Benelux
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March 21, 2024
Action groups claim landmark greenwashing victory in KLM case
Dutch action groups have claimed a major victory in the fight against greenwashing by the aviation industry. The District Court…
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March 19, 2024
Tech, talent and collaboration top Darim agenda
Denmark’s risk and insurance management association (Darim) has chosen collaboration as the theme of its annual members’ conference in Copenhagen…
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March 15, 2024
Marsh names new marine director in the Netherlands
Marsh has appointed AIG’s Koen van Leuven as marine broking director for the Netherlands. He is expected to join this…
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March 14, 2024
Dutch cybersecurity and insurance firm secures further €36m funding
Eye Security, the fast-growing Netherlands based cybersecurity and insurance firm, has announced a further €36m Series B investment led by…
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February 29, 2024
European news publishers sue Google for €2.1bn in advertising claim
Google has been issued with a €2.1bn claim by a group of more than 30 European news media outlets seeking…
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February 28, 2024
Global insolvencies set to peak this year before levelling off, says Allianz
Global insolvencies continued to rebound last year and are now above pre-pandemic levels in most advanced economies, finds Allianz Trade,…
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January 23, 2024
Climate group sues ING after Shell victory
A group of climate activists in the Netherlands, which won a landmark case against Shell in 2021, has named Dutch…
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January 17, 2024
Repsol sued in Dutch court for Peru oil spill damage
Spanish oil firm Repsol faces a class action in the Netherlands for a reported $1bn, alleging an oil spill off…
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January 10, 2024
Buyers in the UK and Italy face highest rate hikes in Europe this year, says Fitch
Non-life insurers in the UK and Italy will push through the strongest rate increases in Europe in 2024, according to…
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December 20, 2023
Howden continues European expansion with Netherlands deal
Independent insurance group Howden continues its recent charge into mainland Europe from its London base through the acquisition of VLC…
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December 18, 2023
Zurich appoints Drazen Jaksic as Benelux CEO
Zurich has appointed Drazen Jaksic as CEO in the Benelux from his previous position as head of accident and health…
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December 15, 2023
European storm Ciarán to cost insurers €1.89bn, estimates Perils
Insured losses from European storm Ciarán, or Emir, are estimated at €1.89bn, according to catastrophe data specialist Perils. France will…
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December 8, 2023
UK firms lag on supply chain cyber risk awareness
The vast majority of UK firms (97%) have been affected by a cybersecurity breach in their supply chains over the…
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November 27, 2023
UK court rules human rights grounds for Niger Delta claims against Shell
Nigerian communities affected by polluted waters and land can proceed with human rights claims against oil and gas firm Shell…
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November 27, 2023
Dutch firm Rabobank fined €26.6m by EC for euro bond cartel
Dutch bank Rabobank has been fined €26.6m by the EC for participating in a cartel that fixed trading of euro-denominated…
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November 24, 2023
Sustainability Directive big opportunity for risk managers but will require more resource, says rapporteur
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) will enable risk managers to get the attention of boards but will cost…
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November 22, 2023
Favourable market conditions for financial institutions into 2024
Insurance market conditions will continue to be favourable for financial institutions for the remainder of 2023 and into the first…
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November 15, 2023
McLarens adds Belgium’s Alecto to affiliate network for European growth
Global claims service firm McLarens has formed a strategic alliance with Belgian loss-adjusting firm Alecto Consulting, which McLarens said will…
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November 13, 2023
QBE expands European marine business with Germany launch
QBE has further expanded its marine underwriting business in Europe by launching in Germany, with more offices set to open…
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November 13, 2023
Storm Ciarán to cost insurers up to €1.5bn: Moody’s RMS
Insured losses from storm Ciarán, also known as Emir, will fall between €900m and €1.5bn, according to Moody’s RMS. Damage…