Which were the best and worst performing funds in July? August 2, 2024 Smaller company funds were the best performing on the market in July, as the cheapest assets on the market finally started to bounce back.
Direct Line: Top Ageas investor reportedly opposing takeover bid March 14, 2024 One of Ageas' top shareholders is reportedly opposing the Belgian insurer's attempt to acquire London-listed rival Direct Line after it has already been rebuffed twice.
FTSE 100 close: China concerns resurface to send London markets lower September 25, 2023 Markets opened lower on Monday as renewed concerns over the Chinese economy dented sentiment.
As households cut spending, the big beasts of insurance need to get up to speed October 7, 2022 When the economy is fragile, sectors must adapt. This is a truism repeated again and again because it is the nature of financial growth and innovation. As household budgets shrink, customers are shopping around for better deals – for food, for bills and almost all other outgoings. Insurance is no exception, though it is unique [...]
Thames Water: City grandee and crisis specialist Sir Adrian Montague lined up as new chair June 29, 2023 Thames Water has lined up long-standing city grandee and crisis specialist Sir Adrian Montague as it new chair.
Direct Line agrees to major review after overcharging customers £30m September 1, 2023 Direct Line has agreed to a major review of pay redress to customers today after admitting an error in the calculation of new insurance rules meant it overcharged customers by some £30m.
Sabre Insurance: Motor insurer posts record premium income on the back of price hikes March 19, 2024 Sabre Insurance has posted a record premium income after the motor insurer reaped the benefits of price hikes while offsetting the impact of claims inflation.
Andy Farrell set to be named as coach of British and Irish Lions January 10, 2024 Ireland rugby head coach Andy Farrell is set to be named as the boss of the British and Irish Lions at an event in the City of London tomorrow. The 48-year-old Englishman has long been favourite for the position with the touring side heading to Australia in the summer of 2025. The Lions, a side [...]
Exclusive: Uber joins CBI exodus April 23, 2023 Uber is pausing its engagement with the CBI, City A.M. has learnt. The ride-hailing tech firm is the latest in a string of companies who have either ditched the organisation or suspended their engagement in the last few days, following reports of sexual misconduct by senior CBI members. Uber’s decision will be yet another blow [...]
Private sector AI forum to launch in January, No10 announce December 20, 2023 A new artificial intelligence (AI) opportunity forum to explore private sector adoption of the technologies will launch in the new year, No10 have confirmed.