Turkey
Turkey earthquake was 7.2 magnitude
Damage reports are still emerging after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Sunday.
Atradius nominates Tesch as chief market officer
Credit insurer Atradius has nominated Andreas Tesch, chief market officer, pending approval of De Nederlandsche Bank.
View from the Top: Collaboration and partnership essential for leadership
The efforts of any one organisation can often be enhanced by the cooperation of another.
AM Best affirms Milli Re ratings
AM Best Europe has affirmed the financial strength rating of Milli Reasurans Turk Anonim Sirketi (Milli Re) (Turkey) at B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of “bbb”. The outlook for both ratings is stable.
Interview – Pierre Lefèvre: A long time coming
As international division managing director for Groupama, the UK once again falls under the watchful eye of Pierre Lefèvre, after an earlier five-year stint as the country’s CEO. Almost a decade after their last interview, Lynn Rouse catches up with…
AIR updates European wind and earthquake CAT models
Catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide has released updates to its Extratropical Cyclone and Earthquake Models for Europe.
Travel clinic fraud: a growing problem
Thousands of holidaymakers who receive medical treatment while travelling abroad are at risk of being overcharged, according to Mike Keating.
Interview - Keith Stern: Raising the regional profile of Lloyd's
Tasked with rejuvenating Lloyd’s in the UK, as others look to international expansion, Keith Stern talks to Leigh Jackson about raising its regional profile and how he plans to overcome some common misconceptions.
Dexia Bank Q2 results impacted by Greece but insurance performs well
In Q2 2011, Belgium Dexia Group reported a net income group share of €-4.03bn, reflecting the May decision to accelerate its financial restructuring as well as an impairment on Greek government bonds in line with Dexia’s participation to the IIF Greece…
Groupama reports rise in net income despite €84m Greece hit
Groupama SA has reported premium income of €8.4bn for the first six months of 2011, down -2.5% on a like-for-like consolidation and exchange rate basis.
Dexia signs Axa distribution deal for Turkey
Belgian-based Dexia has signed a 15-year exclusive agreement to distribute Axa's non-life insurance products through DenizBank's branch network, for a consideration of TRY55 million, equivalent to approximately €24 million.
Dexia signs Axa distribution deal for Turkey
Belgian-based Dexia has signed a 15-year exclusive agreement to distribute Axa's non-life insurance products through DenizBank's branch network, for a consideration of TRY55 million, equivalent to approximately €24 million.
Towers Watson expands in Turkey
Towers Watson has expanded its presence in Turkey by establishing a new subsidiary - Towers Watson Danışmanlık Ltd. Şti - in Istanbul. It has also appointed Süha Alıcı, who has been with Towers Watson since 2007, as managing consultant.
Towers Watson expands in Turkey
Towers Watson has expanded its presence in Turkey by establishing a new subsidiary - Towers Watson Danışmanlık Şti - in Istanbul. It has also appointed Süha Alıcı, who has been with Towers Watson since 2007, as managing consultant.
Turkey advised to adopt SII rules
Aon Benfield has advised Turkish insurers to take part in the European Union’s Solvency II protocol.
Turkey advised to adopt SII rules
Aon Benfield has advised Turkish insurers to take part in the European Union’s Solvency II protocol.
Motor fraud – Balkan Peninsula
Crash for cash scandals have hit the headlines in the UK and, while the trend has reached Eastern Europe, Sam Barrett reports that counter fraud strategies are not yet able to beat the problem.
Post Europe: Motor fraud – Balkan Peninsula
Crash for cash scandals have hit the headlines in the UK and, while the trend has reached Eastern Europe, Sam Barrett reports that counter fraud strategies are not yet able to beat the problem.
Post Europe February: Exclusive liability content now live
Post Europe February is now live with a look the level of conservatism many insurers are seeing from the legal system across Europe, the development of affinity markets in Eastern Europe and changes in liability legislation in Iberia. While our View from…
Insurance Insight February: Exclusive liability content now live
Insurance Insight February is now live with a look the level of conservatism many insurers are seeing from the legal system across Europe, the development of affinity markets in Eastern Europe and changes in liability legislation in Iberia. While our…
Post Europe: View from the Top - Opening up all channels
New controls on distance selling are being considered by the Turkish regulator. This specific regulation will improve consumer access to cover and enable insurers take full advantage of the significant opportunities this growing market has to offer.
View from the Top - Opening up all channels
New controls on distance selling are being considered by the Turkish regulator. This specific regulation will improve consumer access to cover and enable insurers take full advantage of the significant opportunities this growing market has to offer.
News analysis - Aviva shake-up: Mayer's return to Europe
With Igal Mayer set to spearhead Aviva's European plans, Daniel Dunkley asks the market its opinion on the appointment of this divisive figure and how he is likely to fit in with the firm's strategy.
Axis makes senior appointment
Claims specialist Axis Claims Pro, the European division of SCM Insurance Services has appointed Zeynep Alper as a senior adjuster.