UK/Ireland
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Just 65% of UK businesses have set 2050 net-zero target
An inaugural survey of UK businesses has revealed that 65% have committed to net zero by 2050, leaving 35% yet…
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New audit code to strengthen UK corporate governance
A new code of practice for the UK and Ireland’s internal audit profession has been unveiled by the Chartered Institute…
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CEO concern rising over supply chain human rights abuse
There is rising concern among CEOs about human rights abuses in their supply chains, according to a 3,000-strong survey by…
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Carbon appoints head of syndicate management
Julie Gallagher has been appointed as head of syndicate management at Carbon Underwriting, the specialist managing general underwriter and manager…
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BIBA and MGA Association team up to tackle market issues
Two UK associations representing brokers and MGAs said they will collaborate on key market issues for their members after become…
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London ExCel venue wins landmark Covid-19 BI appeal
The UK Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of policyholders and the owner of London’s ExCel conference and exhibition…
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Capacity boost for global construction insurance market
The global construction insurance market is experiencing a notable increase in capacity levels in most regions in the market and…
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AXA appoints Aviva’s Gumber CRO of UK & Ireland
AXA has named Rahul Gumber as its new chief risk officer for UK & Ireland, replacing David Baker. Rahul will…
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Risk managers concerned about global conflict in AI standards
The majority of UK risk managers are concerned about a lack of alignment and consistency in the international rules around…
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Malicious cyber extension to Tokio Marine HCC’s cancellation product
Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group has launched a malicious cyber event extension to its cancellation product, available through both…
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Lloyd’s managing agent Asta adds to senior management team
Third-party managing agent at Lloyd’s Asta has made three significant additions to its senior management team. David Hopkins joins as…
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HDI Global revamps UK and Ireland team
German commercial insurer HDI Global has announced a series of changes to its UK and Ireland division. The changes come…
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Poor planning undermines efforts to mitigate UK flood risk
The insurance sector’s ability to provide cover for flood risk in newly developed homes in the UK is being undermined…
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Grenfell inquiry calls for far-reaching changes to UK fire regulation
A seven-year-long public inquiry into the fatal Grenfell Tower fire in London has called for fundamental changes to fire safety…
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Clear Group buys MGA specialist Accelerate Underwriting
The Clear Group has acquired MGA specialist Accelerate Underwriting, which underwrites non-standard, specialist and niche commercial products, including care homes,…
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Specialist Risk Group acquires specialist UK motor fleet MGA
Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has acquired Capulus, a specialist motor fleet MGA based in Wales. The Capulus team will join…
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Markel names senior international underwriter for marine and energy liability
Rhys O’Neill has been appointed as senior underwriter, marine & energy liability, international specialty, at Markel. O’Neill will be based…
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Dale Underwriting Partners enters international PI market
Dale Underwriting Partners is to enter the international professional indemnity insurance market and has appointed Ryan Barnes as head of…
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New underwriting director at Amwins Amplify
Keith Trivitt has been appointed as underwriting director for Amwins Amplify, the cross-class portfolio solution from Amwins International Underwriting, the…
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Airmic launches risk management fundamentals course
UK risk management association Airmic has launched a new course to help people learn about the fundamentals of risk management,…