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Allianz Agrees to Buy Remaining 33.5% Stake in Irish Subsidiary

Allianz has agreed to acquire the remaining 33.5 percent stake in Allianz Irish Life Holdings plc (AILH) not already owned by Allianz Group. Allianz aims to increase its stake in AILH from 66.5 percent currently to 100 percent. The total …

Allianz Has $3.2B to Spend on M&A, but ‘Disciplined’ Approach Is Needed

Allianz SE Chief Executive Officer Oliver Baete has 3 billion euros ($3.2 billion) to spend on acquisitions and is scouting for targets from Australia to Italy. Rushing into a deal would be a mistake, according to some investors and analysts. …

Ascot Taps Hiscox Healthcare Specialists, Thompson, Williamson & Keith

Ascot Underwriting Ltd. announced that Ian Thompson, Nick Williamson, and Justin Keith will be joining Ascot on March 1 to underwrite healthcare, casualty treaty, and specialty reinsurance business, based in Ascot’s office in Bermuda. The appointments are subject to regulatory …

Cost of Insurance Is Top Factor in UK SMEs’ Buying Decisions: RSA Survey

The cost of insurance premiums was ranked as the top deciding factor when picking a policy by 61 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to survey data released by London-based RSA Insurance. This was followed closely by brokers’ …

Swiss Re & SAP Partner to Develop Financial Steering & Reporting Solution

Swiss Re has formed a strategic partnership with SAP SE, the enterprise application software company, to develop a solution to address the increasingly complex demands of global regulators, in the areas of financial steering and reporting. Insurance companies currently must …

CNA Hardy Appoints AIG’s Beelders as Head of Multinational

CNA Hardy, a specialist commercial insurance provider within the Lloyd’s and company markets, announced the appointment of Jason Beelders as assistant vice president, head of Multinational. Reporting to Patrick Gage, chief underwriting officer, Beelders will be responsible for the strategic …

Uber Suspends Service in Taiwan After Authorities Raise Fines

Uber Technologies Inc. said it will suspend its service in Taiwan from Feb. 10, firing the latest salvo in the ride-hailing service company’s long-running dispute with the island’s authorities. Uber’s move comes after Taiwan recently raised fines against unlicensed ride-sharing …

RSA Insurance Invests in UK Dog Care Fintech Company, Pitpatpet

RSA Insurance has made its first external investment in a fintech company, Pitpatpet Ltd., the Cambridge, England-based creator of the PitPat dog activity monitor and dog care intelligence data platform. PitPat attaches quickly and securely to a dog’s collar where …

PwC Appoints Delbridge as London Market Insurance leader

Paul Delbridge has taken on the role of London market insurance leader at PwC. Delbridge is a partner with 30 years’ experience at the firm, including three years in New York, almost all of which has been spent in the …

Chubb Launches Services in Canada for High Net Worth, Family Office Clients

Chubb Insurance Co. of Canada has launched an array of complimentary services for its high net worth and family office customers. Signature Suite™ is designed to help protect and enhance affluent lifestyles by providing access to security services, travel safety …

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