Stuart Collins
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CRE Insurance
Talk Talk breach exposes failings in corporate cyber security
Last week's data breach at UK telecommunications firm Talk Talk has highlighted the risks of basic mistakes in cyber security…
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CRE Insurance
Tianjin and investment losses dent Q3 results
Tianjin losses, higher realised investment losses and mergers and acquisitions have impacted the results of several leading specialty insurers and…
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CRE Insurance
M&A to drive standards and innovation in Brazil says ABGR lawyer
A wave of mergers and acquisitions in Brazil is set to introduce more professionalism and innovation into the local insurance…
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Association News
Still buyers’ market but AMRAE warns over consolidation
The consolidation taking place in the global insurance market is potentially bad news for buyers, the French risk and insurance…
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CRE Insurance
Zurich to launch first employee benefits global programme
Zurich is launching an international insurance programme for employee benefits (EB) that is believed to be the first of its…
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Europe
Guide to directors’ duties and liabilities
A new report has been published that aims to help board members understand the extent of their liabilities in the…
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Africa
Liability risks climbing agenda as South Africa becomes more litigious
The South African financial services sector is facing increasing claims, as clients become more aware of their rights and become…
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Europe
Aon reveals global insurance market opportunities
Global insurance premium totalled $5tn during 2014, with global insurance capital standing at $4.2tn by year-end, an increase of 6%…
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Africa
Cost of Kenyan insurance due to escalate
The cost of insurance in Kenya is set to shoot upwards following the dismissal of a case in which brokers…
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Europe
News in brief
European insurers continue overseas expansion, Building growth and value in the Indian sector, Chinese insurers report premium growth, Stable outlook…
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Africa
Learning programmes increase employee loyalty, improve productivity
Companies looking to develop leaders, engage and retain employees and provide career mobility should establish corporate international service learning (CISL)…
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Europe
Tax and regulatory news
Hong Kong consultation on risk-based capital framework, Greek insurance tax changes explained–FiscalReps, TMF explained French motor insurance IPT changes, EIOPA…
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Africa
If the Kariba Dam fails…
Last year, the BBC was among the first to report on the worrying state of the Kariba Dam, which crosses…
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Europe
Captive news
Willis Global Captive sets up PCC in Vermont, Cayman highlights impact of US healthcare industry changes and Isle of Man…
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Africa
Not the new kid on the block
GIC Re is one of the world’s largest reinsurers and has had a presence in Africa for decades. However, a…
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Europe
Global programmes still a talking point
It seems that global programmes are back on the agenda again. At least as far as risk management associations are…
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Africa
The time is right for risk management to flourish in Nigeria
The Risk Managers Society of Nigeria may be the oldest risk management association in the country but, by its own…
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Europe
Philippines market report
The Philippines introduced a new regulatory code in 2013 which includes higher capital requirements, and is expected to lead to…
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Europe
International insurance solutions–plotting a course for the global programmes of the future: Graeme Condie, AGCS
Global insurance programmes are well established in many markets. However, within the context of a dynamic world economy attracting greater…
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Africa
Risk managers must look beyond pricing to secure right insurance cover
Risk managers must look beyond rates when buying insurance products if they are to properly protect their businesses.