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Quick Note: BMS Completes on Rasher Acquisition

An update from BMS as they finish off the paperwork on the Rasher deal; BMS Group, the specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, announced today that after obtaining regulatory approvals, it has completed the acquisition of […]

Global insurance trends

The Global Protection Gap Can Be Closed, Says New Report

This new report from SAS looks at the global insurance protection gap; The global protection gap – the difference between insured and uninsured losses across life, health, natural catastrophe and crop insurance – was last […]

Global insurance trends

New Report on Microinsurance Highlights The Opportunity

Insurance brands have new opportunities every day around the world and offering affordable cover on various risks means a great deal to many people and smaller companies. Here’s the word; The Microinsurance Network (MiN), in […]

Insurance Regulation

GRI Consultation on Insurance Standards is Now Open For Comment

The latest from the GRI; Recognizing the central role of financial institutions in promoting business models fit for the future and underpinning a well-functioning global economy, GRI is consulting on a new set of Sector […]

Global insurance trends

Latest Data on Value of Global Insurance Brands is Published

It’s no secret that many insurers are doing well right now, and have done since the pandemic. Just FYI here is some data on the estimated asset values of various insurance brands around the world; […]

Global insurance trends

Ping An Teams Up With JBA Risk on Flood Perils

The latest partnership agreement between Ping An and JBA will enhance flood risk management in China. Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China has entered a flood maps licensing agreement with UK-based flood scientists JBA […]

Insurance Regulation

Pro Global Comment on FCA Chief Executive’s Speech

Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, recently delivered a speech – the Gordian knot of growth – at the Association of British Insurers Roundtable.  Here’s some comment from Kristy Lovegrove, Group Head of […]