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WTW latest to withdraw from Russia
WTW has pulled out from Russia, joining fellow global brokers Aon and Marsh McLennan in cutting ties in the country.
Aon suspends Russian business
Aon has suspended its Russian operations and put staff on paid leave.
Marsh McLennan to exit all Russian business
Marsh becomes the first major international broker to exit all Russian business as the war with Ukraine continues.
Regulators quizzed on authorisations and competitiveness by Lords committee
Prudential Regulation Authority CEO Sam Woods has said there is “probably” scope to authorise a greater number of insurance entities in response to questions from a House of Lords select committee about the proportionality of regulation faced by market…
Insurance Europe ends All-Russian Insurance Federation’s membership
The board of Insurance Europe has voted to end the All-Russian Insurance Federation’s membership of the organisation in response to the Ukraine crisis.
UK to block Russian aviation and space businesses from accessing insurance
The UK government will introduce further sanctions in response to the Ukraine conflict, with legislation to bar Russian aviation and space companies from accessing insurance cover.
Hiscox expects minimal Ukraine conflict impact but ‘too early to speculate’ on cyber
Hiscox is anticipating the crisis in Ukraine will have a limited impact on its business, both directly and indirectly.
Russia’s Ukraine war to ‘substantially’ impact global insurance industry: AM Best
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is likely to have a substantial impact on the global insurance industry in the near to midterm, AM Best has said.
Ukraine commits funds to keep flights going as insurers pull out
The Ukrainian government has committed UAH 16.6bn (£430m) to keep commercial flights moving through the territory as reports suggest insurers have pulled cover amid heightened tensions with Russia.