Enhancing credit approaches to boost conversion and dealer loyalty
How technology, transparency, and self-service can create a competitive edge If lenders are the heart, dealers are the arteries through…
Aon’s NFP acquires certain assets of AnchorGroup
NFP, a subsidiary of Aon and a global insurance brokerage and consultancy, has announced the acquisition of certain assets of EBA Services LLC dba AnchorGroup.
AJ Bell to launch commission-free investment app
Manchester-based AJ Bell is to launch an app-only commission-free investing platform with an annual charge of just 0.15%.
AFP: Truist Bank exec says speed and simplicity is how to delight customers
Finextra sat down with Chris Ward, EVP enterprise payments for Truist Bank, to talk about what he sees coming in the future of payments.
Revolut suspends crypto buying for UK business customers
Revolut has suspended some crypto services for business users until it gets up to speed with new regulations on financial promotions.
UK government announces delay to Pension Dashboard initiative
The UK’s wealth management and pensions industry has expressed its disappointment at the announcement of a delay to the much anticipated Pensions Dashboard project
CrowdStrike outage “a wake-up call” for world’s exposure around technology: W.R. Berkley CEO
The CrowdStrike outage is a wake-up call for the systemic exposure that exists around technology, but it will prove manageable for the insurance and reinsurance industry, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., President and CEO of W. R. Berkley stated as he shared some comments on the event.
Insurance, a growth enabler for resilient businesses in an increasingly fragmented world: Beazley
While a majority of global executives feel the risk environment is high, a significant and growing number are viewing resilience not as a defensive shield, but as a strategic path to growth, Beazley’s ‘Spotlight on Geopolitical & Economic Uncertainty 2025’ report revealed.
AXIS’ Energy Transition Syndicate 2050 to start underwriting in April
Provider of re/insurance solutions, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, has announced the Energy Resilience Syndicate 2050 has now received full approval from Lloyd’s and will begin underwriting from April 1, 2024.
WTW to acquire Italian MGA AIMUW
Global insurance and reinsurance broker WTW has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AIMUW, a specialist Managing General Agent in Italy. The deal is expected to be completed in January 2024, although the terms of the transaction are not disclosed.
Southwest delays return of its Boeing 737 MAX jets to February
Aviation, D&O, E&O, General liability, Regulation
Lloyds and Aberdeen Investments use tokenised collateral for FX trades
In a UK-first, Lloyds Banking Group and Aberdeen Investments have used tokenised real-world assets as collateral for foreign exchange trades.
Hilb Group appoints Amanda Harm as VP, Carrier Relations and Insurance Strategy
Virginia-domiciled, property and casualty insurance broker, The Hilb Group, has appointed Amanda Harm as Vice President (VP), Carrier Relations and Insurance Strategy, reporting to Jason Angus, Hilb Group Chief Operating Officer (COO).