Germany
Reportage - cyber liability: Reducing online exposure
As websites and e-trading take a more prominent role in every facet of business, online liability risks grow. Edward Murray asks how the market can keep up to date with the exposures and how brokers should best advise their clients.
PIA head urges insurers to embrace global risks
Insurers' conservative attitudes towards risks outside the UK is holding back ambitious plans to establish multi quote-and-buy systems worldwide, according to liability broker Professional Insurance Agents (PIA).
Acturis deal paves way for European adventure
Acturis has sold a minority stake in the company to ‘growth equity’ firm, Summit Partners, as it embarks on a European growth strategy.
German giant linked to Quinn Insurance bid
German insurance giant Talanx has become the latest name linked with a bid for Quinn Insurance.
Majority of SMEs have inadequate cover
Less than one in three (30%) small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe believe they are insured in the event that a professional mistake leads to them being sued, according to research from Hiscox.
Reportage - state of the market: A very British coup
Unlike our continental cousins, buying insurance online has become de rigeur for the UK public - but it is not all doom and gloom for personal lines brokers. Louise Meeson reports on the state of market.
Young UK drivers better risk than European peers
Young British drivers are a better risk on the road than some of their European counterparts, according to research from Axa.