Latest Europe Headlines
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Everest Re Names Gourgeon as European General Manager
Jun 7 2011 // The Bermuda-based Everest Re Group has appointed Jean-Luc Gourgeon to the position of European General Manager, based in London. He most recently served as the Chief Underwriting Officer for PARIS RE Group and CEO of PARIS...
Travelers Europe Appoints Felisky as Chief Risk Officer
Jun 7 2011 // Travelers Europe announced that Kendra Felisky has been appointed to the “newly created position of Chief Risk Officer, Europe, covering both Travelers Syndicate Management and Travelers Insurance Company.” She...
Need for Global Insurance Standards Driven by Financial Crisis, Solvency II
Jun 7 2011 // While the European Union is primarily focused on the approach of the Solvency II regulations in 2013, there are two additional regulatory bodies who are also considering some new rules that will affect not only the EU, but...
Germany Says Beansprouts May be Cause of E.coli Infections
Jun 6 2011 // German-grown beansprouts could be the source of the deadly E.coli outbreak that has killed 22 people, made more than 2,000 ill and struck fear into consumers across Europe, officials said on Sunday. The Lower Saxony state...
Living with Solvency II; A Top Regulator Gives His Views
Jun 3 2011 // Solvency II, the European Union’s imminent imposition of new and more sophisticated risk based regulation of its insurers, may not be the only elephant in the room It is, however the main focus of a great deal of...
Europe’s Lethal E.coli Strain May be Deadliest Yet
Jun 3 2011 // More than 1,600 people have been infected by a toxic strain of E.coli bacteria that has killed at least 17 and may be the deadliest yet in human history, health officials said on Friday. Germany is at the center of the...
Russia Bans EU Vegetables Due to E.coli Fears
Jun 2 2011 // Russia banned imports of raw vegetables from the European Union on Thursday because of a deadly E.coli outbreak centered in Germany, Russian media cited the head of the consumer protection agency as saying. “A ban on...
Ironshore Europe Expands, Opens Office in London
Jun 1 2011 // Ironshore Europe Limited, domiciled in Dubin, Ireland, has received approval from the Central Bank of Ireland, to open a branch office in London. Paul Betts, has been named the London Branch Manager and will lead the...
Will Next Big Nat Cat Turn Cycle? ‘Maybe’ Say Reinsurance CEOs
May 31 2011 // The reinsurance world has always been a bit arcane, but rarely to the extent it appears to be right now. Henry Keeling, the president and CEO of Guy Carpenter’s international operations, noted at the European...
Ratings: Tunis Re, Endurance (shares), LAPP, Electro Re/First Beacon, National General
May 27 2011 // A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘B+’ (Good) and issuer credit rating of “bbb-” of...
Visitors Raise Irish Hopes for an End to Financial Crisis
May 27 2011 // The people of Ireland cheered up a bit following the back to back visits of Great Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, and the President of the United States, Barack Obama, or O’bama as the name appeared in...
Eurocontrol: No Major Ash Impact on Air Traffic
May 27 2011 // No significant disruptions of air traffic are expected in Europe in coming days as a result of volcanic activity, Eurocontrol said Thursday. The air traffic agency said activity from Iceland’s Grimsvotn volcano has...
Bribery Widespread Across Europe’s Top Companies: Survey
May 23 2011 // More than one third of employees at large European companies are prepared to offer cash or lavish gifts and entertainment to win business as the economic downturn prompts firms to cut corners to stay ahead. In its 2011...
Europe on Alert for Icelandic Volcano Ash Cloud
May 23 2011 // An eruption by Iceland’s most active volcano put Europe on high alert on Monday as a billowing ash cloud drifted towards Scotland and threatened to shut down airports across the northern edge of the...
European Insurance Forum Kicks Off May 23 in Dublin
May 20 2011 // Around 200 global re/insurance specialists will gather for the European Insurance Forum in Dublin next week to analyze the current state of the industry. Delegates will hear the views of Matthew Elderfield, Deputy Governor...
Finaccord Forecasts Growth for Europe Professional Indemnity Coverage
May 18 2011 // A new study from financial market research consultants Finaccord forecasts that the market for professional indemnity insurance across ten European countries – Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland,...
Firms Fail to Grasp Intellectual Property Risks: Marsh/LIU Report
May 16 2011 // Global businesses do not understand the intellectual property risks facing their organizations or the value of their intangible assets, a new report says. Three-quarters of organizations are unable to identify the...
Best’s Analysis Concludes Solvency II Will Transform EU Captive Insurers
May 13 2011 // Although it has been coming for more than 10 years, the European Union’s Solvency II regulations covering the community’s insurance industry is now virtually around the corner. Over the years there has been a...
Changes on the Playing Field; P&C Insurers Question Impact of New Regulations
May 11 2011 // The European insurance industry is becoming increasingly aware that the Solvency II regulations, which are scheduled to take effect as of January 1, 2013, will not only impose a different set of rules for the industry, but...
Liberty International Underwriters in Europe Launches Football Charity Appeal
May 4 2011 // The London office of Liberty International Underwriters in Europe (LIU Europe), a member of Liberty Mutual Group, announced that it is organizing a charity football match at Charlton Athletic’s Valley ground on...
