By: Maria Ward-Brennan

Senior Reporter Maria Ward-Brennan is a senior reporter focused on law and professional services. Contact her via email on maria.ward-brennan@cityam.com or X (Twitter) @MariaW_B

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Listed insurer Saga in ‘exclusive negotiations’ with Ageas to sell underwriting business

October 11, 2024

Listed-British insurer Saga is in exclusive negotiations with Belgium-based insurer Ageas, which result in the sale of Saga's insurance underwriting business
Hurricane Milton: Global insurance industry bracing for colossal losses

October 10, 2024

As Hurricane Milton, a category three storm rips through the central west coast of Florida, the global insurance industry is bracing for losses of up to $100bn
Sanjeev Gupta: Steel tycoon faces criminal charges over missing accounts for 76 firms

October 10, 2024

Steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta faces multiple criminal charges over allegedly failing to file accounts in the UK for 76 companies
Labour pulls back from ‘day one’ protections as it unveils workers’ rights overhaul

October 10, 2024

Labour has pulled away from its pledge to give employees protection from unfair dismissal from the first day in a job, according to reports, as it unveils its long-awaited package of employment reforms today. The Employment Rights Bill, which Labour promised to introduce within its first 100 days, is set to be laid before Parliament [...]
New sanctions unit launched with ‘enhanced powers’ to fine businesses

October 10, 2024

The UK government has launched a new unit to crackdown on businesses that are in breach of UK sanctions, in an effort to strengthen Britain's sanctions regime
‘Overwhelming’ number of Brits back water firms being sued over pollution

October 10, 2024

An "overwhelming" amount of the public supports water companies being sued for financial damages, as the sewage pollution puts the limelight onto water businesses
Thames Water creditors in talks with Ofwat for debt rescue plan

October 9, 2024

A creditor group has held a meeting with water watchdog Ofwat this week, to pitch plans to keep the troubled Thames Water out of state ownership
Global trade at risk: Lloyd’s forecasts over $14 trillion economic fallout from conflicts

October 9, 2024

Lloyd's of London warns that a potential geopolitical conflict could devastate the global economy, triggering $14.5 tn in losses over the next five years and upending global trade
Hotel group in £118m lawsuit against Lloyds over alleged mistreatment

October 8, 2024

Luxury hotel chain Macdonald Hotels is suing the Scottish subsidiary of Lloyds Bank as it claims it was "seriously wronged' by the bank, resulting in it losing out on millions of pounds
Serious Fraud Office settles alleged media leaks trial at eleventh hour

October 8, 2024

On the eleventh hour, ENRC has settled its dispute with the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), bringing an end an eternal legal action

Italy Six Nations revival a lesson for Wales as England challenge awaits

Italy Six Nations revival a lesson for Wales as England challenge awaits

Ford Mustang Sutton CS800DH review: Taming a wild horse

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