Christopher Cundy

Achmea grows premiums and profits in 2023, but solvency tumbles

Business growth and one-off effects wipe 26 percentage points from solvency ratio

Direct Line rejects improved bid from Ageas

Second proposal adds just 3% to first bid, says UK insurer

Canopius hails "best underwriting result in our history"

Prudential Financial and RGA secure $5.9bn PRT deal with Verizon

Royal London kicks off bulk annuity business with two internal deals

UK mutual builds investment expertise in illiquid assets to support growth

Aviva upgrades targets after a solid 2023 performance

Sales and profits up as CEO Amanda Blanc says business "is clearly delivering"

Beazley's property premiums soar as it capitalises on US insurance crisis

Speciality re/insurer doubles pre-tax profits to $1.3bn, launches share buy-back

Julie Zhang named as next Equitable Holdings CRO

L&G maintains profits in 2023 amid difficult investment markets

But bulk annuity sales - and use of funded reinsurance - continue to rise

FTI acquires actuarial consultancy Madison