The event of Cost Reduction in Insurance comes at a time where insurers are facing increased pressure to improve efficiency and increase profit margins, and is therefore of increased pertinence to all who work within the sector.

Proposals covering economic research in the areas of agriculture, food, environment and development are welcome.

This seminar will focus on the ongoing debate about the roles and functions of small farms and their future within the context of rapid structural changes in agri-food chains and the "retail revolution". The seminar will incorporate discussions about the changing role of small farms in the EU,...

In a very challenging economic environment, life assurers are facing increasing pressure to improve their profitability and reassure investors of their capital adequacy. In a highly competitive marketplace, life assurers must prove their differential advantage in order to guarantee future...

This event will address many of the most pertinent and interesting strategic issues surrounding the industry. How can margins be maintained in current conditions? Where are the growth markets? How are customer demands continuing to evolve? How can relationships be improved? What is the future...

This conference will look at ongoing projects and remaining challenges for the development of competitive markets and secure, sustainable energy supplies for the region.

The conference will offer unparalled networking opportunities, with interactive streams focusing on the key topics of Direct Mail, Sustainability and the Retail Network. The dedicated operations day will showcase the latest developments in postal technologies.

Topics: - Have your say: participate in our new peer-to-peer discussions and then hear the opinions of industry leading speakers on your comments - Spotlight on Sovereign Wealth Funds: How great an opportunity are SWFs? - Structured products: delivering value in a bear market - The Investor...

On behalf of the IEA and Marketforce we are proud to bring you our 10th Anniversary Retail Banking in Europe conference - Europe's premier strategic event for decision-makers from retail banks, savings institutions and consumer finance houses. We will be researching the agenda over the next few...

Issues such as inflation, the credit crunch and loss of a confidence in the economy means this conference will come at a crucial time and delegates will have the opportunity to debate these key topics with some of the UK's leading economic commentators. Whilst the economic crisis continues to...