Current status of sanctions against Russia and certain Ukrainian territories
EU sanctions prohibit any direct or indirect economic interactions (prohibition of payment and provision of services) with listed persons, as well as with all companies in which a listed legal entity or natural person has an ownership interest of 50% or more.
Insurance Market Update Central Eastern Europe (CEE)
Differences between the Eastern European countries and the rest of Europe are also disappearing in insurance.
In the jungle of insurance taxes
An overview of taxes, levies and other charges for policyholders in CEE countries.
We think and live internationally
The demands on risk and insurance management are naturally complex. This is especially true in the management of international groups of companies.
Challenge is our different states with very different cultures
Tusher Thakker, CEO at PERAJ INSURANCE BROKERS talked to Jonathan Höh, GrECo nova Network Coordinator about the variety of languages in India and how excellent client service can lead to long-term client relationships.
“You need to have a detailed strategy to succeed in Japan!”
Simon Wallington, Managing Director at the GrECo nova partner Cornes in Japan discusses with Jonathan Höh, GrECo nova Network Coordinator the rise of foreign investment, regulatory issues of insurance and the importance of “hanko” in Japan.
Ensuring compliance of international insurance programmes: Eurasian countries
ompanies are too often too trusting towards their clients, regardless of them being domestic or of foreign origin, potential or existing ones. Indeed, the importance of receivables management in companies has increased and checking your buyer’s credit worthiness has become a daily practice. Still, we have to take into consideration the age and the availability of the data such an assessment is based on – the actual situation may be significantly different.
“As brokers, we have to be on top of things all the time”
Andreas Schmitt, new member of the board of GrECo, talks about the advantages and disadvantages of international insurance programmes and why it is important to focus on the needs of clients.
„Great potential for the insurance culture in Mexico“
Jonathan Höh of GrECo nova (a global network of insurance specialists) spoke with Howden Mexico about major risks facing foreign companies and the specifics of the local market.
Africa is the fastest growing region in the world
Jonathan Höh from the global network of GrECo nova insurance specialists spoke with pan-African insurance broker OLEA about the conditions in and peculiarities of that fast growing – but largely unstable – region.