‘Dangerous and destructive’ Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida October 10, 2024 Hurricane Milton has made landfall as a Category Three storm, with the Met Office warning it will be “dangerous and destructive” as thousands of UK holidaymakers had their flights to Florida cancelled. Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, at about 8.30pm local time. The US National Hurricane Centre reports the hurricane had maximum sustained [...]
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
UK insurers brace for major Hurricane Milton set to hit Florida October 7, 2024 Shares in London-listed insurers dropped on Monday as the market braces for costs tied to Hurricane Milton, a major storm expected to hit Florida by Wednesday.
Ageas: Belgian insurer mulls UK takeover after failed Direct Line bid October 6, 2024 Belgian insurance giant Ageas is open to making further takeover bids for British companies after a failed attempt to snap up Direct Line earlier this year.
World’s largest insurers head to court for high-stakes clash October 2, 2024 A multi-billion pound trial over stranded aircraft in Russia kicked off this morning in a jam-packed courtroom
Profit surge sparks hiring boom in London’s insurance sector October 2, 2024 Lloyd's of London recently reported a sharp rise in profits, driving a surge in recruitment across the capital's insurance sector.
Saga in talks with Belgium’s Ageas over insurance deal October 2, 2024 Saga, the British financial services and travel provider for over-50s, has said that it is in talks with Ageas for a deal involving its insurance arm as it looks to reduce debt.
Industry crackdown as insurance scams surge September 26, 2024 The UK insurance industry identified £1.1bn worth of fraudulent claims last year, highlighting the importance of focusing on tackling bogus insurance claims.
Revenue doubles for health insurance provider Personal as Brits look for NHS alternative September 24, 2024 Personal Group, a London-listed workforce benefits and health insurance provider, has delivered double digit revenue growth across all areas, as the business credits its strategy
Bain Capital reportedly weighing sale of Direct Line rival esure September 16, 2024 Private equity giant Bain Capital is reportedly considering selling British motor and home insurer esure in the latest sign of M&A in the sector.