UK fintech jobs market booms
The UK fintech sector experienced a 44% surge in job vacancies in 2024, driven by venture capital investment and AI, according to a report for recruiter Morgan McKinley.
HDI Global appoints John Morrell as Head of Energy & Power Underwriting Middle East
Corporate & Specialty lines insurer HDI Global has announced the appointment of John Morrell as the new Head of Energy & Power Underwriting Middle East, within its cross-divisional Energy & Power Unit, effective 1 December, 2025.
NatWest looks to sell workplace pension and savings app Cushon – report
NatWest is in talks to offload its 85% stake in Cushon, two years after spending £144 million for majority ownership of the workplace savings and pensions fintech, according to Sky News.
Active Re expects retro philosophy shift to deliver measurable benefits
According to Active Re’s 2024 Annual Report, the global reinsurer is transforming its retrocession approach, moving from a transactional model to a more strategic, integrated framework.
Axa agrees to sell CEE business to Uniqa
Agents and Brokers, Mergers and Acquisitions Central & Eastern Europe Axa
esure acquisition credit positive for Ageas: Moody’s
Moody’s Ratings considers Ageas’ recent acquisition of esure is credit positive, as it has the potential to enhance the Belgian insurer’s business and geographic diversification, while increasing its share of earnings from fully controlled operations.
Sustainable Finance Live: Making nature worth investing in
The Sustainable Finance live section session of the day entitled ‘Showcase of the Art of the Possible’ aimed at showing potential journey of discovering natural capital to making it tradable.
Retailers back BNPL alternative from charity-owned lender
A group of UK retailers are backing a new BNPL alternative from charity-owned responsible lender Fair for You.
Binance partners BBVA to let customers keep crypto off exchange – FT
BBVA is working with Binance to provide the crypto firm’s customers with off-exchange custody, according to the Financial Times.
Hiscox Syndicates raise profit forecasts for 2024 account
International specialist insurer Hiscox has released updated estimates for Syndicate 33’s and Syndicate 6104’s 2023 and 2024 accounts.
Santander launches Openbank digital brand in the US
Santander has launched its Openbank digital offering across the United States, taking its presence in the country nationwide.
Agora Data and DealerCenter to deploy nationwide integration
On Tuesday, Agora Data teamed up with DealerCenter to form a strategic partnership designed to empower dealers with enhanced tools and resources to obtain capital, streamline operations, and grow their businesses. According to a news release, more than 20,000 dealers … [Read More]
Redline launches new General Aviation insurance in collaboration with Allianz
Redline Underwriting, a Lloyd’s coverholder specialty underwriting firm, has announced the launch of its General Aviation Insurance solution, developed in collaboration with Allianz Commercial from their UK region.
Reinsurance rates rise at year-end renewals: Brokers
Agents and Brokers, P/C Pricing, Reinsurance Guy Carpenter & Co., Willis Towers Watson