Head of world’s oldest insurance market steered it through Covid but was criticised for delays to IT overhaul
Groups agree deal to control a fifth of UK motor insurance market
Auditing and accounting firms say companies will get a boost from lower inflation
Mini-budget and pandemic showed need for more frequent reporting, regulator says
Union to raise objections over requirement that drivers be insured by panel of insurers selected by ride-hailing app
Deal agreed to create a £16bn insurance giant with a fifth of the UK motor insurance market
Combined group would control a fifth of UK motor insurance market
FTSE 100 insurer makes second bid for its smaller rival at 261p a share
Key investors say they support Direct Line’s decision not to engage with its larger rival
Sector left reeling after court backs consumer complaints about ‘secret commissions’ on car loans
A combination would redraw the UK insurance market
FCA review shows some firms take up to four months
Insurers are attempting to stem persistent losses on their underwriting
This multi-faceted problem is not for the industry alone
Victim of Horizon IT scandal says former executives failed in their duties
The market is performing at its best since 2007 but a crucial systems upgrade is running very slow
Many take out the wrong kind of protection insurance, leaving them with overlapping — or inadequate — cover
Insurers are receiving a very handsome reward for such a low-risk business
Chief executive says primary insurers could simply choose to buy less cover
New byelaws proposed as insurance market battles poor reputation for participant conduct
John Neal expresses concern on deterring investment in latest industry warning ahead of Budget
UK company has struggled with post-pandemic jump in cost of claims
Financial regulator to examine whether customers receive poor value for products such as critical illness cover
Property insurer calls for better risk management as climate impact grows
Hefty capital returns to shareholders in reinsurers are expected, with shares likely to follow
