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German insurtech Wefox raises $110m, now valued at $4.5bn

S&P's capital model review: this could hurt

The rating agency's review of its capital methodology could leave insurers facing the prospect of rating changes and possible capital raising pressure, as Sarfraz Thind reports

Lloyd's Belgian unit sees claims double in 2020

Lloyd's Insurance Company ascribes difference to Part VII transfer and Covid-19

Scor wins early court case against Barclays in Covéa takeover dispute

The French reinsurer is pursuing civil action against Barclays for breach of confidence

Settling a Scor

The fallout between French insurers Scor and Covéa over the latter’s proposed takeover bid quickly erupted into a very public feud, the likes of which are seldom seen. With legal and civil actions commencing soon, how have reputations been affected? Paul Walsh investigates

Scor sues Covéa, Barclays, Rothschild after takeover bid shelved

Covéa takes deal off the table after “hostile attacks”

Ethias offloads guaranteed life policies to Monument Re

Bids goodbye to troublesome First A policies

Lloyd's syndicates issue capital calls exceeding $500m after horror 2017

Insurance pools call on Names to help repair damage

Hastings defends CEO move against potential governance criticisms

Sanguine analysts note a shortage of qualified candidates

LV= appoints fintech expert to non-executive role

Alison Hutchinson also brings senior role experience from Aviva Life UK