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Top 30 European Insurers of 2024 revealed
The top 30 European non-life insurers achieved another year of solid top line growth in 2023 with the average growth rate of the companies being 9.8%.
Sampo buys out RMI to take over Hastings in full
Finnish insurer Sampo has paid Rand Merchant Investment Holdings £685m for its 30% stake in Hastings and now owns the whole business.
Top 30 European Insurers 2020: A year of profit
The top 30 European insurers saw growth in non-life premiums in 2019 and overall profit after tax was significantly higher than in 2018. Mathilde Jakobsen, director, analytics, AM Best, explains what the market is facing
Hastings agrees £1.66bn takeover
Finnish insurer Sampo and South African financial services firm Rand Merchant Investment Holdings have agreed a £1.66bn takeover with the directors of Hastings.
Spotlight: Autonomous Vehicles: The insurance implications of a driverless marine cargo market
Similarly to developments in the auto industry, unmanned seafaring vessels could become prevalent in the future. But today the trend is towards partial autonomy. Valerie Hart looks at the prospects of improving vessel performance and safety, hurdles, and…
Top 30 European Insurers 2019: Insurers see 4.4% growth
Gross written premium reported by the 30 largest European insurers in 2018 was 4.4% higher than the aggregated figure for the previous year but those writing significant business outside of the eurozone have seen foreign exchange rate movements having an…
Weather losses send RSA profits down 15% at H1
RSA posted a 15% drop in group operating profit for the first six months of the year as British and Canadian weather losses dent the insurers’ results.
Neon launches Copenhagen-based marine business
Neon has launched Orca Insurance Agency, a Lloyd’s approved coverholder which will underwrite Nordic marine business on behalf of Neon Syndicate 2468.
Towergate Underwriting launches Scandinavian MGA
Towergate Underwriting has launched an international managing general agent for Scandinavia.
Maas Global receives financial backing from Toyota Financial Services and Aioi Nissay Dowa
Finnish company, Maas Global has received investment from Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance and Toyota Financial Services.
Uninsured driving - the European way
A recent European ruling that means insured motorists will pay repairs for uninsured drivers has caused outrage in the industry. What is the extent of uninsured driving in Europe, how do national differences compare and which policies work?
Compre acquires UK business of AG Insurance
Insurance and reinsurance legacy specialist Compre has acquired the UK business in run-off of the Belgian (re)insurer AG Insurance for an undisclosed sum.
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.
Insurers behind banks on mobile offerings
Insurers continue to lag behind their banking counterparts when it comes to mobile websites and apps, according to research from CP consulting.
Lloyd’s vs Asia: Is London losing its crown?
Could factors including economic growth in the East and increasingly burdensome UK regulation see Lloyd’s Asian hub in Singapore oust its London counterpart as the global centre of insurance?
Howden expands Nordic footprint with deal for Finnish broker
Howden Broking Group has acquired of a majority share in Finnish broker Colemont Finland Oy from AmWins subsidiary Colemont Global Group.
Randall and Quilter completes portfolio transfer from Finnish companies
Randall and Quilter has completed the portfolio transfer from two Finnish companies, Fennia and Turva, into its run-off insurer Alma.
Randall and Quilter completes portfolio transfer
Randall and Quilter has completed the portfolio transfer from two Finnish companies, Fennia and Turva, into its run-off insurer Alma.
R&Q agrees PTP with Finnish mutual
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has agreed a portfolio transfer plan with mutual insurance company Turva.
R&Q agrees PTP with Finnish firm Turva
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings has agreed a portfolio transfer plan with mutual insurance company Turva.
Analysts bullish on Tryg's Q1 prospects
Analysts at Berenberg Bank have said they expect Nordic insurer Tryg to post a combined ratio of 91.1% for the first quarter, on the back of benign winter weather across Scandinavia and favourable investment markets.