France
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‘E-reputation’ risk a major concern as influence of the internet expands
Hacktivism, flash mobs, fake videos and wrong information that circulates worldwide before you can do anything about it. These are…
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AGCS denies soft French market forces 10% volume drop
Axel Theis, Chief Executive of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), has denied rumours in France that the insurer opted…
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Renault files industrial espionage case against ‘persons unknown’
Renault stated last month that it had filed a complaint with the French prosecutors’ office against ‘persons unknown’ for acts…
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AMRAE to sign new principles to guide broker-buyer relationships
[Deauville]-—An upgraded set of principles will guide the relationship between insurance buyers and brokers in France, as their respective associations…
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Baromètre AMRAE 2011-ERM specialists earn more than insurance managers
[Deauville]—Risk managers that are responsible for ERM strategies in France tend to be closer to the top in their companies…
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Captives set to remain a vital tool
[Deauville]-—Companies should not close their eyes to the benefits of captives for their long term insurance strategies because of the…
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AXA extends annual commitments to brokers
[Deauville]—AXA Corporate Solutions yesterday launched its first set of service commitments to French brokers to complete what CEO Philippe Rocard…
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FFSA numbers confirm tentative recovery begun
Non life insurance premiums produced only modest growth in France in 2010, as a result of fierce competition in the…
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GAREAT–Rates fall 10% as capacity flocks to cat pool
[Paris]—Reinsurance rates charged by GAREAT, the French terrorism pool, for large risks fell by 10.7% at this year-end renewal compared…
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Lean times ahead for French insurance market says Accenture
The days of accelerated growth and sure profits are over for the French insurance industry, which should be prepared to…
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AMRAE steps up focus on increased HR risks
The French risk management association is working to increase awareness of growing human resource risks and highlight the advantages of…
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French risk managers are unhappy with insurers
French risk managers are less happy with their insurers and brokers than their European peers. That was one of the…
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French workers more positive about employment following crisis, survey says
French workers are less stressed, but feel more tired in 2010 than in 2009, according the third annual study of…
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Managing la fronde-France
This year’s Risk Frontiers French roundtable took place in Paris during a time of great drama as French workers and…
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Security chiefs focus on risks posed by emerging markets
Multinational companies will have to deal with an increasing volume of security risks as they look for growth in emerging…
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New role for security chiefs as risks multiply
The job role of corporate security chiefs is changing fast and gaining more importance within international companies, as they increasingly…
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Rising claims and falling profits will not turn French market yet
French insurance buyers have been told for some time that they face higher premiums as insurers come under pressure—but Rodrigo…
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French strikes turn focus on business continuity plans
The latest holiday season in France has caused considerable losses to companies and highlighted the growing need for risk managers…
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French non-life market primed for hardening say insurers
Non-life insurers in France have warned that prices are about to go up again, as their results are under pressure…
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Industrial slowdown helps cut French workplace accidents
The number of workplace accidents dropped last year in France. But, at the same time, more cases of professional diseases…