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English law needs new mechanism to slap down Slapps
Existing legal mechanisms to challenge and dispose of strategic lawsuits against public participation are not fit for purpose and a new process is needed, new research says

Insurers and brokers welcome new FCA strategy
Regulator commits to promoting growth and to ‘predictable, purposeful and proportionate’ regulatory activity

SiriusPoint climbs 8% in positive week for insurance stocks
Bermudians lead the risers, as re/insurance stocks enjoy some respite from Trump tariff volatility

London market cheers plans to reduce UK regulation
Government action plan aims to cut red tape and encourage innovation

E-scooter regulations are evolving in the UK and Republic of Ireland
Further regulation is needed to mitigate the risks associated with e-scooter use and ensure responsible driving

Europeans buck trend as insurance stocks plunge in wake of US tariffs
Insurance and reinsurance stocks tumble as Trump's tariffs roil global markets, but Munich Re climbs 2% and Hannover Re gains 1.8%

Insurers face up to $300m in North Sea collision losses: Morningstar DBRS
Incident is likely to trigger multiple insurance policies, including those for hull and machinery, liability, marine cargo and protection and indemnity

FCA drops plans to publicise ongoing investigations
Insurance industry and wider financial services sector had denounced proposals as posing severe reputational risk

Dual UK launches climate risk and resilience team
New team aims to introduce insurance products designed to help businesses navigate decarbonisation and sustainability challenges

Storm Éowyn losses could reach €619m: Perils
Loss aggregator's initial estimate covers the property line of business

The FCA’s new stance on non-financial misconduct is a turning point for insurers
The Financial Conduct Authority’s intensified scrutiny of workplace culture marks a fundamental shift in regulatory priorities and requires governance structures at insurers to evolve

ID Podcast: Captives regime unlikely to see flood of entrants to the UK
Because of the effort and financial outlay involved in establishing a captive it will take time for the UK market to develop, Airmic’s Julia Graham tells the Insurance Day Podcast
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