Royal London profits surge double digits as pensions grow August 2, 2024 Royal London's operating profit before tax increased by 13 per cent for H1 2024, as the insurer credits its focus on long-term strategy to have increased its profits.
Bupa profits shoot up 45 per cent due to growth in health insurance August 1, 2024 Bupa's total underlying profit for the first six months of H1 shot up by 45 per cent which was driven by the strong increase in revenues and returns across all its market unit.
Russian oil: UK and European states set to launch plan to target ‘shadow fleets’ July 16, 2024 Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to launch a "call to action" to the private sector - including insurers - over the use of shadow fleets carrying Russian oil
Direct Line is now on price comparison sites – what does this signify? July 11, 2024 Direct Line was one of the last big insurers to resist the lure of price comparison websites. Until now.
Direct Line to put flagship brand on price comparison sites for the first time July 10, 2024 Direct Line will list its signature brand on price comparison sites for the first time in its history, having held off doing so for years.
Lloyd’s of London insurers Beazley, Hiscox and Lancashire are takeover targets, analysts say July 9, 2024 Lloyd's of London insurers are expected to be the subject of takeover interest, analysts have said, following news that foreign rivals are circling London-listed Hiscox.
Hiscox shares soar as Lloyd’s of London insurer attracts foreign takeover interest July 8, 2024 Shares in Hiscox surged as much as 14 per cent on Monday following news that two foreign rivals are considering takeover bids for the Lloyd’s of London insurer.
Brookfield: Private capital giant files to create UK insurer amid pensions deal boom July 8, 2024 Canadian private capital giant Brookfield has reportedly applied to establish an insurance company in the UK as it looks to grab a slice of Britain's booming pension insurance market.
R&Q Insurance sales to go ahead despite liquidation plans June 24, 2024 Bermuda-based insurance firm R&Q has confirmed that it filed for liquidation, but that this will not affect the sale of its program management business.
Prudential launches $2bn share buyback plan and outlines progress for further returns June 24, 2024 Prudential has unviled a multi-billion-dollar share buyback programme.