Unpacking the Regulator's Clampdown on 'Race-to-the-Bottom' Insurance The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) expanded intervention into the home and travel insurance markets is far more than a routine regulatory check. It represents a direct response to a consumer super-complaint and, more
A Proactive Vision for London's Future The International Underwriting Association (IUA) has unveiled a refocused and ambitious strategic agenda, setting a clear course to bolster the London company market’s global standing through 2026. Championed by new Chief Executive Chris Jones, this agenda
The Widening Chasm: A New Generation of Farmers Meets an Old World of Insurance A dangerous disconnect is growing in America’s heartland, a gap not of soil or crop yield, but of risk and understanding. As a new, tech-savvy generation of farmers takes the helm, they are inheriting more than just
The seismic shift in the retirement risk transfer landscape is vividly illustrated by the recent definitive agreement for JAB Insurance to acquire Utmost Group’s UK Life and Pensions business, a transaction that signals intensifying dynamism in the sector. As defined benefit pension schemes
In a significant move that signals a strategic recalibration within the European insurance landscape, Utmost Group has officially entered into an agreement to divest its entire bulk purchase annuity (BPA) business, Utmost Life and Pensions (ULP), to JAB Insurance. The comprehensive deal, which is
The intricate and often tedious process of crafting commercial insurance proposals has long been a significant operational bottleneck for brokers, consuming valuable hours that could otherwise be dedicated to client engagement and strategic growth. In a landmark move poised to reshape this
