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The red flags for private equity in insurance
06 March 2024Supervisors have their sights set on private equity-backed insurers, but what precisely are the business practices at issue? Christopher Cundy and Sarfraz Thind summarise the view from the market
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Hiscox pre-tax profits for 2023 hit record highs
05 March 2024Increases in the insurance service result and investment returns underpinned the profits
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Aviva returns to Lloyd's market with £242m Probitas deal
04 March 2024The UK insurer said the Lloyd's market represents a "major source of untapped growth"
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New York Life CRO prioritises service over underwriting for AI deployment
29 February 2024Ben Rosenthal said this is where the firm is seeing "the most traction" with the technology's use
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Ageas confirms £3bn bid to acquire Direct Line
28 February 2024But Direct Line board rejects bid saying it undervalues the group
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Munich Re commits to covering "existential risks" but excludes systemic cyber and pandemic threats
27 February 2024The reinsurer posted €4.6bn profits for 2023
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Insurer M&A declines as dealmakers in "wait-and-see mode"
26 February 2024A report from Clyde & Co shows M&A activity dropped 23% in 2023
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Insurers urged to gear up for climate transition plans
23 February 2024The Association of British Insurers says transition planning can generate tangible benefits
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Scottish Widows doubles individual annuity sales
22 February 2024General insurance premiums also grow, but underwriting remains unprofitable
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Thomas Buberl flags deceleration in life book portfolio deals at Axa
22 February 2024Annual results accompanied Axa's next group strategic plan today