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New passporting agreement with EU ‘will be straightforward’
Brexit will have little impact on the financial services sector and a workable agreement with the European Union will be “straightforward”, according to Managing Partners Group.
Direct Line sees more than 200 lightning claims
Direct line has seen more than 200 claims for lightning damage to homes so far this month, with some claims worth up to almost £46,000.
FERMA elects new board members
The Federation of European Risk Management Associations today elected three new board members with hopes of generating fresh perspectives.
XL Group to redomicile to Bermuda from Ireland
XL ordinary shareholders have approved a scheme of arrangement that will change the place of incorporation of the parent holding company to Bermuda from Ireland.
Editor's comment: A time to come together
The UK electorate has had its say and the decision is for the UK to leave the European Union.
Blog: Brexit - How much preparation has gone on behind the scenes?
Post made hay with a Freedom of Information request earlier this month, which revealed that the industry’s two main regulators had not carried out a formal review of the regulatory and financial impact of a Brexit.
Leave vote will 'significantly damage' insurance market, analysts say
Today’s leave vote has the potential to significantly damage the UK insurance market, several analysts have claimed.
AIG 'evaluating options' following leave vote
AIG are “evaluating their options” following today’s Brexit vote after stating earlier this month that they were considering a new hub elsewhere in Europe if the UK votes to leave.
Brexit: Gender directive too costly too reverse claims AA
The prospect of gender equality for motor insurance being overturned has been raised and dismissed in the wake of UK voters electing to leave the European Union.
Insurance M&A activity will slow following leave vote
Insurance sector transactional activity will slow following today's leave vote, RPC has said.
Aviva said ‘no impact’ from Brexit even as share prices fall
Aviva has said a Brexit will have “no significant impact” on its business even as the company’s share prices drop by 16.83%.
Brexit: Insurers and brokers urge calm as shares tumble
Insurers have urged calm as uncertainty grips the markets and causes share prices to tumble.
Brexit: Solvency II likely to remain says PWC
Solvency II will "almost certainly remain" according to PWC despite the UK voting to leave the European Union as too much time, money and effort has been invested in it and the regulation is enshrined in UK Law.
Pound drops to lowest point since 1985 as UK votes to leave EU
The UK has voted to leave the European Union by 52% to 48% after 43 years in an historic referendum.
LGBT Cover: Over the rainbow
Pride in London Parade takes place on Saturday 25 June and this year's theme is #nofilter, encouraging lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to stop self-censoring and live their life as they are. To insure these customers as they are, do…
International - Asia: China's internet explosion
Insurers are looking for new ways into China’s underserved market, yet a successful digital strategy will not only require investment but the right type of partnership
Blog: Don't rest on your SIMR laurels
After the flurry of activity ahead of the various Senior Insurance Managers Regime deadlines, some firms might have concluded that implementation is complete and it is now possible to relax into business-as-usual mode. However, major ongoing and future…
Mobile experience with insurance providers worse than any other sector
The mobile experience with insurance providers leave customers less satisfied than with any other type of company, a global survey has found.
Generali launches ‘disruptive’ health scheme
Generali has launched a “disruptive” health incentive programme for life and occupational disability policyholders.
Liberty to make 70 redundancies in Ireland
Liberty Insurance is realigning its commercial insurance and back office functions in Ireland with an expected 70 redundancies as a result.
HDI Global expands into Scotland with Glasgow office
HDI Global is strengthening its regional footprint by establishing a presence in Scotland.
Europe: Caution in the online art world
Online art transactions remain buoyant, despite a global decline in the trade. What are the perils and pitfalls that insurers should be aware of?
AGCS strengthens global aviation team
Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty has strengthened its global aviation team with three senior appointments.
Live: Brexit - the impact of the EU referendum on insurance
Britain has decided to leave the European Union - find all the latest reactions here.