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Brokers lead in mixed week for insurance stocks
Shares in Aon surge 4.3%, while Marsh McLennan climbs 2.8%, as Lancashire falls 4.1% and Everest loses 3.3% in volatile week

The legal landscape facing directors and officers is shifting rapidly
Directors, insurers and regulators must work together to navigate these challenges and ensure businesses remain resilient in the face of growing risks

Gallagher buys WK Webster
Acquisition will add marine claims expertise to Gallagher’s specialty capabilities

CJC’s report on pre-action protocols is underwhelming
Civil Justice Council recommends reforms across various litigation-specific pre-action protocols, including those for personal injury, disease, clinical negligence, construction and professional negligence

RenRe shares fall 7.5% as insurance stocks edge up
Bermudians RenaissanceRe and Everest Group posts largest falls this week, as Munich Re leads risers

A roadmap for insurers preparing for ECCTA compliance
Complying with the UK’s upcoming Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act requires a focus on leadership commitment, risk assessments, fraud prevention and due diligence

Can the UK capture captives?
The UK government is consulting on the creation of a new captives regime. London has many advantages when it comes to captive formation, but some argue Brexit could make the UK a less attractive jurisdiction

Balancing profitability and sustainability in business interruption claims
There is tension between what is profitable and what is sustainable when it comes to business interruption claims – but there are steps the insurance industry can take

The privatisation of justice?
The civil justice system is unlikely to see any new money from the new Labour government

Lloyd's stocks recover amid limited wildfire loss expectation
Beazley shares climb 5.7% and Hiscox gains 3.8% in positive week for insurance and reinsurance stocks

NorthStandard offers one-stop shop P&I and hull cover to smaller vessels
Move will heighten competition with fellow International Group affiliate Shipowners’ Club

Litigation looms over talcum powder
With Johnson & Johnson facing legal action in the UK for alleged harm caused by its talcum powder product, talc suppliers and their insurers can implement various strategies to help limit the potential exposure of such claims
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