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Blog: Eight things to look out for at Biba 2018
As the UK insurance sector descends on Manchester for the 2018 British Insurance Brokers' Association conference, Jonathan Swift predicts some of the key talking points on the floor and in the bars around the venue.
Personal injury motor claims hit near decade low, government figures show
The number of personal injury motor insurance claims has fallen to the lowest level in nine years, government figures published today reveal.
Blog: What is Amanda Blanc’s legacy at Axa as she heads to Zurich?
Following the news yesterday that Amanda Blanc is to leave Axa to join Zurich as its CEO for Europe, Middle East & Africa, Jonathan Swift looks back at her time at the French insurer and assesses her legacy
Blog: What the Oak acquisition means for RSA, Zurich and the wider market
Jonathan Swift looks at whether RSA selling Oak Underwriting to Zurich is going to trigger a bolt-on bonanza - and if it really equates to Manchester United selling Carlos Tevez to Manchester City
Insurance leaders pledge to pass on personal injury reform savings
Insurance leaders have pledged to pass on all savings made through the Civil Liability Bill reforms to policyholders.
XL Catlin adds Brexit continuity clause to policies
Policies issued by XL Catlin’s London operations will include contract continuity clause to offset any fallout from the UK’s exit from the European Union.
Aviva hires LV and Zurich bosses in commercial growth plan
Exclusive: David Carey and Mark Campbell have left Zurich and LV respectively to join Aviva, as the company bolsters its commercial business.
This week: The consequences of buying big
By far the biggest purchase I ever made was when I bought my house.
Axa-XL deal puts both insurers' ratings under review
The major rating agencies have unanimously taken rating actions on both Axa and XL Group following the recent announcement that the French insurance giant is looking to acquire 100% of the specialty insurer.
Axa can do what Catlin could not: XL CEO
An XL Group under Axa would provide the Bermuda-based specialty insurer with the scale and competitive edge that it failed to achieve from the landmark Catlin acquisition, XL’s CEO said.
Blog: Your move Allianz - impact of Axa/XL deal on P&C market worldwide
The news that Axa is to spend $15.3bn (£11.1bn) to acquire XL Group will certainly get the insurance boards around the world chattering.
Axa to buy XL for $15.3bn
Axa has entered an agreement to acquire 100% of XL Group for $15.3bn (£11.1bn).
Analysis: How insurtechs are striking gold with private equity investors
Why is private equity the primary investor in insurtech?
XL Catlin's Tania Bensoussan-Arthur on the new trends grabbing the kidnap and ransom market
As demand for kidnap and ransom insurance is rising in France, Tania Bensoussan-Arthur, underwriting manager – specialty, France at XL Catlin, explains why coverage needs to be tailored the buyer's needs.
Blog: What does the first Insurtech Impact 25 listing say about the state of the sector?
“We have no doubt that we have missed some Fords and included some Tinchers. But who ends up a Ford and who ends up a Tincher is not pre-determined.”
Allianz UK CEO Dye declines to comment on XL acquisition rumours
Allianz UK CEO Jon Dye has declined to comment on recent speculation that the group is looking to acquire XL.
Kanye West settles lawsuit against Lloyd’s syndicates
Kanye West has settled his lawsuit against Lloyd's of London syndicates.
Emerging Asia fastest growing GI market in 2018
Emerging Asia is set to remain the world’s fastest growing general insurance market in 2018.
This week in Post: Results, rumour and regulation
This week the results season well and truly got underway with big names in the UK’s insurance sector reporting back to market on how they fared over 2017.
Allianz shows ‘preliminary’ interest in XL: report
Allianz is reportedly eyeing up XL as a potential acquisition target.
XL Catlin sees profits fall $1.4bn from nat cats
XL Catlin has reported a 58.7% increase in its loss in underwriting profit of across its property and casualty business during Q4 2017 compared to 58% in the same period during the previous year.
Simon Price to lead M&A at XL Catlin
XL Catlin has appointed Simon Price as head of mergers and acquisitions, EMEA.
Analysis: Economy 4.0 - Learning to share
The on-demand, sharing and digital sectors - often called Economy 4.0 - bring new risks and challenges for the insurance industry.
XL Catlin appoints energy and construction Asia-Pacific leader
Global insurer XL Catlin has recruited from rival QBE for a senior Asia-Pacific role.