Slovakia
Marsh enters into strategic partnership with INSIA
Marsh is to acquire a 15% stake in INSIA as part of an agreement which will see the broker support the network’s growth in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and other European countries.
Marsh enters into strategic partnership with INSIA
Marsh is to acquire a 15% stake in INSIA as part of an agreement which will see the broker support the network’s growth in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and other European countries.
Post Europe: Mergers and acquisitions in the Danubian region
The mighty Danube links many countries but Jakki May asks if that is enough to link the insurance markets within these territories and encourage mergers and acquisition.
Mergers and acquisitions in the Danubian region
The mighty Danube links many countries but Jakki May asks if that is enough to link the insurance markets within these territories and encourage mergers and acquisition.
Post Europe: Affinity insurance in Central and Eastern Europe ripe for picking
There are undeniable signs that affinity markets in Central and Eastern European markets, including Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary, are ripe for expansion. However, as Jane Bernstein discovers moving in to tap this market might not be…
Affinity insurance in Central and Eastern Europe ripe for picking
There are undeniable signs that affinity markets in Central and Eastern European markets, including Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary, are ripe for expansion. However, as Jane Bernstein discovers moving in to tap this market might not be…
Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.
Allianz sees Eastern European GI profits fall 54% in H1
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe today reported total premiums increased by 5 percent to €2bn, from €1.9bn in the first half of 2009.
JLT strikes Euro alliance with three continental powerhouses
Three European independent insurance brokers, Siaci Saint Honore, Greco Group and Ecclesia Group have come together with Jardine Lloyd Thompson to sign an exclusive trading agreement.
JLT strikes Euro alliance with three continental powerhouses
Three European independent insurance brokers, Siaci Saint Honore, Greco Group and Ecclesia Group have come together with Jardine Lloyd Thompson to sign an exclusive trading agreement.
QBE names Europe boss
QBE has promoted Petko Tonchev to general manager for Central and Eastern Europe.
QBE names Europe boss
QBE has promoted Petko Tonchev to general manager for Central and Eastern Europe.
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.
Aviva appoints new European CEO
Aviva has appointed Jiri Schneller as chief executive of Aviva Czech Republic.
Aviva appoints new European CEO
Aviva has appointed Jiri Schneller as chief executive of Aviva Czech Republic.
Profits dip for Allianz in growth European markets
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe saw total premiums grow by 8 percent in the first quarter of 2010, reaching Euros 1.1 bn. Operating profit in the first quarter of 2010 amounted to Euros 66m, compared to Euros 78m euros in the same period of 2009.
Profits dip for Allianz in growth European markets
Allianz in Central and Eastern Europe saw total premiums grow by 8 percent in the first quarter of 2010, reaching Euros 1.1 bn. Operating profit in the first quarter of 2010 amounted to Euros 66m, compared to Euros 78m euros in the same period of 2009.
Fitch warns Austrian insurers of CEE exposures
The Austria's insurance sector is facing challenges relating to the industry's significant exposure to central and eastern Europe, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.
Fitch warns Austrian insurers of CEE exposures
The Austria's insurance sector is facing challenges relating to the industry's significant exposure to central and eastern Europe, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.
A step forward
A year ago, talk of the huge expansion opportunities offered by the central and eastern European insurance markets was commonplace. Recession, though, has moved the focus from growth to consolidation, profitability and efficiency, writes Daniela Ghetu