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UK gov to review regulations allowing Aberdeen-Stagecoach style transactions

The Department for Work and Pensions said that the transaction did comply with guidance but "did so in a way not anticipated"

Geopolitical instability and war most significant threats to aviation insurers

Economic losses to outweigh insured damages after Philippines earthquake - UPDATED

Insurance penetration is 2.03%, Q1 data from regulator shows

Life Re London 2026: ACLI chief praises good relations with US gov despite Trump volatility

David Chavern addresses audience at InsuranceERM's Global Life Reinsurance Event in London

Global re/insurers urged to call out protectionist politics

Insurance Europe panellists warn trade barriers and data restrictions risk undermining global risk transfer

ABI keen to explore further Solvency UK reform

The trade body's director general, Hannah Gurga, spoke at Insurance Europe's annual conference

UK Pension Schemes Act to have mixed impacts on PRT market

New legislation is expanding the options for pensions schemes to de-risk, which may dent PRT volumes in the short term. Anna Sagar reports

Global insurance community mourns the passing of Dirk Kempthorne

He was a former president of the GFIA and led the American Council of Life Insurers from 2010-2018

Industry thinks the PRA's funded re plans are still "excessive"

The Prudential Regulation Authority's plans to introduce a higher counterparty risk charge on the use of funded reinsurance will likely limit the UK market. Ronan McCaughey and Christopher Cundy report

Insurers urge EU to widen access to credit protection markets

Industry groups warn proposed securitisation reforms could restrict insurer participation