Europe
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April 4, 2024
Howden continues French growth with Normandy acquisition
Howden has entered into an agreement to acquire OFRACAR, an independent brokerage group headquartered in Rouen, expanding its geographical footprint…
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April 4, 2024
Eiopa consults on reassessment of nat cat risks
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (Eiopa) has launched a public consultation on reassessing natural catastrophe risks in the…
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April 4, 2024
Eiopa ready to back PPPs to cope with nat cat risk
Petra Hielkema, chair of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (Eiopa), has told chief risk officers at Europe’s leading…
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April 3, 2024
New MGA Devonshire to focus on transactional risk
A new MGA has been launched specialising in underwriting transactional risk and backed by Lloyd’s and a panel of A-rated…
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April 3, 2024
Softer times ahead for London construction insurance market
Risk managers in the construction sector can expect a less stressful time at coming renewals in the London market, according…
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April 3, 2024
QBE Europe appoints new underwriting head for trade credit
Aidan Quinn has been appointed head of commercial underwriting for trade credit at QBE in Europe. He joins the European…
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April 3, 2024
Swiss Re names Andreas Berger as CEO
Swiss Re has named Andreas Berger, CEO of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, as its next group CEO. Berger will take…
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April 3, 2024
SRS Altitude appoints senior alternative risk transfer experts
Strategic Risk Solutions (SRS) has announced that Marco Adamo and Roy Baumann have joined SRS Altitude as senior alternative risk…
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April 3, 2024
Private equity firm takes controlling interest in Italian broker GBSAPRI
Private equity firm Brera Partners said it has bought 70% of shares in Italian broker GBSAPRI Group to drive consolidation…
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April 2, 2024
UK insureds slowly winning the war on Covid-BI litigation
As Covid-19 business interruption (BI) insurance claims continue to grind their way through the English Courts, UK businesses are slowly…
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April 2, 2024
Davies gains Belgian license for EEA growth plan
Davies, the US-based specialist professional services and technology business, has received regulatory approval for its Belgium-based European broking operations. Davies…
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April 2, 2024
Fidelis Partnership’s Syndicate 3123 gets in principle approval
Lloyd’s has granted in principle approval for the launch of The Fidelis Partnership’s Syndicate 3123, in collaboration with global specialty…
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April 2, 2024
DWF expands global risks practice in London
Law firm DWF has expanded its global risks practice in London with the appointment of energy and marine insurance experts…
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April 2, 2024
Global D&O pricing down amid competition
The global D&O market will continue to be influenced by a multitude of factors, including geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, technological…
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April 2, 2024
Judge rules $10bn aircraft leasing dispute to be heard in London
A UK High Court judge has ruled that the $10bn battle between reinsurers and aircraft leasing companies seeking payouts for…
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April 2, 2024
AXA doesn’t expect ‘material’ group losses from bridge collapse
AXA doesn’t expect losses at its AXA XL unit, which leads the $3bn excess of loss reinsurance cover for the…
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March 28, 2024
Most UK firms pin AI on board agenda but 11% not discussing topic: Airmic
The majority of UK risk managers (78%) said artificial intelligence (AI) is on their board’s agenda, with a further 4%…
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March 28, 2024
New global chief underwriting officer for marine at AXA XL
Neil Cole has been promoted to global chief underwriting officer, marine, at AXA XL, effective 1 April. He was previously…
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March 28, 2024
Lloyd’s posts ‘best result in recent history’ as prices rise for 24 consecutive quarters
Lloyd’s said it delivered its “best result in recent history” last year as profit swung back to £10.7bn from a…
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March 28, 2024
French insurers call for ‘real’ national risk prevention strategy
The French federation of insurers (France Assureurs) has called for a “real national risk prevention strategy” as the nation and…