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Wagstaff: London ‘getting its mojo back’ in reinsurance

2026-09-11T07:27:00+01:00By David Benyon

’The drum to be banged is that London’s getting its mojo back for the reinsurance market,’ says chief executive

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Aviva promotes for new Scotland and Northern Ireland branch manager

2026-09-11T06:00:00+01:00By

’I’m proud to take on the role of branch manager as we strengthen our support of brokers and clients,’ says appointee

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Allianz UK expands financial lines digital trading capability

2026-09-10T12:55:00+01:00By

’We know brokers value speed, simplicity and access to underwriting expertise and these enhancements are designed to support that,’ says director of digital trading

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Protesters target five insurance offices for connections to Israeli arms manufacturer

2026-09-10T11:34:00+01:00By

‘Previous insurers have been forced to cut ties with Elbit Systems following sustained pressure,’ says protester

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Escalating ‘intensity of hail’ in SCS events driving claims costs and motor damage – Perils

2026-09-10T10:05:00+01:00By

The (re)insurance market has to become more focused on mitigation as hail increasingly drives ‘billion dollar’ insured loss events, says chief executive

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Briefing: What UK flight chaos means for insurers – and is parametric insurance key?

2026-09-10T08:10:00+01:00By

Insurers could be facing a busy period, with the Civil Aviation Authority highlighting that while airlines have responsibilities to look after passengers, ‘extraordinary circumstances’ mean ’they are unlikely to be entitled to compensation for delays or cancellations that were directly caused’ by an air traffic control issue

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Aviva backs Bristol bid to become UK’s first Wetland City

2026-09-09T12:00:00+01:00By

‘We support practical, nature-based approaches to climate adaptation,’ says chief sustainability officer

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Beazley chief executive calls on industry to hire former offenders

2026-09-09T11:11:00+01:00By

‘Rehabilitation depends on employment and if you can give employment to prison leavers, they will have another chance to rebuild their lives,’ says former inmate and chief financial officer

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Swiss Re has ‘zero’ appetite for new liability business due to ‘frustrating’ legal system abuse

2026-09-09T07:44:00+01:00By

With commercial liability losses reaching $174bn (£128.7bn) in the US last year, Swiss Re’s chief executive explains that legal system abuse is driving claims payouts that ‘are not connected with the original underwriting assumptions’ – leaving the reinsurer ‘very concerned’

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Liberty launches security advisory service for political risk clients

2026-09-08T10:00:00+01:00By

’As political instability and security-related risks continue to challenge businesses operating internationally, it is essential that we support our clients through our product offering,’ says head

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Lloyd’s set to diversify with ‘very good’ syndicate pipeline – AM Best

2026-09-08T09:23:00+01:00By

Following a financial strength rating upgrade in 2024, support for syndicates has grown in the Lloyd’s marketplace, with new geographies and products now coming into scope

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Allianz UK revamps mid-market wholesale and retail cover amid supply chain concerns

2026-09-08T08:12:00+01:00By

‘We want to help customers build resilience, manage emerging risks and pursue growth with greater confidence,’ says head

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