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Ardonagh Europe enters French market with Groupe Leader Insurance buy
Ardonagh Europe has signed up to buy Groupe Leader Insurance entering the French market.
Dorset-based broker targets expats with home cover
A Dorset-based broker has teamed up with a Gibraltar counterpart to offer expatriates home insurance for overseas properties.
Lloyd's of London chief calls for Eurozone fiscal union
The chief executive of Lloyd's of London has urged European leaders to move towards creating a fiscal union across the Eurozone or risk further damaging UK economic confidence.
Lloyd’s preparing for euro disintegration
Richard Ward, chief executive at Lloyd’s, has confirmed the insurance market has prepared for the collapse of the Euro and put a multi-currency settlement option in place and ready to go.
Fitch maintains negative outlook on Groupama SA
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Groupama SA’s Insurer Financial Strength rating at BBB, outlook negative.
Fitch: Insurers can absorb Greek debt swap
European insurers will not be adversely affected by the recent Greek debt swap as they have already written down their holdings according to Fitch Ratings.
Europe on the brink?
The UK is not immune from the sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone, explains Scott Corfe
2010 review: A year of living cautiously
The economy grew, rival political parties unexpectedly started working together and personal lines rates even hardened, although plenty of surprises and setbacks meant that 2010 was far from plain sailing, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.
News Analysis - Ireland bailout: Ireland on the brink as UK exposures rocket
The bond markets continued to punish Ireland as fears of contagion spread in the Eurozone, writes Andrew Tjaardstra.