Latest Europe Headlines

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People Moves: Papanikolaou to Succeed Mueller as AGCS CEO and Will Lead Allianz Commercial; May Promoted to CEO of Lloyd’s Europe as Breitburd Steps Down

Dec 11 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) and Lloyd’s Europe.A summary of these new hires follows here. Papanikolaou to Succeed Mueller as...

European Union Agrees Landmark Deal Governing Use of Artificial Intelligence

Dec 11 2023 // Europe on Friday reached a provisional deal on landmark European Union rules governing the use of artificial intelligence including governments’ use of AI in biometric surveillance and how to regulate AI systems such...

Markets/Coverages: Howden Launches European Cyber & Tech E&O Facility

Dec 8 2023 // Howden, the global insurance group, today announces the launch of one of the first dedicated European cyber and technology errors & omissions line slips for primary business.The product is led by Canopius and IQUW with...

People Moves: Ardonagh Group Announces Senior Management and Structural Shakeup; QBE Promotes Purkis in Continental Europe Distribution Team

Dec 7 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the broker Ardonagh and QBE Europe.A summary of these new hires follows here. Ardonagh Group Announces Senior Management and Structural ShakeupThe Ardonagh...

AXA Weighs $1.1B Disposal of European Protection Insurance Businesses: Sources

Dec 7 2023 // AXA is considering selling some of its protection insurance businesses across Western Europe in a deal that could be worth up to 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion), two people close to the matter told Reuters.The French...

Brexit Backer and Inventor James Dyson Loses Libel Lawsuit Against UK Newspaper

Dec 1 2023 // James Dyson, the billionaire inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner, lost a libel lawsuit on Friday against a British newspaper publisher over a column that branded him a hypocrite who had “screwed”...

EU Weighs Wider Scope for Cybersecurity Certification Scheme: Proposal

Nov 27 2023 // The European Union is considering broadening the scope of proposed cybersecurity labeling rules that would affect not just Amazon, Alphabet’s Google and Microsoft but also banks and airlines, according to the latest...

Injuries to European Footballers Rise to $767 Million During World Cup Year: Howden

Nov 20 2023 // Injuries to European footballers became more severe after the winter World Cup in Qatar last year, contributing to a nearly 30% annual jump in the cost to clubs of seeing their players sit on the sidelines.The findings...

EU Proposes to Ban Sale of Tankers to Russia to Curb Growth of Shadow Fleet

Nov 17 2023 // The European Commission is proposing to ban the sale of tankers for crude oil and petroleum products to Russia to prevent Moscow bypassing western sanctions on Russian oil with a shadow fleet of ships, a proposal by the...

People Moves: SiriusPoint Taps RSA’s Hardy as Director of Sales & Distribution, Int’l; Pro MGA Global Solutions Names Martin Døhlen as MD of European Platform

Nov 15 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at SiriusPoint and Pro MGA Global Solutions.A summary of the new hires follows here. SiriusPoint Taps RSA’s Hardy as Director of Sales &...

Banks, Insurers May Escape EU’s Toughest ESG Regulation So Far

Nov 14 2023 // Banks, asset managers and other financial firms have won a reprieve from Europe’s most consequential ESG regulation to date, as a wave of intense industry lobbying pays off.Spain, which holds the European...

Markets/Coverage: QBE Launches Marine Offering for European Customers

Nov 13 2023 // Australian insurer QBE has launched a marine offer that will insure international trade for European customers who want to be serviced locally.As an international insurer with local presence in 28 countries, QBE said it...

EU Watchdog Cautions Against One-Size-Fits-All Rules for Non-Bank Financial Sector

Nov 13 2023 // Regulators should keep on open mind when writing rules for the world’s $239 trillion “non-bank” financial sector to avoid one-size fits all approaches, the EU’s top securities watchdog...

EU Court Sides With Car Service Firms in Data Fight With Sweden Truck Maker Scania

Nov 13 2023 // Swedish truck maker Scania must share car data, such as vehicle identification numbers, with repair shops and parts distributors, Europe’s top court said on Thursday in a ruling that could provide a boost for the...

People Moves: AXA XL Names Gerbaud as CUO for APAC & Europe; Trium Cyber Names Aspen’s Signorelli as MD of Int’l Operations

Nov 8 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AXA XL and Trium Cyber.A summary of these new hires follows here. AXA XL Names Gerbaud as CUO for APAC & EuropeAXA XL Insurance announced that Adias...

People Moves: Howden Tiger Taps Zurich’s Bertagna to Lead MGA Reins. Unit in Europe; Miller Names Bisbas as Chair of Marine Mutual Reins., Head of Mutual War

Nov 7 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the brokers Howden Tiger and Miller.A summary of these new hires follows here. Howden, the London-based insurance group, announced the appointment of...

Siemens, Ericsson Warn Proposed EU Cybersecurity Rules May Disrupt Supply Chains

Nov 7 2023 // Electronics makers Siemens, Ericsson and Schneider Electric, along with industry group DigitalEurope warned on Monday that onerous proposed EU rules targeting cybersecurity risks of smart devices could disrupt supply...

Storm Ciarán Batters UK and Europe With Punishing Winds and Heavy Rainfall

Nov 2 2023 // Storm Ciarán plowed through northwest Europe, tearing the roofs off some buildings, snarling transport networks and cutting power to more than a million people.The cyclone delivered punishing winds and heavy rainfall to...

Western Europe Braces for Worst Storm of Season With Hurricane-Strength Wind Gusts

Oct 31 2023 // Western Europe is bracing for the worst storm so far this season with hurricane-strength wind gusts and rain potentially disrupting travel and causing damage to buildings.Storm Ciaran will bring heavy rain and intense...

People Moves: Lockton Taps Aon Veteran Guffanti as Head of Continental Europe; Markel Australia Appoints Rogers From AXA XL as Head of Queensland

Oct 19 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Lockton in London and Markel Australia.A summary of these new hires follows here. Lockton Taps Aon Veteran Guffanti as Head of Continental EuropeLockton,...