Ian Cook, managing director at MX Underwriting, explains why he believes MGAs are not suffering a capacity crunch, and outlines plans to write in excess of £200m GWP in 2025 and add to MX’s product range and capability. How did MX Underwriting come to fruition and what were the component businesses that helped create it? … Read more
US trading partners scrambled on Tuesday to prepare for the latest round of Donald Trump tariffs, after the U.S. president left unclear who would be targeted but promised to be ‘very kind’ in addressing what he claims are unfair trade imbalances. France24 Business Editor Charles Pellegrin explains why global markets and investors are deeply concerned. … Read more
Matt Williams, currently regional credit director for Allianz Trade in Northern Europe, is moving to be CEO in the UK and Ireland succeeding Sarah Murrow. Murrow, who has been in the post since 2021, has been named CEO of Allianz Trade in Americas. RelatedAllianz Commercial appoints CUO and CTO Allianz UK has appointed Adam Lloyd … Read more
When epidemiologist Sophia Newcomer tries to evaluate how well Montana might be able to ward off the measles outbreak spreading across the U.S., she doesn’t have much data to work with. A federal state-by-state survey last year showed that just over 86% of Montana’s 2-year-olds had recently received the measles, mumps, and rubella immunization. That … Read more
Motor and home insurer Esure, previously touted as takeover target for Ageas, Allianz and Aviva, moved back into the black in 2024 with a £57.7m post tax profit reversing a loss of £60.1m the year before. Last September Ageas was linked with a potential bid and in October both Aviva and Allianz were named as … Read more