Insurance UK

  • July 19, 2024

    UK Clears Nationwide's £2.9B Purchase Of Virgin Money

    The competition regulator of the U.K. said Friday that it has cleared Nationwide Building Society's acquisition of Virgin Money UK PLC for £2.9 billion ($3.7 billion), which the companies say would create a combined group with assets of approximately £366 billion.

  • July 19, 2024

    Cyber-Insurers Could Be On Hook From Global IT Outages

    The global IT outage that disrupted air travel, financial institutions and thousands of businesses on Friday could result in billions of dollars of losses and potentially major claims against insurance companies, analysts are warning.

  • July 18, 2024

    Drax Power, Chubb Want $170K For Cargo Vessel Collision

    British renewable energy company Drax Power Ltd. and insurer Chubb European Group SE have sued a Dutch shipping company for $170,000 after one of its ships allegedly caused "heavy damage" in a collision with a vessel carrying thousands of metric tons of wood pellets.

  • July 18, 2024

    UK PensionBee Group Launches In US Market

    PensionBee Group PLC on Thursday announced the take-off of its business in the U.S., with its sights set on administering up to $25 billion of retirement saving assets over the next decade in the leading global defined-contribution pension market.

  • July 18, 2024

    Pension Experts Urge 'Gateway Tests' For Public Consolidator

    More than half of pension professionals believe that any public sector consolidator must have tough "gateway tests" similar to those employed by commercial superfunds, if the project gets off the ground.

  • July 18, 2024

    Irish Auto Insurers 'Fleecing' Consumers, Political Party Says

    The auto insurance industry in Ireland is continuing to "rip off" consumers and pocket savings from recent government reforms designed to cut costs for car owners, political party Sinn Féin has said.

  • July 18, 2024

    Treat Politically Exposed People Better, FCA Tells Firms

    The Financial Conduct Authority told all financial services companies on Thursday to do more to ensure that high-profile individuals and their families are not treated unfairly after it found widespread deficiencies in a review of the sector.

  • July 17, 2024

    Amlin Ducks Liability Over $47M Award On 'Pay First' Clause

    A London court has ruled that MS Amlin Marine NV does not have to pay out to a company it insured, as that business has not yet paid a $47 million arbitration award it owes in damages over a vessel that grounded in the Solomon Islands.

  • July 17, 2024

    Labour Revives Arbitration Bill To Reform £2.5B Industry

    The U.K. will introduce a new Arbitration Bill reviving legislation shelved in the runup to the election as part of plans to support the country's position as an international center for dispute resolution, the government said in the King's Speech on Wednesday.

  • July 17, 2024

    UK Gov't Moves Ahead With Accounting Reform Bill

    The new Labour Government said on Wednesday that it will push ahead with draft legislation to toughen up regulation of auditors to help to reduce the risk of corporate failures.

  • July 17, 2024

    EU Financial Watchdogs Set Up Cyber-Risk Info Exchange

    European Union financial watchdogs said Wednesday that they will establish a framework for authorities in the bloc and international bodies to share information on cyberthreats and incidents that pose a risk to financial stability.

  • July 17, 2024

    Gov't Plans Pensions Bill To Consolidate Retirement Savings

    The new Labour government said on Wednesday that it will introduce a new Pensions Schemes Bill that aims to consolidate the cluttered retirement savings sector.

  • July 17, 2024

    'Third-Way' Pension Plans 50% Better Than Normal Schemes

    The launch of new collection pension plans could be a "game changer" for Britons not saving enough for their retirement, a consultancy has said, finding that benefits could be 50% greater than they would otherwise receive from standard private sector schemes.

  • July 17, 2024

    Allianz Bids $1.6B For Singapore's Income Insurance

    Allianz SE said on Wednesday it has made an all-cash offer to buy a majority stake in Singapore-based insurer Income Insurance Ltd. for 2.2 billion Singapore dollars ($1.64 billion), as the German financial services company seeks to expand its presence in Asia.

