Italy
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Italy benefits from rebound in global trade
The year 2021 is playing witness to an increase in the value and volume of global trade, yet still hampered…
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IPT compliance guide from Sovos highlights changing regulatory landscape
An insurance premium tax (IPT) guide for insurers has been launched by tax compliance firm Sovos. It focuses on IPT…
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Sompo International buys Italian crop insurer ARA
Specialty Bermudan (re)insurer Sompo International is buying Italian agricultural insurer Assicurazioni Rischi Agricoli (ARA) 1857. ARA will become part of…
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Structured insurance and ART provide answers to market complexity: Anra
Risk managers should consider using structured insurance and alternative risk transfer (ART) in order to address current market complexities, according…
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Injuries cost Europe’s leading football clubs €472.6m with Covid-19 losses just short of €50m
There were 494 reported Covid-19 cases across Europe’s top five leagues last season, resulting in players missing 7,068 days at…
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Pandemic pushes the digitalisation of Italian healthcare
The pandemic has given a strong impetus to digital healthcare in Italy. Three out of ten Italians used digital health…
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European companies drive surge in M&A claims during Q1
European companies filed more notifications against merger and acquisition (M&A) policies in the first quarter of 2021 than for the…
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Marsh Specialty appoints global growth leader, credit specialties
Michele Pignotti has been appointed as global growth leader, credit specialties, Marsh Specialty. He will be based in Italy and…
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Generali ready to support corporates through recovery phase
Generali Global Business Lines is composed of two units: Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C) and Generali Employee Benefits (GEB),…
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Italy takes lead on weather risk modelling
Italy is taking a lead on modelling weather events and the ability to mitigate their impact, with the launch of…
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Study forecasts increase in relocation of smart working but warns of risks
Companies in developed economies may look to relocate so-called ‘smart working’ jobs to emerging countries in a bid to reduce…
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Cybersecurity initiative looks to promote cyber resilience among Italy’s SMEs
A series of initiatives designed to boost cybersecurity awareness among Italy’s small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) has revealed a high…
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(Re)building Italian resilience
The Italian government has launched a €191.5bn recovery plan designed to boost the country’s economic resilience and also set it…
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Airports, technology and the post-pandemic customer experience
As the commercial world gradually starts to reopen, the aviation sector has to consider how it will adapt to a…
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Survey examines effect of pandemic on commercial lines and the adoption of new tech
Research published by the Italian Insurtech Association (IIA) on the impact of Covid-19 has found that the adoption of digital…
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Bermuda (re)insurers pay $23.3bn of P&C claims to EU customers in last five years
Bermuda (re)insurers have paid $23.3bn in P&C claims to customers in the European Union since 2016, according to data collected…
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Generali posts strong premium and profit growth
Generali delivered a healthy set of first-half numbers with strong premium growth and a big increase in net profit, despite…
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Marsh finds that ‘medmal’ claims continue to rise in Italy
Medical malpractice (medmal) claims expose healthcare companies every year to significant risks related to patient management and to the emergence…
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Risk management key as Italian SMEs seek global opportunities
Risk management systems are a crucial element for the international development of Italian companies, and make them more reliable in…
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Covid risk and confusion grounds vital tourism sector in Italy
The resumption of business in the tourist sector is yet to take off in Italy. The difficulties of travelling, pandemic-related…