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Premium funding crackdown pays off, British watchdog says

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:36:20 GMT

The UK financial services regulator says its focus on premium funding has helped drive lower prices and fees for consumers, and it will continue with engagement and intervention...

Disaster coverage schemes ‘can’t be passive shock absorbers’

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:36:13 GMT

Public-private programs to address insurance protection gaps must incentivise risk reduction rather than subsidising exposure, a Geneva Association report says...

Chubb salutes record performance

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:35:53 GMT

Chubb has reported a record after-tax profit of $US9.95 billion ($14 billion) for last year, with double-digit growth in both property and life...

WTW upbeat after returning to profit

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:35:45 GMT

WTW has reported a profit of $US1.61 billion ($2.3 billion) for last year, turning around a loss in 2024...

Deadline looms over Zurich-Beazley takeover tussle

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:23:22 GMT

Zurich must decide on its next step after London-listed specialty insurer Beazley rejected its latest buyout bid...

UK reviews AI impacts on market

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:19:59 GMT

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority has launched a review into the implications of advanced AI on retail financial markets, consumers and regulators...

Aon exec to take over as AIG chief

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:19:51 GMT

AIG has recruited long-serving Aon executive Eric Andersen to be CEO, taking over from Peter Zaffino, who is also chair...

Marsh holds firm amid ‘era of polycrises’

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:19:38 GMT

Marsh says it enjoyed another solid performance last year and is well placed despite lower interest rates and weaker pricing...

Aon sales near $25 billion

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:19:06 GMT

Revenue at Aon rose 9% to $US17.18 billion ($24.7 billion) last year...

Business community expects turbulent times ahead

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:05:00 GMT

Concerns over global order and dangers such as cyber vulnerability have darkened business leaders’ immediate and long-term outlooks, according to an annual World Economic Forum survey...

Q4 earnings leave Gallagher upbeat

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:04:46 GMT

Gallagher says it has started this year with “excellent momentum” after a rise in fourth-quarter earnings...

AI boom brings emerging risks for insurers: Swiss Re

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:04:32 GMT

Insurers face new risk exposures amid increased artificial intelligence adoption across industries, a Swiss Re Institute report warns...

Chubb flags job cuts under ‘radical’ automation push

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 03:34:58 GMT

Chubb anticipates digital transformation over the next three to four years could reduce its headcount by about 20%...

AIG ‘not for sale’ amid reports of rival’s interest

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 03:34:50 GMT

AIG says it is not on the market after a news outlet reported Chubb had made an informal takeover approach...

Munich Re expects profit gains

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 03:34:30 GMT

Munich Re has forecast a €6.3 billion ($11 billion) net profit for 2026 and unveiled a strategy to achieve further growth...

Chubb names overseas property head

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 03:34:19 GMT

Chubb has appointed Aaron Shead, who has more than 25 years’ experience with the insurer, as head of property for its international operations...

Swiss Re ‘not squeezing the lemon’ on growth

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:31:26 GMT

Swiss Re Group CEO Andreas Berger says he is keeping “some power dry” for growth opportunities while rejecting suggestions that earnings ambitions for next year are underwhelming...

High-rise fire to hit underwriting results

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:31:20 GMT

Hong Kong property and casualty insurers face further pressure on underwriting results following last month’s devastating fire at an apartment complex, ratings agencies say...

Affordable cover ‘crucial to tackling inequality’

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:31:08 GMT

A report from the Geneva Association highlights the need for affordable insurance to address financial inclusion challenges in emerging economies...

UK insurers make ‘encouraging progress’ on DEI

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:30:52 GMT

The Association of British Insurers has welcomed progress on its diversity, equity and inclusion blueprint for the industry...