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UK law firm appeals £60k penalty for failing to report data breach
A UK law firm is appealing against a penalty imposed by the UK data watchdog in a case that demonstrates…
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Ardonagh appoints CEO for Dutch business as Leons steps down
UK-based independent insurance broker Ardonagh has named Wim Hekstra as chief executive officer for its Dutch business. As of June…
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Markel to buy marine MGA The MECO Group
Markel is buying The MECO Group, a specialist marine MGA based out of London, Dubai and Shanghai. MECO specialises in…
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New departmental head of liability at Tokio Marine Kiln
Oliver Delaney has been appointed as departmental head of liability at specialist insurer Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK). TMK said Delaney brings two decades…
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French insurers need to go further on sustainability, says supervisor
French insurers and reinsurers are integrating sustainable principles into their business but results so far have been unequal and the…
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CEO says tariffs should be ‘manageable’ for Travelers
Increases in automobile and property insurance loss costs should be manageable if the Trump administration’s tariffs remain in place, Travelers…
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McGill’s Ukrainian war risk facility attracting ‘broad’ interest
McGill and Partners’ new war risk facility for commercial property in Ukraine is attracting broad interest, including from some foreign…
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AM Best urges caution as Central and Western Asian insurers expand
A reduction in the provision of globally sourced reinsurance capacity to markets in Central and West Asia following recent losses…
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French buyers enjoy friendlier political violence market despite geopolitical tensions
Even though geopolitical tensions are on the rise, the market for political risk and violence insurance is much more favourable…
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Trade bodies and Airmic push UK government to press ahead with audit reform bill
The UK government has been urged to “press ahead” with planned reform of the internal audit function by the industry’s…
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AEGIS London doubles digital terrorism capacity to $500m
Lloyd’s syndicate AEGIS London has doubled the capacity of its digital terrorism product to $500m and raised the active assailant…
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Trump’s tariff’s boosting demand for credit insurance, says Atradius
President Trump’s “combative approach” to international commerce is creating uncertainty around global trade and boosting demand for credit insurance as…
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New chief underwriting officer at cyber insurer Resilience
Maria Long has been appointed chief underwriting officer at US cyber insurer Resilience. In this role, Long will direct and…
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Miller launches European delegated authorities team
Specialist broker Miller has launched a dedicated European delegated authority team. The new team will specialise in open market and…
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Optio Group completes acquisition of Norwegian-based MGA
Specialty MGA Optio Group has completed its acquisition of Norwegian-based MGA S Insurance AS, having received all necessary regulatory approvals.…
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German insurers introduce PFAS exclusion clause
The German insurance association (GDV) has added a new contractual clause to its non-binding model terms and conditions to better…
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DACH buyers continue to enjoy improving cyber and D&O conditions
German commercial and corporate insurance buyers are enjoying increasingly favourable conditions in cyber, D&O and the global corporate segment, reported…
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Ferma CEO Beaupérin leaving in June
Ferma CEO Typhaine Beaupérin is stepping down in June, with a search now underway for her replacement. Beaupérin took on…
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Vietnam general insurance industry to reach $3.9bn by 2029
The Vietnamese general insurance industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7% from VND…
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ADB issues positive outlook for Pakistan
Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of stability and recovery, with growth in full-year 2025 (ending 30 June 2026), as the…