April 12, 2023
French investigators are treating the deaths of at least six people who were killed when a building collapsed in the city of Marseille as a possible “involuntary homicide” case, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Prosecutor Dominique Laurens said an investigation was …
April 10, 2023
More than 100 firefighters worked against a ticking clock to extinguish flames deep within debris to save up to 10 people possibly buried after a building exploded and collapsed early Sunday in the French port city of Marseille. Interior Minister …
January 6, 2023
France experienced its hottest and second-driest year on record in 2022, putting pressure on the government to step up its fight against climate change that’s straining everything from energy to agriculture. Temperatures averaged 14.5 Celsius last year, the highest since …
October 5, 2022
Howden, the London-based insurance broker, announced it has acquired Seasecure Group, the last remaining independent marine broker in France. Seasecure Group is one of France’s largest marine and cargo insurance brokers, and underlines Howden’s continued investment in expertise and desire …
June 14, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced it has introduced a proprietary directors & officers insurance policy in France. “Our new D&O liability policy provides companies and their management across France with primary capacity backed by the stellar balance sheet, long-term …
June 13, 2022
France’s financial sector is now the most popular destination in Europe for U.S. backers, helping the country narrow the gap with the UK for foreign direct investment in the industry. The country recorded a total of 60 FDI projects in …
June 2, 2022
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced it has further expanded its presence in Europe with an office in Lyon, France. “As we continue to grow steadily across Europe, the time is right to expand with an office and expanded team …
April 27, 2022
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the London-based broker Miller and the insurer HDI Global in France. A summary of these new hires follows here. Miller Appoints RKH’s Malin, Marsh’s Gil Ramirez for Renewables Team Miller, the …
June 17, 2021
A French Michelin three-star chef is asking Allianz SE for 1.6 million euros ($1.9 million) in insurance claims for losses suffered by his restaurants during the country’s lockdowns, a person familiar with the matter said. Chef Michel Troisgros has asked …
June 10, 2021
AXA has offered a settlement to 15,000 French restaurant owners that purchased non-damage business interruption insurance after previously denying coverage during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns. AXA estimates the cost of these settlements will be approximately €300 million (US$365.5 million) before …