Opinion

Cyber Threats After Iran Conflict: Comment and Analysis

There’s no denying that regimes in Iran can carry out various cyber attacks against the USA, EU nations and others as the conflict continues, or morphs into an uneasy truce. Here’s some analysis;  Matt Hull – […]

Global insurance trends

Veson Looks at The Iran/Hormuz Shockwaves Hitting Tanker Market

A quick note from Veson on the current situation affecting the tanker market; The Tanker market is experiencing significant disruption. The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz — removing roughly 25% of total seaborne crude and petroleum […]

Opinion

ING Offers Two Possible Scenarios For Iran Conflict

Some thoughts from ING on the recent events in Iran and the Gulf Region; Two general scenarios that matter for markets From here, the possible military and geopolitical scenarios could fill a book and also seem to change […]

News

GlobalData Looks at Impact of Aviva-Direct Line Deal

Some analysis from GlobalData, plus comment from Aviva below; Following the news that Aviva’s GBP3.7 billion acquisition of Direct Line Insurance Group is set to finalize on or around 1 July 2025 after a High Court Sanction hearing […]

Opinion

Navigating the Shifting Landscape: Key Trends Impacting Insurance and Risk Management in 2025

This article is by Bill Bradshaw, Operations Manager, London Operations at FM The insurance and risk management landscape continues to change and evolve, shaped by advancing technologies, climate change, and economic and geopolitical developments. Periods […]

Global insurance trends

Where Are We on Insurance Sector M&A Activity?

It’s a good question, here are some thoughts from Rowan Bamford, President, Liberty GTS; US to see uptick in M&A transactions but overall growth patchy for the M&A/W&I insurance sector There is an air of […]

Opinion

Mansion House Speech: Comment and Analysis From Kroll

Today we have quite a bit of general feedback on the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech, so let’s kick off with this short article. More later and over the weekend; Matt Austen, Consumer Duty Lead for Kroll’s […]