  • July 16, 2024

    Gov't Launches Review Of Personal Injury Compensation Rate

    The Labour government has announced a review of the personal injury discount rate in a move that could have a knock-on effect for insurance premiums for motorists.

  • July 16, 2024

    Donre Advisory Enters Liquidation After FCA Scrutiny

    The Financial Conduct Authority said Tuesday that Donre Advisory Ltd. has entered liquidation two months after it stopped the inadequately resourced investment adviser from conducting business.

  • July 16, 2024

    Travel Insurance Complaints At Highest Level Since Pandemic

    Complaints about travel insurance reached their highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic last financial year, the Financial Ombudsman Service said Tuesday, with the period seeing a 19% year-on-year surge in the number of grievances raised.

  • July 16, 2024

    Trade Body Calls For Pensions Bill In King's Speech

    A trade association for the largest retirement savings providers in Britain urged the new government on Tuesday to announce a pensions bill during the state opening of Parliament.

  • July 23, 2024

    Disputes Boutique Hires Fladgate Insolvency Pro As Partner

    Alius Law has hired an insolvency and restructuring partner from Fladgate LLP as it looks to build up its financial services practice in London — and the disputes boutique wants to tempt more senior litigators to leave behind the "constraints" of larger firms.

  • July 16, 2024

    Consumer Complaints Soar About Insurers Delaying Payouts

    The Financial Ombudsman Service reported on Tuesday an 18% increase in complaints from consumers about insurance companies for the financial year that ended in March, amid concerns about delays in payouts and claims being declined.

  • July 15, 2024

    UK Watchdogs Look At Digital Wallet Risks, Benefits

    Two U.K. regulators on Monday said they are looking into the benefits and risks of digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal for people and businesses, after noticing "a seismic shift" in payment methods in the country.

  • July 15, 2024

    Insurers Investing In AI Due To New Accounting Standard

    Insurance firms are increasing investments in artificial intelligence and other technologies after implementing a new accounting standard for data reporting, according to a survey by Big Four firm PwC published Monday.

  • July 15, 2024

    Compensation For Poor Pension Advice Dives To Record Low

    Compensation for retirement savers who received poor pension advice to transfer out of their defined benefit plans has hit a record low, a consultancy said Monday.

  • July 15, 2024

    Labour Gov't Urged To Consult On Green Finance Rules

    A trade body for financial institutions has urged the Labour government to consult before imposing extra rules on firms' plans to transition to the green economy to avoid liability risks.

  • July 15, 2024

    Retail Complaints To EU Cross-Border Investment Firms Soar

    The number of complaints from retail clients against investment firms operating across borders within the European Union and its economic area soared to 7,507 in 2023, a 31% increase from the 5,733 complaints recorded the previous year, according to a report on Monday by the bloc's markets watchdog.

Expert Analysis

  • 2nd Circ. Arbitral Award Ruling Signals Restrictive Approach

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    The Second Circuit's recent ruling in Gater Assets v. Moldovagaz, reversing a default judgment arbitration award on jurisdictional grounds, fortifies U.S. court protections for foreign states and state-owned entities, and forecasts the court's conservative approach to when nonparties can be bound by arbitration agreements, say attorneys at Cleary.

  • Lloyds EU Operations Highlight Challenges For UK Insurers

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    Potential problems facing Lloyd's Europe could be shared by other U.K. insurers operating in the European Union's more stringent post-Brexit regulatory landscape, but individual countries' discrete provisions allowing for certain cross-border activities could enable a more nuanced approach, says Jeremy Irving at Browne Jacobson.

  • The Risky Reality Of GDPR Noncompliance

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    With the General Data Protection Regulation remaining in force in the post-Brexit European Union, businesses should be aware not only of the increasing fines levied for noncompliance, but also of the expenses incurred for lost management time, the professional costs and the reputational damage, says Alexander Egerton at Seddons Law.

