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Sompo appoints ex-Aspen leader as new chief underwriting officer and head of strategy for international markets
The new appointee’s ’leadership and direction will help us to deliver even greater connectivity, consistency, discipline and long-term success as we continue to grow our international markets business,’ says chief executive
Sompo spends $3.5bn to buy Aspen as part of diversification plan
‘Strategic acquisitions have been a key part of our growth plan to build a robust and diversified global P&C platform – and Aspen represents an excellent opportunity at the right time in the market cycle,’ says insurer’s P&C boss
Insurer announces new marine proposition aimed at brokers
’Our new proposition expands the offering we currently provide in London,’ says chief executive
Hiscox declines to comment as takeover talk surfaces
Two firms have been reported to be eyeing up a potential acquisition of the insurer
Insurer opens new office to work closer with brokers in the north
’The launch of this important regional hub will enable us to work even more closely with our clients and broker partners,’ says chief executive
Insurer hires ex-Axa XL broker manager for distribution role
’His experience, acumen and understanding of the market, combined with outstanding leadership skills, will help us drive momentum across Sompo’s business,’ says chief executive
The Big Question: Insurer megamergers are adding up – what M&A opportunities are still on the table for UKGI’s largest carriers?
A surge of deals has triggered a new consolidation cycle that is redefining scale, competition and capability across the UK general insurance market. But questions remain around integration risk, broker dynamics and whether bigger will truly mean better.
As sharks circle, who gets swallowed in insurance consolidation?
‘If you’re an insurer without scale and not a specialist, that middle ground is a difficult place to inhabit. I suspect some of those insurers will get squeezed in a soft market,’ says chief broking officer
In Focus: How should UKGI underwrite emerging technologies like VR gaming and advanced robotics?
According to TechUK, more than 400,000 articles about artificial intelligence were published in UK media across 2023 – but how is the insurance sector seeking to underwrite uncharted tech tools such as robotics and virtual reality worlds?
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