International

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co has reached agreement to buy rival HR and employee benefits consultancy Buck in a $585m (£481m) deal. Under the agreement, Gallagher will acquire the partnership interests of...

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co has acquired Minnesota-based Mahowald Insurance. Terms of the transaction including the price were not disclosed. Founded in 1930, Mahowald is a retail insurance agency offering commercial and...

The insurance sector appears to be ahead of the game when it comes to new government legislation meaning workers can request flexible working from their first day at work. Under the changes...

The ongoing cost of living crisis has hit us in an unprecedented way, and the impact extends beyond just the UK – people and businesses are being affected worldwide. Just as we...

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has expanded its Health & Benefits Scout tool to include two new models focused on social determinants of health and climate risks in the US.  Taken together, WTW...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is removing the requirement for fair value assessments to be conducted where non-investment insurance products are distributed through international firms to international customers. However, where these products...

Bupa Global has restructured its senior management with commercial director Patrick Watt leaving the international private medical insurance (IPMI) provider. The insurer has created three regional business units - UK and Africa,...

Aviva Canada has appointed Nav Dhillon as chief financial officer from December 2022. Dhillon has served in senior leaderships roles in financial planning & analysis for RSA Canada Group and most recently,...

April International has opened its first base in Germany as part of accelerating international expansion and hinted that entry into more locations would be coming. The international private medical insurance (IPMI) provider...

Europe's growing energy crisis, continued political polarisation, global extremism are the key international risks for businesses to watch out for in 2023, particularly when placing staff overseas. The Healix risk outlook for...