On Monday, France’s Axa posted a 180% surge in its first quarter net income even as the French insurer rebounded from a spike in pandemic-related claims that led to a $1.8 billion (1.5 billion euro) charge in 2020. In a statement… Read More ›
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Allianz sees insurance claims of at least $589M from storm Bernd
On Tuesday, German insurer Allianz said it expects insurance claims of more than $589 million (500 million euros) from storm Bernd, which caused massive flooding in parts of western Germany this month. Allianz’s estimate is the first estimate from a German… Read More ›
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission raises antitrust concerns on Aon’s $30 billion bid for Willis Towers Watson
Australia’s antitrust regulator has raised initial concerns over Aon’s $30 billion acquisition bid for Willis Towers Watson which aims to create the world’s biggest insurance broker. The development comes in the wake of similar moves by EU antitrust regulators. In… Read More ›
Zurich Insurance Group AG in advanced negotiations to acquire MetLife Inc’s car and home insurance business for $4 billion
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Zurich Insurance Group AG is in advanced negotiations to acquire MetLife Inc’s property and casualty (P&C) car and home insurance business for around $4 billion. Late on Friday, Zurich Insurance issued a statement… Read More ›
