Allianz Pauses Talks With Amundi Over Control of Asset Manager December 9, 2024 By Stephan Kahl Allianz SE has temporarily halted talks with Amundi SA over combining its Allianz Global Investors asset management arm with the...
Antares Announces Leadership Team for New Commercial Division December 6, 2024 Antares Global Management Ltd. announced three key appointments for its new Commercial Division, which comprises Syndicate 1274 and Bermuda-based Antares...
Aviva CEO Amanda Blanc Conquers Detractors and Direct Line December 6, 2024 By Pamela Barbaglia and Leonard Kehnscherper Amanda Blanc is determined to steer Aviva Plc to one of the biggest takeovers in its history, a highlight in...
UK Issues Red Warning as Storm Darragh Brings Hurricane-Strength Winds December 6, 2024 By William Mathis and Eamon Akil Farhat Storm Darragh has triggered a red weather warning for the west coast of Wales and the Bristol Channel on Saturday,...
Insured Losses From Natural Disasters Top US$100B for 5th Consecutive Year: Swiss Re December 6, 2024 By L.S. Howard Estimated insured losses from natural catastrophes are on track to surpass US$100 billion in 2024 – for the fifth consecutive...
China Aims to Boost Foreign Investment in Property Insurance Market December 6, 2024 China’s financial regulator unveiled a plan on Friday to enhance supervision and support the development of the property insurance industry,...
Ransomware Gangs’ Merciless Attacks Bleed Small Companies Dry December 6, 2024 By Ryan Gallagher The black-and-white message flickering across computer screens sparked panic at Knights of Old, a 158-year-old UK delivery company: “If you’re...
Aviva Reaches Initial £3.6 Billion Deal to Buy Direct Line December 6, 2024 By Pamela Barbaglia, Dinesh Nair, Aaron Kirchfeld and Leonard Kehnscherper Aviva Plc reached a preliminary agreement to buy Direct Line Insurance Group Plc for £3.6 billion ($4.6 billion) in a...
UK Insurer Aviva Said to Boost Direct Line Takeover Bid to £3.4 Billion December 5, 2024 Aviva Plc has increased its offer for Direct Line Insurance Group Plc to about £3.4 billion ($4.4 billion), days after...
Drones Offer an Unparalleled View of the Biggest Wildfire Risks December 5, 2024 Spotting dead and downed trees that can fuel explosive fires is like searching for a needle in a haystack for...