(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research has welcomed Sutton Council’s approval of ambitious plans led by Aviva Capital Partners and Socius to create around one million square feet of new life-sciences research and laboratory space across a 12-acre site … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, Investment, Management, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva Capital Partners, cancer research, Daniel May, economic growth, high-skilled jobs, ICR, ICR Welcomes Approval of New One-Million-Square-Foot Life-Sciences Campus at The London Cancer Hub, Innovation Gateway, Institute of Cancer Research, Kristian Helin, laboratory space, life sciences, London Borough of Sutton, research and development, science infrastructure, Socius, Sophie White, Sutton, The London Cancer Hub, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
(IN BRIEF) Talanx Group is investing EUR 100 million in debt financing to support the expansion and decarbonisation of Cologne’s public transport network, reinforcing its commitment to ESG-aligned investments and sustainable urban mobility. The funding will support Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, Investment, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Ampega Asset Management, climate transition, Cologne, CO₂-neutral transport, electric buses, ESG investment, green electricity, HDI, infrastructure financing, Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe, Light Rail, neue leben, public transport, sustainable mobility, Talanx Group, Talanx Group Commits EUR 100 Million to Finance Sustainable Public Transport in Cologne
(IN BRIEF) Aviva Private Clients has launched a new high-net-worth insurance proposition in the Lloyd’s market, enabling the business to offer bespoke cover for luxury properties and assets in countries such as Switzerland and Monaco. The move expands Aviva’s specialist … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, Management, Monaco, Real Estate, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Antony Dodson, Aviva, Aviva Private Clients, Aviva Private Clients Expands High-Net-Worth Offering with New Lloyd’s Market Launch, bespoke cover, Caroline Brown, dual-stamp insurer, high-net-worth insurance, international property insurance, Lloyd’s market, Monaco, multi-currency policies, premium insurance, specialist brokers, Switzerland, Syndicate 1492
(IN BRIEF) Allianz has announced a multi-year global partnership with tennis star Jannik Sinner, naming the four-time Grand Slam champion as its Global Brand Ambassador as part of a broader effort to strengthen emotional engagement with audiences worldwide. The collaboration … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Marketing, Sports, Technology
Tagged Allianz, Allianz Group, Allianz Strengthens Global Sports Strategy Through Long-Term Brand Ambassador Partnership with Jannik Sinner, ATP tennis, brand collaboration, education and sport, Global Brand Ambassador, global marketing campaign, Grand Slam champion, Jannik Sinner, Olympic and Paralympic partnership, Power of Unity, sports partnerships, tennis, The Jannik Sinner Foundation, Youth empowerment
(IN BRIEF) CVC has agreed to acquire Marathon in a cash and equity transaction valued at up to $1.2 billion, significantly expanding its global credit platform and strengthening its presence in the US market. The combination will increase CVC Credit’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Asset Based Lending, Bruce Richards, CLO manager, CVC, CVC Strengthens Global Credit Franchise Through Strategic Acquisition of Marathon Credit Manager, CVC to Acquire Marathon as Part of Strategy to Scale Global Private and Public Credit Operations, direct lending, fee-paying assets under management, global credit manager, institutional investors, insurance channels, liquid credit, Lou Hanover, Marathon, Opportunistic Credit, private markets, private wealth, public credit, real estate credit, Rob Lucas, US credit market
(IN BRIEF) Experian has formed a strategic partnership with Fincentive to help pension providers meet growing regulatory demands by transforming pension payslips into data-driven engagement channels. Combining Experian’s data enrichment and PayDashboard infrastructure with Fincentive’s pensions intelligence, the solution enables … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Consumer Duty, data accuracy, David Bates, Experian, Experian and Fincentive Launch Strategic Alliance to Modernise Pension Member Engagement, Experian Strengthens Pensions Compliance with Fincentive Data and Engagement Partnership, FCA, Fincentive, John Buttress, member engagement, PayDashboard, Pension Dashboards, pension payslips, pension providers, pensions data, regulatory compliance, The Pensions Regulator, vulnerability identification
(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc has agreed to acquire an additional 19% stake in Sri Han Suria Sdn. Bhd., increasing its total ownership of Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad to 70% and reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Malaysian insurance market. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Insurance, Investment, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Bank Negara Malaysia, capital allocation, Detik Ria Sdn Bhd, financial services expansion, insurance investment, Malaysia life insurance, ownership increase, Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad, Prudential Corporation Holdings Limited, Prudential Expands Stake in Prudential Assurance Malaysia to 70% Following Regulatory Approval, Prudential plc, Southeast Asia insurance market, Sri Han Suria Sdn Bhd
