Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services announced that it has raised its long-term counterparty credit and insurer financial strength ratings on Czech Republic-based insurer CSOB Pojistovna, a. s. to “BBB+” from “BBB-” and has assigned a positive outlook. “The upgrade reflects …
The Dublin-based study group Research and Markets announced the addition of “Insurance: Global Industry Guide” to their offering. The bulletin described the new study as “an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Insurance industry. It includes detailed …
A new report from Standard & Poor’s Equity Research – European Investment Outlook – Riding A Wave Of Volatility – foresees the volume of mergers and acquisition in Europe exceeding the €1.3 trillion [$1.7 trillion] generated by the end of …
The Bermuda-based Catlin Group Limited announced plans to establish four new European offices in early 2007 in Paris, Barcelona, Zurich and Innsbruck. “The new locations will build on Catlin’s strategy to open offices in key cities worldwide to access business …
The United States and Japan have agreed on guidelines designed to improve the safety of consumer products in the two countries, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. Under the agreement, the two countries will share information on product safety, …
The United States and Japan have agreed on guidelines designed to improve the safety of consumer products in the two countries, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. Under the agreement, the two countries will share information on product safety, …
The United States and Japan have agreed on guidelines designed to improve the safety of consumer products in the two countries, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. Under the agreement, the two countries will share information on product safety, …
France’s AXA Group reported gains in all sectors for the first nine months of 2006, with life and savings entities leading the way. New business volume in the sector rose 14 percent to €4.473 billion ($5.72 billion). France increased 17 …
Navigators Pro, a division of Navigators Management Co., has introduced a new professional liability policy for accounting firms. Called the APL InNAVation, the policy provides coverage for accounting firms, their partners, accountants and staff who are legally obligated to pay …
France’s AXA Group has received approvals from U.S., Swiss and the European Commission antitrust authorities for its CHF12.3 billion ($9.89 billion) agreement to acquire Winterthur Swiss Insurance Co. from Credit Suisse, its current owner. AXA said that “subject to the …
