Poland
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Xaver hits business hardest – PwC
Although no insured loss estimates from Extratropical Cyclone Xaver that affected large parts of northern Europe last week are yet…
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Tax and regulatory news
Myanmar market opening expected in one to two years, Croatia prepares for insurer privatisation, Lockton launches online compliance tool, IPT…
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Moghrabi replaces Clabby as ACE’s Regional President for Continental Europe
Jeff Moghrabi will succeed Joseph Clabby as ACE's Regional President for Continental Europe. Steven Reis will in turn replace Mr…
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European insurers bounce back but challenges ahead say AM Best
European non-life insurers are benefiting from more stable economic conditions but many are still struggling to comes to terms with…
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Europe’s insurers seek targeted overseas growth
Many of Europe's largest insurers are selectively targeting growth in emerging markets, according to AM Best. But this expansion comes…
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Estimated insured losses from German flooding up to €5.8bn
The costs of the recent heavy flooding in Germany appear to be rising with AIR estimating insured losses of between…
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Polrisk ups the ante
Poland’s risk managers’ association Polrisk is working on major changes to the organisation as it attempts to up its game…
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Polish risk managers told to adapt and sell concepts to their boards
Risk managers can only create value for their organisation if they put themselves in the position of the management board…
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News in brief
Munich Re sees strong growth in global insurance market, A.M. Best positive over ASEAN insurance market outlook, XL to offer…
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Risk managers need to up communication game to gain interest of board: Polrisk
The relationship between risk managers and management board members is not as good as it could or should be. This…
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Ferma vows to fight back on watered down broker transparency rules in EU
Ferma president Jorge Luzzi used his place on the stage at last month’s RIMS conference to promise European risk managers…
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EC competition chief warns of rising risk of protectionism
Joaquín Almunia, Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy, this week warned of the rising threat of…
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Tax and regulatory news
New indirect taxation booklet available, offshore reinsurance remittance tightened in Argentina, single Economic Space countries working on insurance agreement, EIOPA…
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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…
