(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc, a prominent insurance company in Asia and Africa, has announced a significant investment of US$2.5 million through its community investment arm, Prudence Foundation, to tackle the effects of climate change on health and enhance climate resilience, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, United Kingdom
Tagged Climate & Health Resilience Fund, climate change impacts, Diana Guzman, Financial, investment, Kathy Baughman McLeod, Prudence Foundation, Prudential, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Munich Re announces strategic changes to its leadership structure in Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APAC MEA), aimed at bolstering its in-market Underwriting capabilities and refining its regional divisions. The revised setup will prioritize stronger local Underwriting … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Achim Kassow, Africa, Ajeet Phatak, appointment, Asia Pacific, Belhassen Tonat, Brian Jinzenji, CHINA, Florian Gruson, Haruka Narahashi, Hitesh Kotak, INDIA, Japan, Joachim Zagrosek, KOREA, leadership, MENA, Michael Hauer, Munich Re, Roland Eckl, Serene Chan, South-East Asia, Surbhi Goel
(IN BRIEF) Allianz Group has finalized the sale of its 51% stake in Allianz Saudi Fransi to Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), marking a strategic move in its business operations in the Middle East. The transaction, which received regulatory … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Aviva has introduced Aviva Clarity, a streamlined Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) service aimed at facilitating market access for smaller pension schemes with assets typically under £100 million. This service underscores Aviva’s commitment to aiding schemes in their de-risking … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, Aviva Clarity, Chris Rice, James Double, Jamie Cole, Small Scheme De-Risking
(IN BRIEF) Aegon has announced a plan to repurchase common shares worth EUR 35 million to fulfill obligations related to share-based compensation plans for senior management. The repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares until allocated to plan participants. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Netherlands
Tagged Aegon, repurchased shares, share buyback, Share Buyback Program, shares, treasury shares
(IN BRIEF) Rock Rail, the UK Infrastructure Bank, and Aviva Capital Partners have collaborated to establish a funding platform for zero emission bus financier, ‘Rock Road,’ committing an initial £100 million to fund up to 250 zero emission buses and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Anthony Browne MP, Aviva, Charlotte Jones, John Flint, Mark Swindell, partnership, Rock Rail, Rock Road, sustainability, UK, UK Infrastructure Bank, Zero-Emission Buses
(IN BRIEF) Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS) has announced an agreement to divest its U.S. MidCorp and Entertainment insurance businesses to Arch Insurance North America for $450 million in cash. The deal includes the transfer of approximately $2 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, Allianz AGCS, Arch, Tracy Ryan, U.S. MidCorp and Entertainment Insurance
(IN BRIEF) Aviva collaborates with fitness icon Joe Wicks and Strava to launch the #MoveWithAviva challenge, aiming to inspire individuals across the nation to prioritize their health and wellness. In response to findings revealing common barriers to exercise, such as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, Dr Suba M, exercise, health, Joe Wicks, partnership, Strava App, wellbeing, wellness
(IN BRIEF) Hannover Re announces the establishment of a new specialty reinsurance business unit, effective April 1, 2024, aimed at consolidating its global operations in cyber and digital domains to bolster underwriting proficiency. Led by Stefan Sperlich, the unit will … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged cyber, Digital Business Unit, Financial, Hannover Re, investment, reinsurance, Silke Sehm, Stefan Sperlich
(IN BRIEF) Get Living, the UK’s leading build-to-rent operator, has finalized a £110 million investment facility with Rothesay to refinance its New Maker Yards neighborhood in Salford, Greater Manchester. With over 821 homes and 1,600 residents, New Maker Yards boasts … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE, a prominent insurance company, delves into the potential societal impacts of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) by outlining four plausible scenarios for 2029. These scenarios range from a transformational society with ubiquitous Generative AI adoption to a … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Society, Spain, Technology
Tagged Financial, generative AI, investment, José Antonio Arias, MAPFRE, society
(IN BRIEF) Aviva highlights the importance of appropriate home insurance coverage for pet owners as internal data reveals a surge in pet-related home insurance claims over the past five years. Dogs and cats have been responsible for nearly 6,000 claims, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, Hazel Johnson, Home Insurance Coverage, Pet Owners
(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re has announced its proposals for its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 12, 2024, including the re-election of Jacques de Vaucleroy as a Board member and his election as Chairman, along with the nomination of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged AGM, appointment, Chairman, Financial, Geraldine Matchett, investment, Jacques de Vaucleroy, leadership, sustainability, Swiss Re
