Bank of England plots reinsurance stress tests amid fears of hidden risks February 13, 2024 The Bank of England has said it is mulling whether “further measures” are required to shore up major insurers today, amid reports it is preparing stress tests to probe the market’s exposure to offshore reinsurance firms.
Google in talks to participate in Lloyd’s of London captive syndicates February 12, 2024 US tech giant Google is reportedly in talks to participate in the City's insurance and reinsurance market via a captive.
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.