Greece
European M&A opportunities
A range of dynamics influenced mergers and acquisition activity across the CEE in 2012 but as Leonid Zubarev explains the CEE region remains attractive to investors.
Europe View from the Top: Testing times for European real estate
It goes without saying that the financial crisis has had an adverse and enduring effect on the global economy.
Kidnap and Ransom: A growing threat?
Kidnap and ransom risk is not traditionally a threat associated with Europe but recent incidents have bought the issue to the fore. Sam Barrett investigates the problem and the response of the insurance industry.
EMEA commercial market to remain stable in 2013
The insurance market across Europe, the Middle East and Africa is expected to remain broadly stable in 2013, according to Marsh's Insurance Market Report 2013.
Marsh forecasts 10% rate increases across Europe
European financial institutions can expect challenging conditions in 2013 amid ongoing concerns about the Eurozone and increased regulatory action, according to broker Marsh.
Greek Motor Guarentee Fund levy increases may see insurers withdraw from market
Insurers doing a small amount of Greek motor third party liability may withdraw from the market after the government passed a law to make changed to the Greek Motor Guarantee Fund.
Solvency II: To 2015 and beyond
Solvency II implementation is almost upon us but, as Martin Bradley and Jan Leiding explain, European insurers' preparedness varies significantly between countries and companies.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Reinsurers look to underwriting results as investment yields fall
The investment returns achieved by reinsurers have fallen significantly during 2012 as Eurozone fears drive a flight to higher grade securities perceived as less risky, according to Guy Carpenter.
Guy Carpenter opens Athens office
Guy Carpenter & Company has opened a reinsurance intermediary office in Athens, the broker said today.
Guy Carpenter opens Greek office
Guy Carpenter & Company has opened a reinsurance intermediary office in Athens.
The impact of European downgrades
This year has seen an increasing number of downgrades by ratings agencies for European insurers. Anne-Louise Fogtmann investigates how seriously these are taken and their impact on insurers.
Uniqa posts earnings up 43.2%
The Uniqa Group has posted first-half earnings before tax up 43.2% to €106.5m (2011: €74.4m).
Atradius still on cover in Greece
Credit insurer Atradius is continuing to offer trade credit cover for Greece, despite the economic turmoil facing the country.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
Insurers less exposed than banks to potential Greek euro exit
Insurance companies are less exposed than banks to contagion risk triggered by a Greek exit from the Eurozone because of an ability to share losses with policyholders and a lower reliance on short-term funding, according to Fitch.
EU insurers to bounce back from possible Greek euro exit
The European insurance sector should be able to absorb shocks arising from a hypothetical Greek exit from the euro, provided the exit was orderly.
Coface expects lower profit margins due to Europe debt crisis
Credit insurer Coface SA has said it may post lower profit margins from underwriting as Europe's debt problems fuel higher claims.
Mapfre Re downgraded amid fears over future of Spanish economy
Mapfre Group’s reinsurance arm’s issuer credit rating has been downgraded by AM Best Europe following an assessment of the consolidated group’s financial strength and ongoing risks in the Eurozone.
Political risks: Economic unrest triggers interest and questions over cover
The UK, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain have all been re-rated 'medium risk' from 'low risk' by Aon Risk Solutions, as part of a downgrade of 37 countries in the firm's annual Terrorism & Political Violence map.
Fitch expects 'severe adverse effects' for any country exiting the euro
A special report published by Fitch today addresses the possible impact on credit ratings of countries redenominating after a Eurozone breakup.
View from the top: How safe is your bank?
UK financiers are battening down the hatches as they brace themselves for eurozone write-down effects, warns Andrew Holman.
Euler Hermes pulls cover for Greek importers amid euro concerns
Exporters shipping to debt-stricken Greece will not be able to obtain cover from Euler Hermes for the foreseeable future, following concerns that the country could exit the euro.
Post magazine - 31 May 2012
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