Poland
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Opportunity knocks – Joseph Clabby, ACE
The corporate insurance market in Europe and beyond remains highly competitive regardless of the dire economic backdrop and poor investment…
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Steady as she goes – Christian Hinsch, HDI
The second half of 2012 was a very busy and exciting time for Christian Hinsch, Deputy Chairman of the Board…
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Coface profits up 80% but reports setback in northern Europe
Credit insurer Coface saw a dramatic 80% increase in profit last year but suffered a setback in its important northern…
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Thirst for risk knowledge shows good FoRM
Continued and growing demand for risk management education demonstrates its benefits during a time of prolonged uncertainty, writes Tom Bovingdon…
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Buyers in the dark over misfiring ELD
As an EC-commissioned study finds that the Environmental Liability Directive (ELD) is failing to deliver on its promise and hold…
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Lack of ELD cases sees France seek alternative redress system
With no cases of environmental damage remediated under the Environmental Liability Directive (ELD) in France the country’s government appears ready…
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IRM launches global advisory board and announces 30-strong team
The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) has launched its global Education Advisory Board (EAB) to ensure further and relevant development…
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EC-commissioned study finds ELD struggling to make polluter pay
Preliminary findings of a study on the effectiveness of the Environmental Liability Directive (ELD) commissioned by the European Commission (EC)…
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Hydrofracking risk the big unknown warns lawyer
New hydraulic fracturing technology is one of the big risks facing major energy companies and insurers alike, delegates at the…
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More indirect taxation to come in 2013 experts warn
If 2012 was a tough year for multinational insurance programmes in terms of increased regulation and compliance issues, then next…
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Financial risks top list in Poland where risk management standards are set for uplift
Polish risk managers are worried about the economic crisis and the financial risks involved for their companies as credit risk…
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Polish terrorist plot highlights threat of ‘black swans’ says expert
The Polish risk management association Polrisk had just started its annual meeting in Warsaw last month when news broke that…
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Underused captives likely to rise in Poland
Captives are still playing a minor role in Polish corporate insurance, but this may change soon, according to Radoslaw Ziomko,…
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ACE places Turkey top of priority list but sees no need to rush
Joseph Clabby, Regional President, Continental Europe, ACE Group, told delegates at this week's Turkey Insurance & Reinsurance Conference hosted by…
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Tax and regulatory news
UK's HMRC issues draft CFC exemption regulations, Thailand introduces catastrophe insurance fund, New Zealand clarifies Goods and Services Tax and…
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Political and credit risk news
Eastern Europe payment default survey from Atradius, OECD reports slowing down of merchandise trade in second quarter and World growth…
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No time for ostriches-Adrian Ladbury
Leading German risk and insurance managers, their brokers and insurers interviewed for the recent annual DVS symposium agree that rising…
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The ever-expanding risk landscape–Belgium
Wider business risks such as cash flow management are the key risks that keep board members awake at night, according…
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HDI continues its global growth with Indian venture
Germany and Europe’s corporate insurance buyers expect their insurance partners to demonstrate a proper global reach to meet their fast-rising…
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On the march-HDI Gerling
HDI-Gerling is muscling its way into the highly competitive insurance market for multinational corporations and is rapidly becoming a credible…