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Toxic torts are testing the UK’s appetite for US-style mass litigation
Fears around US style litigation erupting in the UK may be well founded
Aon shares tumble on USI deal
Broking giant’s shares fell more than 6% this week amid concerns over high price being paid for business
FCA targets ‘reddest of flags’ as non-financial misconduct rules come into effect
Regulator will investigate whether insurers and broker are discouraging abusive behaviour and adopting proper oversight and disciplinary procedures
Establishing fraudulent breach of warranty: where does Veranova leave W&I insurers?
Veranova decision underscores the high threshold for proving fraudulent breaches in sale transaction
Bermudians lead as insurance stocks enjoy strong week
RenaissanceRe and Everest Group shares rise more than 4% as re/insurance stocks gain 1.8% on average
Ardmore collapse ‘a blow to UK surety market’
Construction firm’s collapse could dampen sentiment and keep prices higher and surety bond terms more restrictive, according to Gallagher
English courts move to streamline costs and disclosure regimes
A refined disclosure regime is necessary to ensure London maintains its status as a major dispute resolution hub
UK warned of tax challenge to captives push
Proposals provide ‘a competitive proposition’ but UK’s tax regime could be a barrier, rating agency says
Tysers owner reports record earnings
‘Robust growth’ in Tysers’ marine and aviation broking drives AUB Group’s international revenues up 6.2% in last financial year
‘Punching shear’ is a major new post-Grenfell risk
Huge potential exposures could drive some commercial property and professional indemnity insurers out of the market
Allianz Commercial appoints Woolley to lead global specialty
German insurance giant appoints Talbot chief executive to lead global specialty expansion
Insurers set for new exposures from UK leasehold reform
Professional indemnity and directors’ and officers’ insurers face new risks as the rental market shifts in the UK
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