(IN BRIEF) Rothesay, the UK’s leading pensions insurance specialist, has agreed to acquire Scottish Widows’ in-force bulk annuity portfolio from Lloyds Banking Group for approximately £6 billion. The transaction covers the pension benefits of around 42,000 individuals. This move aligns … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Aviva and Darwin Innovation Group, in collaboration with the University of Salford, have expanded the UK’s longest-running self-driving passenger service by adding a second autonomous shuttle to the fleet. Operating at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, the shuttles … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, Daniela Petrovic, Darwin, partnership, Self-Driving Shuttle Service, Tom Pitney, UK, University of Salford
(IN BRIEF) Aviva has released findings shedding light on women’s investment behaviors, revealing that while most women engage in regular saving and investing, many still face barriers to investment. The study indicates that women tend to prioritize easy access to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, United Kingdom
Tagged 'NextDefense', Aviva, Financial, Investment Habits, Joanne Philips, partnership, TISA, WOMEN
(IN BRIEF) Aktia, a Finnish asset manager, bank, and life insurer, announces the inclusion of “Empowering employee experience” as a strategic priority alongside other refined targets. CEO Juha Hammarén emphasizes the pivotal role of employees in driving excellent customer experience … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Aktia, Employee Experience, Juha Hammarén, Strategic Priorities
(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has partnered with Regulatory Technology specialist AlphaOmega to offer a PRIIPs reporting service for clients of its Private Equity Real Estate Solutions business line. Available through the Connect Store, CACEIS’ online marketplace, the service provides clients with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AlphaOmega, Antoine Capone, CACEIS, Client Services, Connect Store, Credit Agricole, Luxembourg, partnership, PRIIP, Sabine Iacono
(IN BRIEF) Allianz Trade has introduced Allianz Trade Pay, a suite of services tailored to the needs of B2B e-commerce activities. This new offering encompasses various solutions, including trade credit insurance, fraud protection, digital buyer onboarding, and instant financing through … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Insurance, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Allianz Trade, Allianz Trade Pay, B2B E-commerce, Financial, François Burtin, payment solutions
(IN BRIEF) The Supervisory Board of Allianz SE has prolonged the mandates of Sirma Boshnakova and Günther Thallinger, members of the Board of Management, until December 2029, pending regulatory approvals. Boshnakova oversees the Group’s insurance operations in Western & Southern … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Allianz SE, appointment, Board Members, Günther Thallinger, leadership, Michael Diekmann, Oliver Bäte, Sirma Boshnakova
(IN BRIEF) In early 2024, Europe’s medical and research communities announced major breakthroughs in cancer care, highlighting new treatments like AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s datopotamab deruxtecan for lung and breast cancer, and AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso for EGFR-mutated lung cancer. Diagnostic advancements … Read the full press release
Posted in Finland, Germany, Healthcare, Insurance, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged accessible cancer solutions, AstraZeneca, Aviva, BioNTech, breast cancer, breast cancer screening, cancer care, cancer diagnostics, cancer prevention awareness, cancer research, cancer treatment, colorectal cancer, Daiichi Sankyo, datopotamab deruxtecan, Duality Biologics, Eckert & Ziegler, EMA, FDA, genetic risk information, Inspirna, lung cancer, Merck KGaA, multi-cancer early detection, neuroendocrine neoplasms diagnostics, Novartis, ompenaclid, oncology, polygenic risk score, preventive healthcare, Professor Tim Maughan, ReSisTrace methodology, Stage III EGFR-mutated lung cancer, Swiss Re Institute, Tagrisso, treatment-resistant cancer cells, University of Helsinki, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) Aviva plc has announced the acquisition of Probitas Holdings for £242 million, marking a significant step in its strategy to bolster profitable growth. This acquisition grants Aviva entry into the Lloyd’s market, providing access to substantial premium volumes, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Amanda Blanc, Ash Bathia, Aviva, Jason Storah, partnership, Probitas Holdings
(IN BRIEF) Kismet, a healthcare startup, has secured $8.2 million in seed funding led by Prosus Ventures and Airtree Ventures, bringing its total financing to $10.8 million since its founding in February 2023. The funding will accelerate Kismet’s mission to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Insurance, Investment, Management, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Airtree Ventures, caregivers, Digital Ecosystem, Elicia McDonald, funding round, Global Health Engagement, health insurance, Healthcare Accessibility, healthcare providers, Healthcare Startup, Kismet, Mark Woodland, Prosus Ventures, Sachin Bhanot, seed funding
(IN BRIEF) Aegon’s Board of Directors announces its intention to nominate Lard Friese for re-election as Executive Director and CEO at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on June 12, 2024, for another four-year term. Since assuming the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged Aegon, appointment, CEO, Lard Friese, leadership, William Connelly
(IN BRIEF) Generali has finalized the sale of TUA Assicurazioni S.p.A. to Allianz, in line with the company’s strategic objectives outlined in its “Lifetime Partner 24: Driving Growth” strategy in Italy. This move aims to drive profitable growth, streamline operations … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Italy, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, Allianz, Financial, Generali, investment, partnership, Tua Assicurazioni
(IN BRIEF) Allianz S.p.A. has finalized the acquisition of Tua Assicurazioni S.p.A. from Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. for 280 million euros, as previously announced on October 12, 2023. With regulatory approvals secured, Allianz anticipates a 1-percentage-point increase in its P/C market … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Italy, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, Allianz, Assicurazioni Generali, Financial, investment, Italy, partnership, Tua Assicurazioni
