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AnalysisEuropean insurers paid out €952bn in claims in 2013
Figures from Insurance Europe found that insurers paid out an average €2.6bn per day to individuals and businesses
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Online onlyEU introduces new rules for cross-border judgments
Savings in the EU could reach €48m or up to €2,000-€3,000 in individual cases
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AnalysisAGCS hires crisis management expert in a bid to boost global liability team
Christof Bentele takes on the role of head of crisis management with aim to develop new products in recall and contamination, terrorism andpolitical violence
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AnalysisReputation, cyber and business interruption risks top AGCS’s risk barometer
Loss of reputation and brand value and cyber crime have both leapt up the risk table to second and third place respectively, after business interruption
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AnalysisHow falling oil prices will affect insurers
Falling global oil prices could affect insurance rates and cause an exodus of expatriate staff from Middle Eastern insurers, warns A.M. Best
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AnalysisThe biggest threat to the stability of the world is international conflict
The risk is more likely to surface than extreme weather events and is the fourth most serious risk in terms of consequences
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AnalysisParis terror attacks a warning of rising geopolitical risks
The spread of political and ideological violence is expected to continue and the latest attacks are a warning that the risk is a global threat
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Online onlyAirmic on the search for a new technical director – application deadline 13 February
After more than eight years in the post, Paul Hopkin is to leave his position as technical director in April
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AnalysisPotential changes to Pool Re costs and rules on kidnap and ransom on the horizon
Two terror-related rule changes emanating from the UK have put corporate property owners and those using London’s kidnap and ransom market on notice
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AnalysisWillis Aerospace boss promoted to chief broking officer of new GB unit
Philip Smaje will be responsible for driving broking strategy
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AnalysisAllianz launches 2015 scholarship programme
Training programme will provide places for 50 brokers in commercial and personal lines
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AnalysisFreezing weather resulted in an estimated gross loss of €129,000 for business – FM Global
Thomas Roche, Northern Europe operations vice-president, outlines top five steps against freeze damage
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AnalysisKPMG on why India’s FDI limit hike spells insurance growth
Firm calls for quick action by foreign insurers
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Online onlyBusiness innovation in the EU at its lowest for at least six years
EU figures reveal country-by-country innovation levels, with less than half of total EU firms cowing innovative activity
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AnalysisWillis signs deal to buy 85% stake in broker Miller
Two firms combine specialty and wholesale businesses to form standalone legal entity and separate Lloyd’s broker
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AnalysisREVEALED: how corporates rate brokers and insurers
Brokers and insurers are failing to keep pace with the changing demands of the UK’s largest businesses, according to StrategicRISK’s UK Corporate Insurance Buyers’ Survey 2015
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AnalysisGrowth opportunities at its highest in the UK compared to other EU countries according to 1,322 chief executives
Chief executives also highlighted the US, Germany and China as the most important countries for growth, but say they are concerned by a shortage of talent
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AnalysisMarine operators face greater scrutiny by environmentalists
‘Shipbuilders and engine manufacturers are being challenged on all fronts’ – Willis
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AnalysisNew model quantifies political risk to investors
Investors in Ukraine are expected to lose more than one third of their investment in a 10-year time frame
