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News and analysis on Lloyd's and the London company market
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Insurance stocks take battering in tough week
Sector stocks hit by fears relating to CrowdStrike outage and plunging US equities markets
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Securis and Twelve Capital announce merger
Merger of ILS managers will create firm with assets under management of $7.8bn
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Court rules against the defence for 'what ifs'
A recent case has potentially far-reaching consequences for brokers and their professional indemnity insurers
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Insurers must prepare for a rise in cyber crime
The growing ability of threat actors to make use of AI is contributing to the rise in cyber crime, with supply chain attacks a particular concern
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'Build Back Better' needs to be the norm for flood insurers
Just 30% of claims to come through Flood Re have included Build Back Better resilience provisions – that proportion needs to rise
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Scor shares plunge 20% following profit warning
Paris-based reinsurer's stock tumbles amid expected losses in life and health business, as SiriusPoint leads Bermuda climbers
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Flood Re profits fall on record claims
Storms Babet and Henk caused the ‘most material’ floods since the scheme’s inception
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PRA releases update on 2025 insurance stress test
Three-phase exercise opens next May with ‘live exercise’, as regulator promises more workshops with participants and trade associations
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Personal injury discount rate review 'risks claims and reinsurance disruption'
Lord chancellor, Shabana Mahmood, announces commencement of formal review of the personal injury discount rate for England and Wales
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EPL cover vital amid rising health and safety concerns
Despite studies showing companies that fail to protect themselves can incur significant fines, many still do not have employment practices liability cover in place
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Aviva lends support to UK’s National Wealth Fund
New Labour government unveils plan to boost growth and unlock investment
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UK insurance M&A climbs in first half of 2024
Public UK insurance sector M&A transactions rise from 54 to 94 and their value more than doubles, analysis by EY finds
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