Global insurance trends

Talanx Invests in Greener Energy Projects in Austria

The latest update from the Talanx Group; The Talanx Group is investing double-digit millions of euros in expanding solar and wind energy capacity in Austria’s Burgenland region. The Group’s move is part of the largest […]

InsureTech

MAPFRE Publishes Research on LatAm Region Insurtech Funding

Some interesting data here on insurtech investment; Insurtech funding in LatAm during 2024 reached 92 million dollars, 38% less than in 2023. However, during the second half of the year there was a rebound of […]

Legal

FCA Secures Confiscation Order Against Investment Fraudster

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has secured a confiscation order of £5,963,376.15, against convicted fraudster Guy Flintham. Here are details; Mr Flintham is serving a six-year prison sentence having pleaded guilty to fraud by false […]

UK Insurance Trends

Purbeck Sees Demand For Working Capital From SME Sector

The latest update from Purbeck is surprisingly optimistic for the start of 2025. Despite the impact of higher employee NI contributions, the tough High Street overheads environment and energy costs, many SMEs are looking to […]

Insurance Brokers

LMP Takes Investment Stake in Broadstone

Some investment news from Broadstone, which gets the New Year off to a productive start; Lovell Minnick Partners (“LMP”), a private equity firm focused on investments in financial services, business services and financial technology companies, […]

News

Deals: Zurich Buys a Stake in Onsi

The latest acquisition news from Zurich; Zurich has made a strategic investment in Onsi to forge a future-focused cooperation in the employee benefits market. This investment allows Zurich to combine its vast expertise, global presence, […]

Insurance Regulation

According to the FCA 12% of Brits Have Taken a Punt on Crypto

The FCA is still mulling over how best to regulate crypto currencies. It might be better to regulate the advertising, as the operations are obviously beyond the reach of any regulator. Here’s the word; According […]