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Dual launches M&A business in Frankfurt and London
Hyperion's underwriting arm Dual has launched a merger and acquisitions business located in Frankfurt and London.
Aon highlights increased European terrorism threat
Aon has identified nine developed economies as being at an increased risk of terrorism, including seven from Europe.
Generali unveils German repositioning
Generali has embarked on a strategic repositioning of its operations in Germany that it hopes will enhance the company's competitive position there.
Generali loses motor market share in Italy and France
Italian insurer Generali saw a 4.6% property and casualty profit decline in the first quarter after it counted the cost of storms in Italy, Germany and Austria.
RSA appoints former Santander CIO as COO for UK and Western Europe
RSA has appointed Darren McKenzie to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer for the UK & Western Europe.
Foreign lorry accidents on UK motorways up 14%
Collisions on UK motorways involving foreign lorries have increased by 14% since 2012, according to statistics from credit hire firm Accident Exchange.
Euler Hermes Q1 revenues jump 5.1%
Trade credit insurer Euler Hermes has reported a 5.1% increase in revenues for the three months ended 31 March 2015 to €670m (£478m).
Catlin completes Insure the Box sale
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance has finalised its acquisition of Insure the Box and Drive Like a Girl from Catlin.
Germanwings loss to maintain aviation market pricing pressure
Pricing in the aviation market is expected to remain competitive in spite of the Germanwings crash on 24 March, according to AM Best.
Cathedral leads consortia for Germanwings A320 war policy
Lancashire-owned Cathedral is leading the consortia on the Lufthansa war policy for the Germanwings Airbus A320 plane that crashed in France on 24 March.
Europe C-Suite: A judgment call - the PI market in Germany
The market for professional indemnity cover is growing in Germany - so how can insurers keep up with demand?
Driverless cars: Driving change
Rapid advances in automotive technology mean that, within a generation, the future of autonomous vehicles and driverless cars could become a reality. What will that mean for the insurance industry?
Q&A Theo Duchen and David McDonald: From Nairobi to Nottingham
Co-founders of Acturis Theo Duchen and David McDonald reveal how their recent acquisitions tie into their wider plan for international expansion
Europe: Q&A with Guenter Droese, chairman of European Captive Insurance and Reinsurance Owners` Association
Post speaks to Guenter Droese about the captive market and the potential impact of Solvency II
Ferma secretary general Meyer credited for contribution to industry
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations' secretary general Edwin Meyer has died, the organisation announced on 9 February.
Cedants less likely to transfer business to reinsurers, says AM Best
Europe’s 20 largest cedants are benefitting from lower reinsurance rates and stronger bargaining power according to ratings agency AM Best.
Ace launches local cyber units throughout continental Europe
Ace Group today unveiled a new, independent cyber risk business unit designed to provide local specialist expertise across continental Europe.
XL expands German PI business
XL Group has appointed a new professional indemnity manager for its German business as it looks to expand its team in response to rising demand.
Q&A: Dr Sebastian Herfurth: Digital friends with benefits
Dr Sebastian Herfurth, co-founder and managing director of Friendsurance, discusses the future of peer-to-peer insurance, how the industry is not getting the most out of social media and why meeting customer needs is key to insurers succeeding in the…
PRA expects total UK insurance capital to drop under Solvency II
The Prudential Regulatory Authority’s executive director of insurance has forecast that total capital held by insurers in the UK will likely drop under incoming Solvency II rules.
Europe: Q&A with German risk managers
Walter Minnik speaks to German risk managers Christian Boehm of Freudenberg Group and Lutz Kalkofen of Hochtief, about current issues surrounding the European market
AA counter-fraud head calls for 'tough action' after fraud task force unveiled
The new government fraud task force is ‘a step in the right direction’ but more needs to be done to tackle the ‘out of control claims management industry' according to the AA's head of counter-fraud intelligence.
Blog: Diff'rent strokes to move the world (of insurance)
As a popular 1970s/80s US sitcom noted: ‘the world don't move to the beat of just one drum; what might be right for you, may not be right for some' - a theme tune that is as relevant to insurance markets as it is in the wider world.
Markel sees income fall in Q3 but remains up over nine months
Markel International reported comprehensive income to shareholders of $36.5m for the third quarter of 2014, down from $144.4m (£22.8m) for the same period of 2013.