(IN BRIEF) Aviva Capital Partners, Southampton City Council, and the University of Southampton have formed WBS Growth Partnership LLP and acquired the former Toys ‘R’ Us site next to Southampton Central Station to deliver a new mixed-use neighbourhood centred on … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, Management, Real Estate, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva Capital Partners, former Toys R Us site, innovation district, mixed use development, New WBS Growth Partnership Targets Innovation-Led Redevelopment of Former Toys ‘R’ Us Site in Southampton, Southampton Central Station, Southampton City Council, Southampton Renaissance Vision, Stories development manager, sustainable regeneration, UK real estate investment, University of Southampton, urban regeneration, WBS Growth Partnership LLP, West Bay Innovation District, West Bay regeneration
(IN BRIEF) CVC has formed a strategic partnership with AIG to support AIG’s long-term investment strategy through customized solutions across credit and private markets. The collaboration includes the creation of large-scale credit-focused separately managed accounts, with up to $2 billion … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged AIG, American International Group, capital efficiency, credit strategies, CVC, CVC Launches Private Equity Secondaries Evergreen Platform with AIG as Cornerstone Investor, evergreen platform, institutional investors, insurance investment solutions, investment management, Peter Zaffino, private equity secondaries, private markets, private wealth, Rob Lucas, separately managed accounts, SMAs, strategic partnership
(IN BRIEF) EE has launched Multi Tech Cover, a new monthly rolling insurance policy designed to protect an unlimited number of eligible devices under one plan. Created in partnership with Chubb, the policy offers two tiers covering accidental damage, extended … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Insurance, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Retail, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged accidental damage, Chubb, device protection, EE, EE Introduces Flexible Multi Device Insurance with Manufacturer Approved Repairs, extended warranty, gadget insurance, home technology, insurance innovation, Laptops, loss and theft cover, mobile phones, Multi Tech Cover, My EE app, smartwatches, tablets, UK consumers
(IN BRIEF) Allianz SE and Anthropic have announced a global partnership focused on deploying responsible, safety-first artificial intelligence across Allianz’s insurance operations. The collaboration targets three core areas: empowering employees through advanced AI tools, automating complex processes using agentic AI, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Technology
Tagged agentic AI, AI governance, Allianz and Anthropic Launch Strategic Collaboration to Set New Standards for AI in Insurance, Allianz SE, Anthropic, claims automation, Claude AI models, customer-centricity, Dario Amodei, digital insurance innovation, human in the loop, insurance technology, Oliver Bäte, regulatory compliance, Responsible AI, workforce empowerment
(IN BRIEF) New research from Prudential plc shows that young adults across Asia are adopting a pragmatic, structured approach to managing their finances, prioritising security, long-term planning and flexible solutions. While confident using digital tools, they continue to value human … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Asia Pacific, Asia’s Young Adults Embrace Structured Financial Planning, digital finance, Financial Mindset of Young Adults in Asia, Financial Planning, financial security, Gen-Z, hybrid financial services, insurance, investments, Millennials, Priscilla Ng, Prudential plc, Says Prudential Report, Young Adults
(IN BRIEF) Chubb has named Jimaan Sané as Head of Growth for its Global Cyber business, tasking him with driving worldwide expansion of the company’s cyber insurance strategy. Bringing over a decade of cyber leadership experience from Beazley Group, Sané … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Beazley Group, Chubb, Chubb Appoints Jimaan Sané to Lead Global Growth Strategy for Cyber Insurance, cyber growth strategy, cyber insurance, cyber solutions, executive appointment, global cyber risk, insurance leadership, Jimaan Sané, underwriting
(IN BRIEF) Admiral Group plc has completed the sale of its U.S. motor insurance business, Elephant, to private investment firm J.C. Flowers & Co., effective 31 December 2025. The transaction includes Elephant Insurance Company and Elephant Insurance Services and allows … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Security & Safety, United Kingdom
Tagged Admiral Group Completes Sale of U.S. Motor Insurance Business Elephant to J.C. Flowers, Admiral Group plc, Alberto Schiavon, Costantino Moretti, digital insurance platform, Elephant Insurance, Elephant Insurance Company, Elephant Insurance Services, Eric Rahe, insurance acquisition, international strategy, J.C. Flowers & Co, J.C. Flowers Acquires Elephant Insurance from Admiral Group in Strategic U.S. Deal, private investment firm, Richmond Virginia, U.S. motor insurance, UK insurance group
