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European wildfires to be very costly for insurers

Wildfires are spreading across continental Europe following unprecedented heat this summer and insurers will hit insurers.

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FM acquires wildfire intelligence provider FortressFire

FortressFire’s platform helps insurers and property owners assess and manage wildfire exposure at the level of individual properties.

AXA XL agrees to take full ownership of S-RM

The company currently owns around 49% of consultancy S-RM.

NFP acquires Frontier Risk Group’s cannabis insurance business

Eric Schneider, senior vice president at Frontier Risk, moves to NFP in the same position, reporting to Scott Foster, who leads NFP's Healthcare and Life Sciences practice.

Swiss Re announces India and Mexico partnerships 

For India, the reinsurer's corporate arm is setting up a tie-up with Bajaj General Insurance, contingent on definitive agreements and the necessary regulatory clearances.

Artizent, Insurity team up on insurer modernisation work

The tie-up is intended to help carriers, MGAs and brokers strengthen core operations and move transformation initiatives forward with greater confidence.

UK motor insurance switching falls to lowest level since 2018

GlobalData finds motor insurance switching fell to its lowest level since 2018, despite continued competition in the market.