Insurers are receiving a very handsome reward for such a low-risk business
Chief executive says primary insurers could simply choose to buy less cover
As things stand, there is limited evidence that a broadly based backstop is needed
The Financial Conduct Authority has expressed worries that some products may be poor value
New byelaws proposed as insurance market battles poor reputation for participant conduct
Europe’s largest activist investor says it has built stake to become group’s largest shareholder
Aon and Marsh McLennan suggest resumption of cover is necessary to boost war-torn country’s economy
David Burt says island has ‘very strong and robust regulatory system’ following issues at private equity-linked reinsurer
An overlooked detail in the Danish Compromise can have a happy outcome
John Neal expresses concern on deterring investment in latest industry warning ahead of Budget
Industry believes state backstops would boost market and encourage good practice
UK company has struggled with post-pandemic jump in cost of claims
Risk modelling firm says recent challenging years are not outliers
An increase in weather-related risk creates dilemmas for property owners, providers and governments
Financial regulator to examine whether customers receive poor value for products such as critical illness cover
Life insurer says it has taken steps to reposition business in anticipation of ‘macroeconomic headwinds’ in China
UK motor insurer admits it mistakenly calculated its solvency capital ratio, a measure of financial strength
First-ever debt pause linked to natural disaster could spur wider adoption
Former Prudential chief was on board sunken yacht with British tech founder
Property insurer calls for better risk management as climate impact grows
Higher interest rates and new rules push people back to retirement products with guaranteed incomes
UK group benefits from stronger underwriting conditions in key motor division
How climate change has caused upheaval for property owners around the globe and is reshaping the industry
Hefty capital returns to shareholders in reinsurers are expected, with shares likely to follow
Boss of FTSE 100 insurer says industry is responding to severe storms last year and rising labour costs