UK property insurers News

UK Regulator to Review ‘Crippling’ Post-Grenfell Property Insurance Costs

Property insurers have forced “crippling costs” onto residents of apartment blocks in the aftermath of the Grenfell disaster, the U.K. government said as it requested a review of the market. Some residents in medium- and high-rise buildings have seen their …

Brit Names Walker from Marsh as Head of UK Property

Brit Ltd. announced it has appointed Neil Walker as head of UK Property. In this role, Walker reports to Tom Hillier, divisional director, Specialist Liability. Walker brings over 20 years’ of experience in the broking industry with a focus on …

A.M. Best: UK Non-Life Insurers’ Profits Under Pressure

Profit margins in the U.K. non-life insurance sector are under pressure this year as companies fight to maintain pricing discipline in an extremely competitive market, according to a new A.M. Best special report. Premium rates are falling in personal lines …

Rising Rates Not Enough to Ease Pressure on UK Insurers

Market conditions for UK non-life insurers remain challenging as the difficult economic environment curbs demand for coverage and insurers can no longer rely on reserve releases to improve profitability, according to a report from A.M. Best Co. The report looks …