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Berkshire Hathaway's insurance profits soar, while Buffett acknowledges climate change losses

Underwriting profits surged to $9bn in 2024

German insurers recorded strong premium growth in 2024

The German Insurance Association (GDV) is confident about 2025 and expects premium growth of 5.3% for this year

AIG considers cat exposure rethink after California wildfires

The insurer said it limited losses from the fires to around $500m.

Aviva's sustainability push unpacked

Aviva's chief of sustainability and head of nature discuss how the UK insurer is progressing on sustainability, the challenges it's facing and future plans. Joshua Geer reports

Generali, Twelve Capital and Descartes collaborate on parametric ILS fund

Bank of England launches liquidity facility for insurers

Facility would only be triggered in periods of gilt market stress

MS Amlin grows Phoenix Re sidecar capacity to $90m in fifth renewal

Italians regard life policies as financial products rather than insurance

Ivass published research on reasons behind policy lapses in 2023

Low-value insurance products are impacting consumer trust, Eiopa finds

The authority's consumer trends report finds issue with insurance-based investment products

John Neal to depart Lloyd's for Aon CEO role

He will join Aon as global CEO of reinsurance and chairman of climate solutions