News

  • ABI chief asks for immediate transitional deal on Brexit

    26 February 2018

    British government is "overcomplicating" the deal with the EU.

  • Irish regulator to put CBL into administration - UPDATED

    26 February 2018

    Insurer is in breach of regulatory requirements and "in distressed financial position"

  • Mapfre adds sustainability targets to €1bn credit line

    26 February 2018

    Spanish insurer claims world first.

  • Berkshire Hathaway reveals $3.2bn underwriting loss

    26 February 2018

    Losses came from Geico, retroactive insurance and Gen Re

  • British insurers lack gender diversity at top ranks

    26 February 2018

    ABI survey finds only one-fifth of executives and board members are women

  • Zurich reaches fourth in LatAm after QBE purchase

    26 February 2018

    Swiss insurer aims for above 10% return on investment from $410m purchase

  • 'Historic' natural catastrophes take their toll on Hiscox profits

    26 February 2018

    Natural catastrophes including forest fires and hurricanes have seen Hiscox's profits shrink by over £300m

  • QBE sells LatAm unit to Zurich after $1.2bn natcat loss

    26 February 2018

    Sales comes amid wide-ranging review of where, how QBE takes risks

  • Aviva exits Spain with sale of joint venture stakes

    23 February 2018

    The £178m sale increases Aviva's capital surplus by £150m.

  • Standard Life Aberdeen exits insurance business after £3bn sale to Phoenix

    23 February 2018

    The deal marks a move away from Standard Life Aberdeen's traditional insurance roots