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Risk managers call for new approach to data gathering – UK
Risk managers taking part in the UK leg of our Risk Frontiers survey complained that insurers’ demands for risk information…
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Insurer’s view, Erik Hartkoren, XL – Netherlands
Erik Hartkoren, Regional Manager Benelux, Insurance at XL Group responds to our Risk Frontiers survey.
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Supply chain and cyber coverage not up to scratch – France
Leading risk managers in France are generally unhappy with the coverage currently offered by the insurance market for risks such…
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Proving risk management value is the name of the game – UK
UK risk managers are demanding better service from brokers to help prove their value and align risk management activities, according…
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The broker’s view, Niek Post, Willis – Netherlands
Niek Post, Chief Executive Officer at Willis BV, tackles some of the key issues facing Dutch risk managers.
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Speed of change transforming risk landscape – France
It is not necessarily new risks that are causing French risk managers most concern. They are rather preoccupied with older…
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Claims management requires work on both sides of the fence – France
To improve claims services buyers must prioritise clarity and preparation when dealing with risk transfer partners and insurers’ claims departments…
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Risk transfer partners must keep up with global compliance – France
Advice on regulatory compliance is the most valuable service provided by insurers and brokers in the field of international programmes,…
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Flat market conditions in France – France
Risk managers in France expect a flat insurance market for the foreseeable future. However, insurers are becoming more selective over…
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Prysmatic – Alessandro De Felice, Prysmian Group
Alessandro De Felice is Chief Risk Officer at Prysmian Group, the Milan-based maker of high-technology cables and systems for energy…
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Stricter EU data protection rules appear a step closer as top politicians wade in
The EU's justice commissioner has thrown her weight behind calls from German chancellor Angela Merkel for tougher EU data protection…
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Cyber market hots up as AGCS and Zurich launch new coverages
In the wake of Edward Snowden's revelations over NSA data-collecting activities, the German cyber insurance market has seen the introduction…
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UK announces plans to boost directors’ liability
Risk managers will take note that the UK government this week proposed new measures to make directors more accountable for…
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S&P lowers Generali and Allianz SpA ratings on back of Italy downgrade
S&P has lowered its financial strength rating of Generali and Allianz' Italian operation primarily on the back of its decision…
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NSA scandal set to spark developments in cyber cover says leading broker
The scandal involving the US National Security Agency (NSA) will likely spark a change in cyber policies to cover loss…
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Big reinsurers estimate German flood losses of between €3bn and €4.5bn
Munich Re estimates insured losses from the recent flooding in Germany and neighbouring countries in the region of €3bn ($3.9bn)…
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Dutch buyers need to brace for harder non-life market
There is a faint whiff of a hardening in the Dutch non-life insurance market according to research recently carried out…
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Corporate round-up
Hiscox launches 'first' integrated UK bribery product, AGCS names Paul Crawford as senior cargo underwriter, Lancashire appoints new head of…
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British Safety Council welcomes fall in workplace fatalities but urges vigilance
The British Safety Council has welcomed a fall in the number of UK employees killed at work over the last…
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Insurance associations reject EIOPA’s SII recommendations
The prospect of further delays to Solvency II have increased after the insurance associations of France and Germany rejected the…