(IN BRIEF) Admiral Group plc has appointed Carlos Selonke as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Currently CIO of Revolut UK, Selonke brings more than 20 years of technology and financial services leadership experience, having previously served in senior … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Admiral Group, appointment announcement, board appointment, Carlos Selonke, Carlos Selonke Joins Admiral Board, corporate governance, digital transformation, financial services technology, Independent Non-executive Director, MBA MIT Sloan, Mike Rogers, Milena Mondini de Focatiis, operational resilience, Revolut UK, Santander, Strengthening Digital and Technology Leadership
(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group is strengthening its Ukrainian operations as the International Finance Corporation prepares to acquire around 20% of VIG’s non-life insurers USG and Kniazha through a capital increase. The partnership aims to expand product offerings, boost digitalisation … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, News, Ukraine
Tagged 11% market share, 20% stake, Aon, Bulgaria pension fund Doverie, digitalisation strategy, equity investment, EUR 128 million premiums, Harald Riener, IFC, IFC Takes Stake in VIG Companies to Support Insurance Growth and Reconstruction in Ukraine, insurance market, Kniazha, Kniazha Life, Lloyd’s, Peter Höfinger, reconstruction, transport logistics energy agriculture housing health, UKRAINE, USG, Vienna Insurance Group, VIG, Vittorio Di Bello, World Bank Group
(IN BRIEF) Allianz Re celebrated the ninth Allianz Climate Risk Award on December 2, 2025, recognising outstanding academic research addressing climate-related risks. The 2025 winner, Diego Altafini of Cardiff University, was honoured for research advancing flood-impact analysis for climate adaptation. … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Economy, Education, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Allianz Climate Risk Award 2025, Allianz Re and Allianz Trade spotlight scientific innovation in climate risk and supply-chain resilience with 2025 award winners, Allianz Reinsurance, Allianz Trade Award, Cardiff University, climate adaptation, climate research recognition, climate risk science, Diego Altafini, Emilia Macarie, Guglielmo Zappalà, Harvard University, Holger Tewes-Kampelmann, Markus Stowasser, Mitchell Anderson, natural perils competence centre, Piril Kadibesegil, Ralf Ludwig, resilience research, Shagun Garg, Sibylle Steimen, supply chain resilience, Supriya Krishnan, University of Cambridge, University of Canterbury
(IN BRIEF) Ageas will acquire the remaining 25% shareholding of AG Insurance from BNP Paribas Fortis for EUR 1.9 billion, becoming full owner of Belgium’s largest insurer. The move supports Ageas’s Elevate27 strategy, raises financial targets, and is expected to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, AG Insurance, Ageas, Ageas moves to full ownership of AG Insurance in EUR 1.9 billion deal while renewing strategic partnership with BNP Paribas, asset management collaboration, bancassurance partnership, Belgium insurance market, BNP Paribas Cardif, BNP Paribas Fortis, BNP Paribas SA, Elevate27 strategy, equity placement, esure acquisition, EUR 1.9 billion transaction, free cash flow targets, full ownership, Hans De Cuyper, insurance industry Europe, insurance market Belgium, Jean-Laurent Bonnafé, regulatory approval 2026, ROIC 15-16%, shareholder remuneration
(IN BRIEF) Schroders has introduced the Schroders Capital Semi Liquid High Income Credit ELTIF, an actively managed investment vehicle that allocates across high yield bonds, syndicated loans and private direct lending in one flexible credit portfolio. Backed by €100 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged alternative investments, Amit Staub, asset management, corporate credit continuum, Daniel Pearson, direct lending, ELTIF, ELTIF 2.0, European credit, Henry Craik-White, high yield bonds, income strategy, institutional investing, leveraged finance, Patrick Vogel, private credit, Schroders, Schroders Capital, Schroders Debuts Multi-Asset Corporate Credit ELTIF With €100m Seed to Expand Semi-Liquid Range, Semi Liquid High Income Credit, semi-liquid funds, syndicated loans
(IN BRIEF) Schroders and the Financial Times have named Stephen Witt as the 2025 Business Book of the Year Award winner for The Thinking Machine, an exploration of Nvidia, AI and the leadership of Jensen Huang. Witt received £30,000, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Management, Media, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 2025 winner, AI industry, Business Book of the Year Award, business literature, business writing, Financial Times, global publishing, Jensen Huang, Nikkei, NVIDIA, prize ceremony London, Richard Oldfield, Roula Khalaf, Schroders, Schroders and Financial Times Honour The Thinking Machine as Book of the Year, Schroders and FT Crown Stephen Witt 2025 Business Book of the Year Winner, shortlisted books, Stephen Witt, The Thinking Machine
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