(IN BRIEF) San Francisco maintains its leading position in Schroders’ Global Cities Index for the second consecutive year, driven by the resilience of its tech sector despite social challenges. London ascends to second place, surpassing its 2023 ranking, despite slower … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, Financial, Hugo Machin, investment, London, San Francisco, Schroders, Second Place
(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re Institute’s latest analysis reveals that climate change is poised to escalate economic losses globally due to severe weather events. The report highlights the vulnerability of countries like the Philippines and the United States, which face significant … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, Financial, Insurance, Switzerland
Tagged Australia, Austria, CHINA, climate change, economic losses, floods, GDP, INDIA, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, IPCC, Japan, Jérôme Jean Haegeli, PHILIPPINES, property damage losses, severe thunderstorms, Swiss Re, Swiss Re Institute, Switzerland, Taiwan, THAILAND, tropical cyclones, US, US economy, weather perils, weather-related natural catastrophes, winter storms
(IN BRIEF) AXA has initiated an any and all cash tender offer for two series of its subordinated notes, including the GBP 350,000,000 Fixed to Floating Rate Undated Deeply Subordinated Notes issued on July 6, 2006, and the GBP 723,925,000 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News
Tagged AXA, debt, Financial, investment, subordinated notes
(IN BRIEF) Vector Pension Scheme, a client of Schroders Solutions, has completed a £114 million bulk annuity buy-in with Standard Life, securing retirement benefits for its 1,800 members. Schroders Solutions, with its vast global capability, collaborated closely with Vector Pension … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Achmea has reached a final settlement agreement with interest groups Consumentenclaim, Woekerpolis.nl, Woekerpolisproces, Wakkerpolis, and the Consumentenbond regarding unit-linked insurance policies sold through various brands in the Netherlands. The agreement, totaling €85 million, aims to provide clarity and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re has announced impressive financial results for 2023, reporting a net income of USD 3.2 billion and a return on equity of 22.3%. The company’s Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re), Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re), … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Christian Mumenthaler, Financial, investment, John Dacey, Swiss Re
(IN BRIEF) CNP Assurances, a prominent figure in personal and property insurance across France, Europe, and Brazil, has chosen to renew its collaboration with CACEIS, a leading European asset servicing group, following a competitive call for tenders. This renewal solidifies … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, France, Insurance, Management
Tagged CACEIS, CNP Assurances, European asset servicing, IXIS IS, Joe Saliba, personal insurance, property insurance, servicing mandate
(IN BRIEF) Generali and TCC-Trieste Convention Center have announced a three-year agreement naming the largest multifunctional convention center in northeastern Italy as the Generali Convention Center Trieste. This partnership reflects Generali’s commitment to fostering Trieste’s growth potential by supporting the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood tests hold the promise of revolutionizing cancer screening by providing a comprehensive, minimally invasive screening option for multiple types of cancer in a single blood sample. These tests offer the potential to increase … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The UNIQA Group has launched the International Programmes (IP) HUB in Poland, serving as a competence center for 15 countries in Central and Eastern Europe where the insurer operates. This initiative aims to standardize insurance offerings for multinational … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) New research by Aviva reveals that there is still a need to raise awareness about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle in cancer prevention. Over half of those surveyed hope cancer won’t happen to them, and 20% … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, awareness, Cancer Prevention, Dr Suba M, Healthy Lifestyles, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) Zurich Insurance Group’s CEO, Mario Greco, has been honored with the prestigious Insurance Leader of the Year Award for 2023 by St. John’s University’s Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science. The award ceremony, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Media, News, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, Award, CEO, Insurance Leader of the Year 2023, John Keogh, Larry Fink, leadership, Mario Greco, Zurich Insurance Group
(IN BRIEF) According to research by Aviva, 19% of Brits are preparing to book or search for their next holiday 4-5 months in advance, with 26% planning 2-3 months ahead, indicating that January is a popular time for travel planning. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, holidays, Kelly Whittington, Travel Bookings
(IN BRIEF) Ageas, along with its subsidiaries AG, AG Real Estate, and Ageas UK, has once again achieved the prestigious “Top Employer” recertification for 2024. This recognition highlights Ageas’ commitment to fostering an empowering culture, promoting innovation, and prioritizing skill … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Belgium, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged "Top Employer" Recertification, AG Real Estate, Ageas, Ageas UK, Awards, Eddy Debrulle
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