The United Kingdom’s labour market is poised for profound transformation, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned. Speaking in one of his most candid assessments of the technology’s implications, Bailey highlighted that while artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense potential to boost the nation’s productivity, it could also profoundly reshape the employment landscape and social […]

E+S Rückversicherung AG, the German subsidiary of the Hannover Re Group, has expressed a cautiously optimistic outlook for the 2026 financial year. While early signs indicate a slight softening in the Property & Casualty (P&C) reinsurance market, the firm anticipates overall stable growth and expects a balanced environment for policies renewing from 1 January onwards. […]

Cyberattacks, supply chain vulnerabilities, and currency volatility have emerged as the foremost concerns for Japan’s corporate sector, according to Aon plc’s 2025 Global Risk Management Survey. Alongside digital and financial risks, natural disasters and product liability also feature prominently, reflecting the country’s unique industrial and environmental context. The survey canvassed nearly 3,000 risk managers, C-suite […]

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), the statutory regulator of Bangladesh’s insurance sector, has announced plans to recruit a full-time accounting consultant on a two-year contractual basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and organisational requirements. The move reflects IDRA’s growing emphasis on strengthening financial discipline, improving internal oversight mechanisms, and accelerating […]