French insurer expects ‘significant’ M&A firepower from offloading asset manager
French bank seeks greater scale for its investment business
Insurers are under investor pressure to manage climate risks
Financial Conduct Authority launches discussion paper on simplifying rules to boost competitiveness
Natural disasters, inflation and population growth prove toxic mix for industry
Regulator tells CEOs it could limit ‘amount and structure’ of business to prevent rapid build-up of risk in sector
Disruption to companies’ systems estimated to be most significant loss event since NotPetya malware attacks of 2017
This niche offers diversification as well as high yields but is hardly risk free
Claims handling in need of urgent improvement, says consumer group
Premiums have soared, prompting calls to investigate a market reeling from inflation and theft
Government plan for 1.5mn new homes must consider location and drainage as extreme weather becomes more common
Acquiring 51% of Singapore’s leading insurer would, if successful, give the European group a good foothold in the region
Premiums likely to increase further as insurers catch up with rising cost of claims
Insurer known for selling straight to customers will put flagship brand on platforms for first time
Canadian group could yet ‘build then buy’ to grab returns on offer in a market awash with possible deals
Private capital firms have been hunting ways into market as companies look to offload schemes
Industry executives warn storm’s size and early arrival raises risks for rest of season
New facility is aimed at smaller projects that would otherwise struggle to find cover
A more personalised approach could be beneficial to both insurers and their clients
Shares rise as UK insurer pledges to return capital to shareholders by 2026
Industry faces ‘unprecedented structural pressures’ to provide cover across sectors
Watchdog probes conflicts and ‘undue influence’ in insurers’ interests in associated assets
Insurance industry idea could help address protection gap for developing economies
Chief Anil Wadhwani should resist throwing too much cash at shareholders and stay the course with growth
