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London Insurance Market Provides Brexit Negotiations’ Wish-List

A Brexit trade deal needs to benefit both the UK and the EU – while protecting clients’ access to the London insurance market, according to the London Market Group (LMG), an association representing London’s re/insurance underwriters and brokers. The LMG …

AIG Plans to Launch Luxembourg-Based Insurer in 2019 in Preparation for Brexit

American International Group Inc. plans to locate an insurance company in Luxembourg to ensure continued smooth operation of its business across the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland once the United Kingdom leaves the European Union. From 2019, AIG proposes …

Brexit Without Trade Deal Could Have Dire Economic Consequences: CBI

If the UK leaves the European Union without being able to complete a Brexit trade deal, it could be forced into World Trade Organization tariffs – an option that is under serious consideration by the UK government. However, Paul Drechsler, …

EU Nations May Be Competing ‘Unfairly’ to Attract UK Finance Firms After Brexit

The European Union’s market watchdog is investigating ways to stop national regulators competing unfairly with each other as they try to attract firms from Britain after Brexit in a beauty parade of financial centers. The European Securities and Markets Authority …

UK P&I Clubs Consider Opening EU Outposts in Preparation for Brexit

U.K.-regulated ship insurers are preparing plans to open new outposts in European Union jurisdictions such as Luxembourg and Cyprus, fearing that Brexit will hinder access to the EU’s financial market, industry sources involved say. Britain dominates the global marine insurance …

UK Moves Closer to Triggering EU Exit Talks – with Bumpy Road Ahead

Theresa May’s latest Brexit victory should leave her happy — but might ultimately come at a price. Late on Wednesday, the U.K. prime minister persuaded the House of Commons to back her original 137-word draft law to start the withdrawal …

Brexit Cost Implications to Weigh on UK Re/Insurers: A.M. Best Report

The cost implications of the loss of passporting rights after the UK exits the European Union will weigh on re/insurers, as will any resultant economic downturn. However, A.M. Best does not anticipate taking any rating actions as a result of …

Britain to Seek ‘Hard Brexit’: UK Prime Minister May

Britain will leave the EU’s single market when it exits the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday, putting an end to speculation that London might try to seek a “soft Brexit.” In a long-awaited speech in which …

Zurich to Cut Spending on Large Tech Projects as Part of Cost Saving Plan

Zurich Insurance Group AG, Switzerland’s biggest insurer, plans to cut spending on large technology projects as it seeks to reduce costs, according to chief risk officer Cecilia Reyes. “Managing, harvesting the benefits from these investments” is a challenge, Reyes said …

UK Financial Services Sector Drops Demand for Post-Brexit Passporting

Britain’s finance industry has reluctantly given up on efforts to keep full access to the European Union after Brexit and is pushing instead for a more limited trade deal that would potentially exclude some financial products. Banks, insurers and asset …