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Insurance affordability threatens to slow UK electric vehicle uptake

GlobalData finds that UK respondents are being deterred from switching to an EV by concerns over higher insurance premiums.

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UK sets out plans to launch captive insurance regime in 2027

Captive insurers are entities set up by companies or public bodies to underwrite their own risks, rather than buying cover from the open market.

KKR joins consortium pursuing Steadfast acquisition proposal

Steadfast said it entered an exclusivity and process deed with Amwins and Dragoneer on 10 June 2026.

Arch Insurance North America creates US transactional liability team

At launch, the team will concentrate on representations and warranties and tax coverage products.

Japan Post Insurance, Scor sign MoU on reinsurance vehicle

The MoU covers the cession of underwriting risks under JPI’s postal life insurance policies.

Willis, Kayna partner with Kwant on subcontractor insurance

KwantSure is an embedded digital insurance programme within Kwant’s workforce management platform.