UK financial regulator to review pure protection insurance market August 28, 2024 The City watchdog has announced a probe into the sale of pure protection insurance products amid concerns that "competition is not working well in the market".
Prudential hopes sluggish first half won’t stand in the way of ambitious targets August 28, 2024 The firm reported that new business profit fell three per cent in Hong Kong compared to last year, when there was strong growth in the wake of the pandemic.
London insurance sector braces for Atlantic hurricane season August 21, 2024 As the Atlantic hurricane season reaches its peak, the London insurance market is preparing for the fallout.
FCA fires another warning shot at insurers over consumer failings August 21, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fired a warning shot at the insurance industry today amid concerns firms are flouting its stringent consumer duty rules and failing to deliver value for customers.
Admiral shares fly to the top of the FTSE 100 as firm hikes dividend amid profit surge August 15, 2024 Admiral Group has reported its half-year turnover leaped 43 per cent to £3.2bn, due to a strong performance in insuring UK motors
Aviva: Profit and sales jump at FTSE 100 giant as UK premiums surge August 14, 2024 Insurance giant Aviva reported that sales, operating profit and dividend were all up for HY 2024 as the group generated over £6bn in general insurance premiums
Minister urges insurers to ‘swiftly resolve’ riot claims August 12, 2024 Insurers have been urged to “swiftly resolve” claims from businesses which suffered damage during the recent rioting.
Beazley: Shares hit all-time high after insurer doubles profit and improves guidance August 8, 2024 Shares in Beazley have hit an all-time high after the Lloyd's of London insurer more than doubled its profit in the first half of 2024 and improved its outlook for a key measure of full-year profitability.
Legal & General beats profit estimate and raises dividend amid strategic overhaul August 7, 2024 Legal & General (L&G) has raised its dividend as its profit for the first half of 2024 exceeded expectations, after its new chief promised a "simpler" future.
Hiscox: Lloyd’s of London insurer reports ‘robust growth’ despite a more ‘active loss environment’ August 7, 2024 Hiscox, the Lloyd’s of London insurer, has reported another set of strong results as the company has continued to benefit from a hard insurance market. In its interim results for the six months to 30th June, the company recorded 3.3 per cent growth in insurance contract written premium (ICWP). The figure rose $89.6m (£70.5m) to [...]