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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.
RSA appoints Dutch specialist to its board
RSA Insurance Group has appointed of Jos Streppel to its board as a Non-Executive Director as of 3 October 2011.
Jubilee Europe to offer protection to Dutch mortgage holders
Jubilee Europe is offering protection for Dutch mortgage holders, by entering into a partnership with Reliance Mutual Insurance Society.
Insurance Insight September: Renewable energy, mobile technology and THB
Insurance Insight September is now live with an article on insurers’ growing interest in renewable energy; a look at the new demand for mobile insurance; and an interview with broker THB to find out about its latest expansion plans.
Insurance Insight Q&A: Paul Lindeboom
Broker THB recently made the news with its expansion plans for its Amsterdam office. Insurance Insight caught up with Paul Lindeboom, executive director of THB’s Amsterdam operation, to find out all the news on the new appointments and what the plans are…
Far East poll results
Find out what the market voted for on far East investment in the EU.
Compensation harmonisation across the EU
The European Union has a raft of measures to try and achieve harmonisation between member states but as Sarah Hamilton reports there is a long way to go in achieving a single compensation system.
Japanese insurer expands into Europe with Dutch acquisition
Nipponkoa Insurance Co has reached an agreement with Ethias NV to acquire all of the shares of the Dutch underwriting agency Nateus Nederland BV.
ACI helps Amlin France GWP double but group reports £192.3m loss
Amlin France doubled its gross written premiums for the first half of 2011 compared to 2010, but over the group reported losses of £192.3m before tax (H1 2010: £107m profit).
European PE firm makes third financial services acquisition
European private equity firm, Cinven, is to acquire Guardian Financial Services, the UK provider of life and pension products, from Aegon for an enterprise value of £275m.
Insurance Insight weekly update live
Insurance Insight’s weekly update is live with an article on buying habits for travel insurance and a blog on women in insurance.
The diverse and evolving nature of travel insurance distribution
Consumers’ travel habits and purchasing of travel insurance varies from country to country. Simon Tottman takes a look at which product and channels are dominating this line of insurance throughout Europe.
Europe's senior-level professionals pack work for their holidays
Europe's senior-level managers and executives are bringing work with them on holidays according a recent survey.
THB recruits senior broker for Europe
Following positive interim results, THB has announced plans to expand its European division, part of THB’s Lloyd’s broking operation Thompson Heath & Bond.
Commercial property Benelux: the bottom of the market?
The commercial property market in Benelux remains soft but as premium hit rock bottom Sam Barrett looks to see if changes are on the way.
News analysis - Lancashire Tax move: Bringing business back to Blighty
With Lancashire set to move its tax residence to the UK, Amy Ellis looks at proposed reforms to the controlled foreign companies rules and asks whether other insurers may follow suit.
Prominent insurance leaders to join IIS board of directors
Eight insurance leaders will join the board of directors at the International Insurance Society, effective 1 August.
Markel launches Dutch operation
Markel International is preparing to open a branch office in Rotterdam this September.
ING could be fined hundred of millions for breaking sanctions
ING is being investigated by US authorities for breaking economic sanctions against Cuba (Havana pictured), Iran and Syria, according to reports in Holland.
Brit still in profit at H1 2011 despite 15.5% COR hit for major claims
Brit Insurance has this morning reported that its profit before tax was £6.8m for the first six months of 2011 (30 June 2010: £77.5m). Excluding the effect of foreign exchange on non-monetary items it was £1.6m (30 June 2010: £72.8m).
Aon makes senior European appointments
Aon Risk Solutions has made three senior-level appointments for Aon GRIP Solutions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Scheffel replaces Berger as Allianz corporate boss in London
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has confirmed new CEOs from within its existing management team for two of its most important regions with effect from October.
Scheffel replaces Berger as Allianz corporate boss in London
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has confirmed new CEOs from within its existing management team for two of its most important regions with effect from October.
Editor's comment: Customer conundrum
Cuddly toy or cold hard cash? That appears to be the latest dilemma facing the insurance-buying public.