue to be constrained by the poor reserving and pricing risks that became apparent in 2009, as well as by the challenges of the current operating environment.
Allianz to target Bric countries after extending 60 year old VW deal
Volkswagen Financial Services and Allianz Global Automotive have today signed a letter of intent, agreeing to strategically expand their 60 year-old successful partnership and to continue it in the long term.
Allianz to target Bric countries after extending 60 year old VW deal
Volkswagen Financial Services and Allianz Global Automotive have today signed a letter of intent, agreeing to strategically expand their 60 year-old successful partnership and to continue it in the long term.
Russian Rossiya receives negative rating
Fitch Ratings has revised the rating watch on OJSC Rossiya Insurance's international financial strength rating 'B-' and national IFS rating 'BB-(rus)' to negative.