Allianz failed to have an apartment block owner's £4.2 million ($5.6 million) fire safety repairs claim thrown out on Tuesday, with a London appeals court rejecting its challenge over whether the defects posed a threat of "imminent" damage.
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Allianz Loses 'Imminent' Fire Risk Appeal Over £4.2M Claim

By William Janes

Allianz failed to have an apartment block owner's £4.2 million ($5.6 million) fire safety repairs claim thrown out on Tuesday, with a London appeals court rejecting its challenge over whether the defects posed a threat of "imminent" damage.

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Insurers Log $2.6B In Run-Off Sales In Q3 As Deals Surge

By Dawood Fakhir

Insurers were involved in $2.6 billion of legacy portfolio deals in the third quarter of the year, more than double the value of transactions carried out in the first six months of 2026, according to new data from PwC.

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Gov't Lays Out Major Reforms On 'Guided Retirement'

By Joel Poultney

The U.K. government on Tuesday proposed plans that would require retirement savings providers to offer people approaching retirement with default pension options.

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DEALS

Browne Jacobson Guides Insurance Admin Co. On Acquisition

By Irene Madongo

U.K. insurance administration specialist Uris has announced that its subsidiary has acquired Cavere Group Ltd., whose businesses include a managing general agent, in line with its ambitions to expand its offerings.

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Standard Life Hires Former CEO Of Pension Protection Fund

By Irene Madongo

Insurance company Standard Life has appointed former Pension Protection Fund boss Michelle Ostermann as group chief investment officer.

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