All articles by Patrick Brusnahan

Patrick Brusnahan

Editor of Private Banker International.

Unemployment is the biggest reason people cancel life insurance

Unemployment was the biggest reason to cancel one’s life insurance policy according to research from Vitality.

Signal: National Insurance changes still pestering many

There were over 600 insurance-related tweets this week, but what was the main topic of conversation?

AXA UK donates body cameras for essential safety work

AXA UK is providing body camera so contractors can record essential safety work to buildings containing flammable cladding and insulation.

Netherlands general insurance sector to hit $97bn by 2028

The general insurance industry in the Netherlands is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% from $72.3bn in 2023 to $97bn in 2028 in terms of direct written premiums (DWP).

Driving related convictions exceeded 117,000 in 2022

The number of drivers found guilty at court for insurance related offences in 2022 exceeded 117,000 with a third of convictions handed to drivers keeping a vehicle without insurance.

SACE preparing office in Saudi Arabia

Following its Saudi Day in Riyadh, Italian insurer SACE is planning to set up an office in Saudi Arabia.

Allstate elects new board member

Allstate has announced that Maria Morris has been elected to the board of directors, effective January 2 2024.

Insurtech Lemonade adds to its board of directors

Digital insurance firm Lemonade has named two new members to its board directors, effective immediately.

Direct Line wins IMI accreditation

UK-based insurance provider Direct Line has received an Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) accreditation.

Allianz is the top global insurance brand again

Allianz has been named the world’s number one insurance brand, by Interbrand, for the fifth year in a tow.