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July 13, 2022
Cyber risk modeller DeNexus expands into Europe with new Switzerland office
US cyber risk modelling firm DeNexus has opened a new office in Switzerland as a base for expansion in Europe…
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July 12, 2022
German SMEs warned of cyber cover gaps if Log4j warnings ignored
The German insurance association (GDV) has warned medium-sized companies that they will find their cyber insurance cover invalid if they…
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July 5, 2022
DUAL Europe builds out cyber team to spur growth
Howden’s specialist managing general agent (MGA) DUAL has appointed five new cyber underwriters in Europe to drive growth. DUAL Europe…
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July 4, 2022
German broker MRH Trowe boosts footprint with three buys
German commercial lines broker MRH Trowe has acquired two local brokers, WRV and Lech Assekuranz, and taken a controlling stake…
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July 4, 2022
Hungary imposes new insurance tax to help fund energy subsidies
Lloyd’s’ tax department has been made aware of a higher insurance tax in Hungary for premiums signed by Xchanging (DXC),…
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June 30, 2022
Resilient recovery under threat as protection gap widens
The G7 communique issued after the meeting of world leaders this week called for efforts to establish the so-called Global…
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June 30, 2022
New head of WTW’s insurance consulting and technology business
WTW has appointed Frank Schepers to lead its insurance consulting and technology (ICT) business, while Taffy Jo Mayers joins the…
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June 29, 2022
German insurers ramp up pressure on IMO to tackle ‘nurdle’ risk
The German insurance association (GDV) is stepping up pressure on the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to declare plastic pellets, or…
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June 28, 2022
Credit Suisse found guilty of money laundering for drug cartel
Credit Suisse and a former employee have been found guilty of failing to prevent money laundering, which allowed a Bulgarian…
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June 28, 2022
German insurers resilient in face of catastrophic losses: Fitch
The German non-life insurance sector is showing resilience in the face of costly natural catastrophe events, such as storm Bernd…
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June 28, 2022
Austrian insurers post healthy premium growth but reduced profits in Q1
Austrian insurers recorded a strong premium increase of 6.96% in the first quarter of this year compared with the same…
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June 24, 2022
Zurich report finds risk management shortfalls exacerbated storm Bernd
Simply blaming the catastrophic impact of severe weather event Bernd that caused devastating flooding and damage of up to €50bn…
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June 24, 2022
New leadership at Lufthansa captive
Cologne-based Delvag Versicherungs-AG, the insurance arm of German airline Luftahansa, has appointed two experienced underwriters – Dennis Heinen and Markus…
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June 24, 2022
EthiXbase launches supply chain compliance checks to help firms meet Germany’s new human rights law
With six months left to comply with Germany’s new human rights legislation, UK businesses with operations in the country can…
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June 23, 2022
European insurers call on EU to develop rules on third-party litigation funding
A group of leading European business associations – including Insurance Europe – have issued a joint statement that calls for…
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June 23, 2022
German diesel manipulation legal protection claims exceed €1.4bn and still rising
The cost of disputes in Germany over the so-called ‘Dieselgate’ scandal continues to rise and it now represents the costliest…
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June 23, 2022
Swiss insurers deepen commitment to sustainable investment and underwriting
Swiss insurers now link some 80% of their investments to sustainability criteria, according to the Swiss Insurance Association (SVV). The…
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June 23, 2022
DAC Beachcroft and Germany’s BLD deepen partnership on multinational risks
London-based international law firm DAC Beachcroft (DACB) has signed a cooperation agreement to expand its relationship with existing Legalign Global…
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June 21, 2022
War and inflation dampen mood in German insurance industry
The first ‘mood barometer’ of German business since the outbreak of war in Ukraine unsurprisingly finds increased uncertainty in the…
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June 14, 2022
HDI Global’s Wohlthat retires as international head and hands over to Hullins
Industrial lines insurer HDI Global has announced that Jens Wohlthat is set to retire as head of the group’s international…