Latest Europe Headlines
All the headlines from our Europe Topic Page, ordered by recency.
EU Proposes to Ban Sale of Tankers to Russia to Curb Growth of Shadow Fleet
Nov 17 2023 // The European Commission is proposing to ban the sale of tankers for crude oil and petroleum products to Russia to prevent Moscow bypassing western sanctions on Russian oil with a shadow fleet of ships, a proposal by the...
People Moves: SiriusPoint Taps RSA’s Hardy as Director of Sales & Distribution, Int’l; Pro MGA Global Solutions Names Martin Døhlen as MD of European Platform
Nov 15 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at SiriusPoint and Pro MGA Global Solutions. A summary of the new hires follows here. SiriusPoint Taps RSA’s Hardy as Director of Sales &...
Banks, Insurers May Escape EU’s Toughest ESG Regulation So Far
Nov 14 2023 // Banks, asset managers and other financial firms have won a reprieve from Europe’s most consequential ESG regulation to date, as a wave of intense industry lobbying pays off. Spain, which holds the European...
Markets/Coverage: QBE Launches Marine Offering for European Customers
Nov 13 2023 // Australian insurer QBE has launched a marine offer that will insure international trade for European customers who want to be serviced locally. As an international insurer with local presence in 28 countries, QBE said it...
EU Watchdog Cautions Against One-Size-Fits-All Rules for Non-Bank Financial Sector
Nov 13 2023 // Regulators should keep on open mind when writing rules for the world’s $239 trillion “non-bank” financial sector to avoid one-size fits all approaches, the EU’s top securities watchdog...
EU Court Sides With Car Service Firms in Data Fight With Sweden Truck Maker Scania
Nov 13 2023 // Swedish truck maker Scania must share car data, such as vehicle identification numbers, with repair shops and parts distributors, Europe’s top court said on Thursday in a ruling that could provide a boost for the...
People Moves: AXA XL Names Gerbaud as CUO for APAC & Europe; Trium Cyber Names Aspen’s Signorelli as MD of Int’l Operations
Nov 8 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL and Trium Cyber. A summary of these new hires follows here. AXA XL Names Gerbaud as CUO for APAC & Europe AXA XL Insurance announced that Adias...
People Moves: Howden Tiger Taps Zurich’s Bertagna to Lead MGA Reins. Unit in Europe; Miller Names Bisbas as Chair of Marine Mutual Reins., Head of Mutual War
Nov 7 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the brokers Howden Tiger and Miller. A summary of these new hires follows here. Howden, the London-based insurance group, announced the appointment of...
Siemens, Ericsson Warn Proposed EU Cybersecurity Rules May Disrupt Supply Chains
Nov 7 2023 // Electronics makers Siemens, Ericsson and Schneider Electric, along with industry group DigitalEurope warned on Monday that onerous proposed EU rules targeting cybersecurity risks of smart devices could disrupt supply...
Storm Ciarán Batters UK and Europe With Punishing Winds and Heavy Rainfall
Nov 2 2023 // Storm Ciarán plowed through northwest Europe, tearing the roofs off some buildings, snarling transport networks and cutting power to more than a million people. The cyclone delivered punishing winds and heavy rainfall to...
Western Europe Braces for Worst Storm of Season With Hurricane-Strength Wind Gusts
Oct 31 2023 // Western Europe is bracing for the worst storm so far this season with hurricane-strength wind gusts and rain potentially disrupting travel and causing damage to buildings. Storm Ciaran will bring heavy rain and intense...
People Moves: Lockton Taps Aon Veteran Guffanti as Head of Continental Europe; Markel Australia Appoints Rogers From AXA XL as Head of Queensland
Oct 19 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Lockton in London and Markel Australia. A summary of these new hires follows here. Lockton Taps Aon Veteran Guffanti as Head of Continental Europe Lockton,...
People Moves: Zurich Nordic Promotes Fritz to CEO; Arch Taps Cyber U/Ws From Tokio Marine and AIG; Liberty Names RSA’s Furlan as Head of Casualty, Europe
Oct 18 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Zurich Insurance, Arch Insurance and Liberty Specialty Markets. A summary of these new hires follows here. Zurich Promotes Fritz to CEO Zurich...
Banks Told to Review Clients in Historic ESG Crackdown in EU
Oct 17 2023 // Banks in Europe will need to adjust the risk assessments they conduct of their clients to reflect new ESG requirements enforced by their watchdog. In a world first, the European Banking Authority is revising the framework...
New FERMA President Plans to Amplify Voice of European Risk Managers at EU Level
Oct 17 2023 // Charlotte Hedemark became president of the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) on Oct. 16 at an official handover ceremony at the FERMA Seminar 2023 in Antwerp, Belgium. She replaces Dirk Wegener,...
People Moves: WTW Risk & Broking Names Marsh’s Powell as Chief Claims Officer; QBE Europe Promotes Keller as Head of Liability
Oct 16 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at WTW and QBE Europe. A summary of these new hires follows here. WTW Risk & Broking Names Marsh’s Powell as Chief Claims Officer Rob Powell WTW,...
Banks in EU Get World’s First ESG-Related Rewrite of Capital Rules
Oct 13 2023 // In a global first, Europe’s main bank regulator is revising the framework that sets capital requirements so that lenders reflect environmental and social risks in mandatory, industrywide buffers. The European Banking...
2023 on Track to Become Hottest Year on Record: EU Climate Service
Oct 6 2023 // This year is on track to become the hottest since at least 1940, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Thursday. Scientists have said climate change, combined with this year’s El Nino...
People Moves: Lockton Europe Taps WTW’s Rowley as Head of N. American Property; Sompo Int’l Names Faugas From AGCS as France Country Manager, Insurance
Oct 3 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Lockton Europe and Sompo International A summary of these new hires follows here. Lockton Europe Taps WTW’s Rowley as Head of North American...
Youth vs Europe: ‘Unprecedented’ Climate Trial Unfolds at Human Rights Court
Sep 29 2023 // Six young people from areas in Portugal ravaged by wildfires and heatwaves went head-to-head with 32 European governments on Wednesday [Sept. 27], alleging in court that their failure to act fast enough on climate change...
