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Flood Re, a state-backed insurance program, now plans to "layer up" on cat bonds, said Chief Executive Officer Perry Thomas.

Private equity firms EQT AB and Vitruvian Partners are working with advisers as they explore strategic options for their investment in cyber insurer CFC, according to people familiar with the matter.

Zurich Insurance Group AG has made a sweetened £8 billion ($11 billion) bid to buy Beazley Plc, an offer that's won the tentative approval of the UK insurer's board.

Beazley Plc has rejected Zurich Insurance Group AG's £7.7 billion ($10.3 billion) takeover approach, the latest twist in the Swiss giant's attempt to acquire the UK specialty insurer.

Zurich Insurance Group has gone public with a £7.67 billion ($10.3 billion) bid to buy Beazley.

The primary objective of Solvency II was to create a risk-based regulatory framework.

John Neal is set to leave the historic insurance market place for a new role overseeing Aon Plc's climate solutions and reinsurance businesses.

Data from the Environment Agency on Tuesday showed 6.3 million homes and businesses are in danger of damage from overflowing rivers, sea or drains.

Aviva Plc and Allianz SE are among potential bidders for Britain's home and motor insurance firm Esure Group Plc, according to people familiar with the matter.

The average insurance premium for EVs jumped to £1,344 ($1,700) at the end of last year, around double the cost of cover for traditional cars, according to UK insurance broker Howden Group Holdings Ltd.

The deal with landlord Ping An Insurance Group grants Lloyd's an option to stay until 2040, but also involves a commitment to invest in reducing the Grade I-listed building's energy footprint, the Financial Times reported.

The Pipeline, gender consultancy, found that while women made up almost every third executive committee member in the FTSE350 as of July, they tend to be in so-called "functional roles."

Both transactions are at an early stage and may not lead to a sale, said the people, who asked for anonymity to discuss the private information.

The damage has triggered the highest insurance payout in almost two decades, with experts warning that it could get worse.

The initiative enables insurtechs based in the U.K. to enter the U.S. insurance market through regimented programs and networking opportunities.

The Amazon Insurance Store will show star ratings, customer reviews and claims acceptance rates for the insurers, similar to the other products for sale on the site.

Thousands of people living in high-rise apartments in Britain are set to get better deals on their property insurance.

Climate change protesters in London have targeted insurance underwriting house Lloyd’s of London for its role in enabling fossil fuel projects.

More than 126,000 commercial buildings in London are at risk from flash flooding. Climate change will heighten that threat.

Bain Capital has made a final pitch to members of British insurer LV= to back its takeover bid, after a lengthy sale process that’s drawn a dozen offers as well as political heat about preserving mutual firms.