Ben Norris
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Europe
Tax and regulatory news
New indirect taxation booklet available, offshore reinsurance remittance tightened in Argentina, single Economic Space countries working on insurance agreement, EIOPA…
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Europe
News in brief
Hong Kong insurance premiums increase in 2012, new global commercial property product from Clements, XL Group restructures insurance operations in…
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Europe
Captive news
CICA's latest fronting survey sees increase in fronting, OECD endorses Guernsey's tax standards, Cayman introduces portfolio insurance companies, Bermuda wrote…
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Europe
Editors comment – Regulatory overload: is there an upside?
It is all happening on the supervisory front for insurers. First, there is ComFrame, or to give it the full…
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Europe
Mexico – On the up
Mexico was badly hit by the credit crisis, largely because of its close links to the US business cycle. According…
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Europe
Alessandro De Felice – Ferma’s rising star
The Prysmian Group is a leading manufacturer of high-technology cables and systems for energy and telecommunications, with sales of around…
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Europe
Multinational Insurance Programs: evaluating the risks – David Halperin
As companies expand their footprint, a thorough assessment of cross-border risks and insurance options for mitigating those risks, becomes essential.…
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CRE Insurance
UK solicitors’ PI market sees another unrated insurer exit
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has moved to reassure law firms insured by Balva Insurance after the Latvian insurer was…
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CRE Insurance
Marsh targets German marine business
Insurance broker Marsh is aiming to increase its marine business in Germany and is targeting ship owners and KG companies.
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CRE Insurance
Corporate round-up
ACE names new Environmental Insurance Manager for Germanic region, Clements launches new property cover aimed at global organisations, Chubb Europe…
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CRE Insurance
One in three insurers misfiring over risk adjusted executive pay
A third of risk professionals at global insurance firms are unhappy with existing links between risk management and the remuneration…
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Boston bombing likely to significantly impact terrorism and sporting markets
The dual bomb attack at the Boston marathon will likely have a significant impact on the terrorism insurance market and…
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CRE Insurance
Insurance rates up globally but down excluding US – Marsh
The global insurance market continued to firm in the first quarter of this year, predominantly on the back of rate…
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CRE Insurance
Global business steps up supply chain risk efforts as motor sector takes one step further
The Supply Chain Risk Leadership Council (SCRLC) has published its first ever emerging risks report designed to encourage planning to…
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CRE Insurance
Willis fears exits from downstream energy market
In worrying news for energy suppliers and those that rely on their products, some downstream energy insurers may be 'on…
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Climate Change
French government announces strategy to mitigate pollution risks
The French government has launched a new strategy to boost the adoption of measures to mitigate pollution-related technological risks at…
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CRE Insurance
Court criticises agricultural insurance in France
Agricultural insurance policies in France have been criticised by a French court for being too costly and providing insufficient coverage.
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Europe
Risk manager and insurance buyer? – Australasia
One of the big dilemmas facing the global risk industry and the cause of many frank exchanges of views is…
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Europe
Risk penny dropping for CEOs but battles ahead – Australasia
Having a CEO who takes risk management seriously and understands its benefits rather than regarding it as a tick box…
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Europe
Australasians add backing to international risk qualification but are divided over feasibility – Australasia
A globally recognised risk management qualification or accreditation scheme would bring a welcome boost to the profession, help raise the…