Aon’s NFP Acquires UK MGA Platform, Bspoke Insurance Group August 7, 2025 NFP, an Aon company and leading international insurance brokerage and consulting firm, announced it has acquired Bspoke Insurance Group, a...
Hackers Steal Passwords From UK’s NHS With Sneaky Malware Tool August 7, 2025 By Ryan Gallagher Hackers have stolen login credentials from thousands of people working with the UK’s National Health Service, putting the organization at...
People Moves: Lloyd’s Appoints Flaquet From Hiscox as Chief Operating Officer; Arch Insurance International Hires Byford as Senior Contingency Underwriter August 6, 2025 This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Lloyd’s and Arch Insurance International. A summary of these new hires....
Deadly Wildfires Ravage Southwest France as Heat Wave Builds August 6, 2025 By Joe Wertz and Nayla Razzouk France’s biggest wildfire in about two decades ravaged vineyards and farms in southern France, leaving one person dead and forcing...
Global Insured Losses From Natural Disasters Could Top $150B in 2025: Swiss Re Report August 6, 2025 By L.S. Howard Global insured losses from natural catastrophes hit US$80 billion in the first half of 2025, which is almost double the...
Howden Re Granted License to Operate From Dubai International Financial Centre August 6, 2025 Howden Re, the global reinsurance brokerage arm of Howden Group, announced it has secured a full reinsurance license from the...
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Australian Broker MACK Insurance Services August 6, 2025 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the Rolling Meadows, Ill.-based broker, announced the acquisition of Australia-based MACK Insurance Services. Terms of...
UK Firms Hire Contractors Instead of Employees to Cut Tax Bills August 6, 2025 By Irina Anghel UK businesses are turning to the self-employed in an effort to rein in costs as they try to navigate Chancellor...
Third Point UK Investors Should Reject Reinsurance Deal, ISS Says August 5, 2025 By Leonard Kehnscherper Shareholders of the UK investment trust run by Dan Loeb’s hedge fund Third Point should reject its plan to turn...
People Moves: Berkley Re UK Names Ashley as President, Succeeding Himmer at Year-End; Aon Promotes Laing and Moore in Reinsurance Leadership Team August 5, 2025 This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Berkley Re UK and Aon. A summary of these new hires...