Competition watchdogs kicks off inquiry into Aviva acquisition of AIG Life February 8, 2024 The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) has launched a merger inquiry into the acquisition of AIG Life by Aviva. It was announced last September that Aviva was acquiring the US giant protection business from its subsidiary Corebridge Financial for a quoted price of £460m. The business Aviva is buying provides has 1.3m individual protection customers [...]
UK should ‘shout about the insurance industry a bit more’: Howden boss February 6, 2024 David Howden told City A.M. that insurance was a 'City success story' as his firm posted another set of strong financial results
Augmentum leads fresh investment round in London insurtech Artificial Labs February 6, 2024 It will also look to entrench its position as in algorithmic underwriting software, as insurance increasingly looks towards 'digital solutions', an update to the markets said this morning.
Talent crisis: Insurers are struggling to attract new staff. Could painting and TikToks be the answer? February 6, 2024 Insurance firms are in need of new blood. But the industry - innovative and exciting once you're in it - is struggling to cut through to the next generation.
Phoenix hits targets early as growth in annuities pays off February 1, 2024 In a trading update, Phoenix said its new business long-term cash generation, a key measure of future profitability, was around £1.5bn in 2023.
Working group launches code of conduct for insurance market when using AI January 31, 2024 A collaboration between 127 experts, including the former UK COO of Aviva, has resulted in the creation of a code of conduct for the insurance industry for using AI. This initiative aims to establish and uphold “the highest standards of behaviour and ethical responsibility” when planning, designing, or utilising AI in the management and settlement [...]
Investing in the weather? Why catastrophe bonds are taking off in the City January 25, 2024 Catastrophe bonds may sound risky, but betting on the weather can prove a sound investment, writes Claude Brown.
Amazon is shutting down its UK insurance store after just a year January 24, 2024 Amazon started rolling out to select customers in October 2022 and available to all UK customers at the end of 2022.
UK has insured £102bn worth of Russian oil despite sanctions January 24, 2024 A former Cabinet minister has called on the insurance industry to think on its obligations after it was revealed that UK firms have insured over €120bn worth of Russian oil.
Howden hails business as insurance brokers ramp up partnership with British and Irish Lions January 15, 2024 Founder of City insurance group Howden has insisted that “business is on fire” as it prepares to announce its annual results next month. “It was another very strong year for us,” founder and chief executive David Howden told City A.M. “You’ll see that we have already announced a couple of other critical acquisitions in Europe [...]