Archive

  • Austrion Life lines up buyer after FWU fallout

    06 July 2026

    Leadenhall-backed buyer moves to take control of Vienna life insurer

  • Luxembourg life insurer FWU investigated for possible criminal offences

    21 July 2025

    Liquidator says refunding policyholders will be delayed as IT systems are rebuilt

  • FWU Life Austria to be acquired and rebranded as Austrion Life

    18 July 2025

    Ownership change aims to strengthen operations

  • Sale of FWU units in "advanced negotiations"

    05 February 2025

    FWU Life Insurance Lux liquidation has not disrupted process, says insolvency administrator

  • Luxembourg regulator confirms FWU Lux liquidation

    04 February 2025

    Access to IT systems blocked by German insolvency firm

  • FWU Luxembourg faces liquidation after failing to meet solvency requirements

    24 January 2025

    European life insurer's recovery plan failed, says regulator

  • FWU claims to restore minimum capital, but regulator remains concerned

    08 November 2024

    European life insurance group has until 19 January to restore solvency capital

  • FWU insolvency could spook Italian life market

    09 August 2024

    Fitch Ratings warns situation could provoke reactions similar to Eurovita collapse