An increase in deaths and other health issues caused by heatwaves in Europe is the biggest climate risk facing life and health insurers in the region, the watchdog for the sector warned.
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Extreme Heat Is Top Climate Risk For Insurers, Watchdog Says

By Joel Poultney

An increase in deaths and other health issues caused by heatwaves in Europe is the biggest climate risk facing life and health insurers in the region, the watchdog for the sector warned.

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EU Seeks To End Cancer Survivors' Barriers To Insurance

By Joel Poultney

The European Commission has proposed measures that will require member states to bar financial services providers from considering a person's cancer history when they assess risk after a specified period.

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Ageas Hit With String Of COVID Cover Payout Claims

By Joel Poultney

A group of businesses including a beauty salon and an architectural design brand have sued Ageas Insurance after the insurer refused payouts linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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POLICY & REGULATION

French Insurer Says UK Arm Unaffected By Underwriting Ban

By Martin Croucher

The U.K. arm of European insurer Wakam said Thursday it is unaffected by an underwriting ban slapped on its parent company by French regulators.

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Zurich Completes £8.2B Buy Of UK Insurer After Court OK

By Irene Madongo

Zurich said Thursday that it has completed its £8.2 billion ($10.8 billion) cash takeover of British insurer Beazley PLC, paving the way for a global specialty insurer expected to generate billions of dollars in premiums.

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Freshfields

Keoghs LLP

Slaughter and May

COMPANIES IN TODAY'S NEWS

Ageas SA/NV

Beazley PLC

Lloyd's America Inc.

Zurich Insurance Group AG

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN TODAY'S NEWS

Bank of England

European Commission

European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority

European Union