European insurers News

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

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 latter looking to tap a …

Businesses Criticize New EU Data Rules, Saying They Could Hinder Data Flow

Businesses and Big Tech on Wednesday criticized European Union data rules agreed between EU countries and lawmakers, saying they could hinder data flow and contractual freedom, while a pan-European consumer group said they did little for Europeans. The Data Act, …

Car Services Groups Warn of Unfair Competition as EU Data Plan Stalls

Car services groups on Friday warned a stalled EU proposal to ensure fair access to valuable vehicle data could pave the way for unfair competition from U.S. and Chinese tech companies. The vehicle data tussle between carmakers and a coalition …

Insurers, Leasing Firms Push European Commission for Access to Valuable Vehicle Data

A broad coalition of insurers, leasing companies, car repair shops and others are calling on the European Commission to propose rules for fair access to valuable vehicle data soon, fearing further delays could see the initiative shelved after European Parliament …

Global Insurers Want to Increase Private Equity Investments, as Inflation Hits Portfolios

Insurers want to put more money into private equity this year as they contend with rising inflation and its effects on monetary policy, a survey by Goldman Sachs Asset Management showed on Monday. More than 40% of insurers plan to …

As COVID Spread, European P/C Insurers Took Hits but Remained Resilient: AM Best

European property/casualty insurers faced a dip in total average gross written premium and after-tax profit in 2020, but their regulatory solvency ratios remained strong. Pandemic factors generally played a role in both elements, according to a new AM Best market …

EU Plans to Ease Capital Rules for Insurers to Provide €120 Billion Economic Boost

The European Union proposed changing the bloc’s capital rules for insurers on Wednesday to release 120 billion euros ($141 billion) for repairing an economy hit by COVID and to meet climate goals without eroding policyholder protection. Britain, which is home …

Europe’s Insurers Expect Robust M&A Activity and Strong Earnings in 2021: Moody’s

Europe’s insurance industry is emerging from the coronavirus crisis with a stronger appetite for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), along with expectations for strong earnings growth in 2021, according to Moody’s annual survey of chief financial officers (CFOs) from 21 leading …

European Insurers Are Having a Rough Time This August – Here’s Why…

European insurers are having a rough time. Already carrying the burden of low yields eroding their investment income, disappointing earnings as well as some companies’ exposure to Asia are making things even worse. The Stoxx Insurance 600 index is down …

Europe’s Insurers, Pensions Seek Higher Yields via Infrastructure Investments

Europe’s pensions and insurers, seeking returns in infrastructure deals after asset purchases by the European Central Bank gutted yields on bonds, say they’re being crowded out again. Their frustration is directed at the European Investment Bank, a public lender tasked …