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UK risk managers feeling impact of US tariff uncertainty
The majority (72%) of UK risk managers say US tariffs are impacting their organisation, according to a survey by Airmic.…
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New standard aims to help cities risk manage disasters and economic shocks
The BSI has published new guidance to help city authorities risk manage disasters, economic shocks and climate change. The guidance…
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Amrae sees pro-insurance buyer trend continuing if market dodges turmoil
French companies enjoyed a positive renewals season in January and the market looks like remaining favourable for buyers this year…
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‘Every hour counts’ when dealing with extreme events, says BELFOR CEO Kolak
Risk managers are playing an increasingly important role in helping their organisations manage climate change risk and minimise business interruption,…
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Cambodian insurance market growing at 25% per annum
Cambodia's insurance industry recorded gross premiums of $357m in 2024, up from $36.1m in 2012, an annual average growth rate…
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Insurers call on EU to propose suspension of global minimum tax after US withdrawal
Europe’s insurers have called on the European Commission to act after the US withdrew support for the OECD’s global minimum…
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Marsh reports European rates down but only region where softening slowed
Insurance rates fell in Europe for the second consecutive quarter but were down just 1% from 2% in the prior…
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Softening accelerates in UK as rates fall 6% in Q1: Marsh
Commercial insurance rates fell 6% in the UK during Q1 2025, as softening accelerated from 5% in the previous two…
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Ardonagh buys Swiss broker SRB
The Ardonagh Group has acquired Swiss broker SRB Assekuranz Broker, which specialises in corporate accounts, primarily in the industrial sector.…
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Lockton hires international marine lead
Broker Lockton has appointed Bård Poulsson as international marine lead, joining the group from Arthur J Gallagher in September. Based…
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UN, ADB and Bank Negara Malaysia launch supply chain resilience book
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), have…
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Munich Re reports healthy growth in Asia
ERGO International, the international primary arm of German reinsurance giant Munich Re, has reported further above-market growth and rising profits…
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Munich Re eyes further specialty expansion
As Munich Re heads towards its Ambition 2025 target of generating €10bn in primary specialty insurance premiums, group chairman Joachim…
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Cat modeller Oasis maps out growth plans for Europe
Catastrophe modelling platform Oasis Loss Modelling Framework said it has expanded its footprint in Europe, highlighting momentum in France, through…
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Dubai Aerospace receives $282m settlement for Russia-leased aircraft
Aircraft lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has revealed it has received $282m in a recent settlement with insurers for jets…
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Europe’s fine for digital rules breach a ‘tariff’ on US firms: Meta
Social media group Meta said Europe’s €200m fine yesterday for breaching its digital rules is “attempting to handicap” US businesses.…
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Von Bomhard welcomes Omnibus relief from bureaucracy
Nikolaus von Bomhard, chairman of the supervisory board at Munich Re, has described the introduction of the European Commission’s Omnibus…
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AXA board wants to extend Buberl’s stay as CEO
AXA’s board will ask shareholders to renew Thomas Buberl’s mandate as director in 2026 for a four-year term and then…
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Korean motor insurance market shows healthy growth
The motor insurance industry in South Korea is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%…
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Willis names Hutchinson head of property & casualty for Hong Kong, Macau
Willis has announced the appointment of Steve Hutchinson as its new head of property & casualty (P&C) for Hong Kong…