  • An Underused Group Litigation Tool Could Help UK Claimants

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    Though the Financial Markets Test Case Procedure has only been used as a collective redress mechanism for the first time recently in Financial Conduct Authority v. Arch Insurance, hopefully it will be called on more often to resolve future post-Brexit issues and other pandemic cases, says Becca Hogan at Signature Litigation.

  • Risk Management Lessons From Recent Finance Co. Failures

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    Investor exposure to Archegos Capital and Greensill Capital before their high-profile collapses earlier this year show puzzling lapses in internal controls and highlight key risk management considerations for investors, says Benedict Roth at Martello Financial Services.

  • 3 Risk Management Lessons From Pandemic Insurance Wars

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    As appellate decisions in COVID-19 business interruption insurance claims continue to clarify the state of the law, there are some things that policyholders' lawyers and risk managers can do in the meantime to help prepare for future unforeseen events affecting coverage, says Peter Halprin at Pasich.

  • What New UK Money Laundering Law Means For Fintech

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    New U.K. money laundering legislation will likely benefit electronic money and payment institutions, but an increase in state forfeiture powers and a lingering possibility of a broad failure-to-prevent offense leave the fintech industry's regulatory future uncertain, say Andrew Herd and Helena Spector at Red Lion Chambers.

  • UK Bill Must Navigate Crosscurrents Of Internet Regulation

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    The U.K.'s draft Online Safety Bill seeks to regulate a broad swath of online content and internet services but faces a number of potential implementation challenges, including balancing digital safety with freedom of expression and administering regulatory goals with frequently opposing objectives, say Ben Packer and Jemma Purslow at Linklaters.

  • 2 UK Pension Cases Guide On 3rd-Party Due Diligence

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    The U.K. Court of Appeal's recent decision in Adams v. Options UK, and upcoming hearing in Financial Conduct Authority v. Avacade, highlight important precautions self-invested personal pension operators should take when dealing with unauthorized third parties, says Paul Ashcroft at Wedlake Bell.

  • Evaluating Insurance Options In Light Of Suez Canal Blockage

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    The recent blockage of the Suez Canal by the cargo ship Ever Given illustrates that manufacturers, carriers and recipients of internationally shipped goods should consider all the insurance offerings available to cover losses resulting from shipping delays, say David Klein and Ryan Vanderford at Pillsbury.

  • Data Protection Considerations For Insurers Post-Brexit

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    Now that companies must comply with both U.K. and EU data protection laws, insurers operating in Europe face additional data exposure liability risks and should adjust their underwriting practices and policy wordings accordingly, says Charlotte Worlock at Atheria Law.

  • Cargo Insurance May Cover Losses From Suez Canal Delays

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    Policyholders who have suffered economic losses from the recent Suez Canal blockage may be able to secure compensation from their standard cargo insurance policies, even if coverage for delays is explicitly precluded, says Jeremy Lawrence at Munger Tolles.

  • 3 Lessons For UK Litigators In Virtual Trials

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    UK litigators should note several best practices for adapting to the hurdles, and capitalizing on the benefits, of virtual trials, and expect the new hearing format to persist beyond the end of the pandemic, say Christopher Boyne and Emma Laurie-Rhodes at Debevoise.

  • SEC Data Transfer Safe Harbor Raises Questions For UK Cos.

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    The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office recently authorized British companies to transfer U.K. subjects’ personal data to facilitate U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission investigations, but companies need more detail on how to invoke the safe harbor or handle EU data subjects, say attorneys at Davis Polk.

  • COVID-19 Insurance Issues To Watch In Civil Law Countries

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    A recent decision from a Spanish court of appeals shows that COVID-19 business interruption coverage disputes may not have outcomes that would be expected in common law countries, say Miguel Torres at Martínez-Echevarría & Rivera Abogados and José Umbert at Zelle.

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