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.
Aviva: We believe in the UK despite the ‘doom and gloom’ June 27, 2024 The UK's economic fundamentals remain attractive for business despite the "doom and gloom" that has plagued the country, Amanda Blanc has said.
Flock: London insurtech partners with FTSE 100 giant Admiral to expand offering June 25, 2024 Motor fleet insurtech Flock has partnered with industry giant Admiral's venture-building business to expand its product range and appeal to a broader customer base.
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.
Green Flag hits record profit after price hikes for breakdown customers June 21, 2024 Breakdown recovery firm Green Flag saw its revenue leap last year as additional fees for customers helped to boost its bottom line, according to newly-published results.
Gallagher: Profit races past £200m at Premiership Rugby title sponsor June 4, 2024 Profit at the UK arm of insurance giant Arthur J Gallagher & Co surged to more than £200m in 2023, it has been revealed.
Manchester bombing anniversary is a reminder to never take security for granted May 22, 2024 Seven years on from the Manchester Arena bombing, the risk landscape has dramatically shifted. So it’s right that venues must do more to protect themselves from terror threats, says Tom Clementi Today marks the anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack in 2017, a senseless terrorist bombing in which 22 innocent people were killed and hundreds [...]
Vitesse: London insurtech lands £73m funding round led by US private equity giant KKR May 21, 2024 London-based insurtech Vitesse has secured a new $93m (£73.2m) funding round to support its expansion in the US.
Record numbers working in the City’s insurance market May 19, 2024 Job numbers in the City's insurance market are at their highest level for at least a decade, according to data from an industry body.