All articles by Patrick Brusnahan

Patrick Brusnahan

Editor of Private Banker International.

Hub International snaps up AFS firms

Global insurance brokerage Hub International has acquired the assets of AFS 401(k) retirement Services and AFS Financial Group.

iPipeline and AuguStar Life partner to strengthen digital journey

iPipeline and AuguStar have collaborated to accelerate and strengthen the latter’s digital transformation.

Baloise exploring $1.1bn Belgium sale

In a big deal in Europe, Baloise could be looking to shift some of its portoflio.

Santander Wealth Management & Insurance switches focus to the long term

Santander has revealed its strategic outlook for 2024 and it is more optimistic than previous years.

Motor insurance industry in China to reach $171.9bn by 2028

The motor insurance industry in China is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from CNY871.2bn ($129.1bn) in 2023 to CNY1.1trn ($171.9bn) in 2028 in terms of gross written premiums (GWP).

Signal: insurance firms looking for junior level workers in Q3 2023

There were 77,141 active job postings in the insurance sector in Q3 2023, but what are companies looking for?

Lockton boosts energy and P&C arms with senior hires

Independent insurance broker Lockton has appointed Christen Thorbjørnsen, Harry Nilsen, Nikolai Jørgensen and Sigbjørn Larsen to its energy, renewables and property divisions in Norway.

Cytora and ZestyAI team up to integrate climate models

Digital risk processing platform Cytora has partnered with ZestyAI, a firm that leverages AI for property risk assessment.

Allianz Direct and ING collaborate on insurance products

Allianz Direct, the pan-European online insurer, has partnered with ING in the Netherlands.

Insurtech Lassie gains €23m in funding

Lassie has raised €23m ($25.2m) in Series B funding led by Balderton Capital.