France
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CIAM reignites Scor feud
Scor’s opposition to last year’s €8.2bn takeover bid from shareholder Covéa was “destructive”, claims Catherine Berjal, CEO of activist investor…
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Recent insurance M&A has upsides and downsides, say French buyers
The recent frenzy of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among insurers and brokers could, ultimately, be good news for the French…
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Brokerslink adds three European brokers to network
Brokerslink has added three European brokers to its network, including French maritime firm Filhet-Allard Maritime (FAM), part of the Filhet-Allard…
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Specialist insurance buyer trumps procurement
Participants in the French leg of our Risk Frontiers Europe survey said procurement teams can assist risk management professionals with…
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Risk managers must seize opportunities ahead
New laws will soon force French companies to take greater corporate responsibility but firms are already moving in this direction…
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French firm liable for employee’s death after sex on business trip
A French railway services firm has been held liable for the death of an employee in unusual circumstances while on…
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Business interruption creating new challenges
The cost of replacing physical assets is being dwarfed by subsequent business interruption costs, as Florence Louppe from Risk Frontiers…
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French broker Verlingue acquires Groupe Eyssautier
Corporate insurance broker Verlingue has acquired fellow French firm brokerage Groupe Eyssautier, adding marine and transport expertise while expanding its…
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French buyers suggest insurance market is at turning point
French risk managers say the insurance market appears at a turning point but most are yet to feel any real…
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Marsh figures show jump in W&I claims across EMEA
Marsh reports that warranty and indemnity (W&I) claim notifications are up 293% across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA)…
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European commercial prices continue upward trend led by property: Marsh
Prices for continental European commercial insurance coverage increased for the third consecutive quarter, as average commercial insurance pricing rose nearly…
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Global insurance M&As at highest level since 2015, says Clyde & Co
Global insurance industry mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have increased by 13% in the first half of 2019, the highest level…
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AXA XL contributes strong results as pricing momentum picks up pace
AXA CEO Thomas Buberl will have been delighted to report that AXA XL – the combination of XL Group, AXA…
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Natixis denies reports of Coface stake sale
French bank Natixis has said there is no truth to the rumour, which began circulating on Friday, that it is…
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Severe European weather in June expected to costs insurers at least €1.24bn: Aon
Severe weather events across Europe last month caused at least €1.42bn of economic damage, with insurance expected to cover about…
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Global premiums top $5trn, led by China and emerging Asia, says Swiss Re
Solid growth in the global non-life insurance sector – particularly in China and other countries in emerging Asia, but also…
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France faces delay to nat cat insurance reforms
Reform of France’s natural catastrophe insurance regime this summer now looks “optimistic”, according to legal experts. Proposals to reform the…
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Gérard Lancner passes away
Former AMRAE president Gérard Lancner, who is credited with accelerating the professionalisation of France’s risk management association, has passed away.…
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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty opens France office
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has established a new office in Paris after receiving its insurance licence in France. BHSI has…
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Risk managers generally happy with risk software but areas for improvement, finds AMRAE
Risk managers are mostly happy with their risk management information systems, but believe improvements can be made to ensure they…