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Trade associations rally against FCA's name and shame plans

The ABI and the International Underwriting Association have criticised the proposals

EU authorities forecast challenging outlook for insurers in 2024

AI should be left to run its course for now, says US senior advisor

Innovation presents a quantum leap opportunity, despite the risks

Rescuers of Eurovita divulge details of bail-out plan

Italian life insurer faced solvency pressure before rivals took liabilities

S&P: Iran-Israel conflict unlikely to erupt into full-scale Middle East war

The rating agency says Emea insurers are not currently materially affected by the conflict, but risks remain

Has IFRS 17 improved comparability and consistency? The jury is still out

After more than two decades' work on IFRS 17, the industry is still unsure if the accounting standard has made things better. Joshua Geer reports

Fewer big nat cats and portfolio actions benefit Lloyd's syndicate loss ratios

Syndicates did, however, warn of uncertainty around modelling future natural catastrophe trends

Lloyd's syndicates spotlight DEI benefits, and the commercial risks of not being inclusive

Open-mindedness attracts best talent, argues Hamilton

Global supply chain syndicate turns profitable in 2023 amid tough geopolitics

But numerous syndicates still nervous about continuing destabilisation by Russia-Ukraine conflict

Lloyd's syndicates expect premium rate rises to taper this year

Rate increases were experienced across the breadth of underwriting lines in 2023