Mediobanca makes takeover bid for Banca Generali

In today’s turbulent economy, few industries feel the impact of inflation as acutely as the construction sector. Inflation has caused unprecedented material costs, casting a shadow of uncertainty over construction projects, large and small. Alongside material challenges, companies can expect other consequences of the construction inflation rate, such as project delays and increased operational costs….

Net income for the quarter was US$274 million, or US$1.00 per share, compared to US$338 million, or US$1.24 per share, in the same period last year. Core income dropped to US$281 million, or US$1.03 per share, from US$355 million, or US$1.30 per share, year over year. Source link

Insurance revenue rose 11% to €48.1 billion, while operating profit (EBIT) increased to €4.9 billion from €3.1 billion in the previous year. Net income grew by 25% to €1.98 billion, exceeding the company’s original 2025 target ahead of schedule. Return on equity reached 17.9%, up from 16.6% in the year prior. Source link

The senator argued that a moratorium would bring all stakeholders to the table to develop a model for addressing LTC insurance issues, which extend beyond Connecticut. The industry has faced significant challenges due to underwriting miscalculations in the 1990s and 2000s, rising medical costs, an aging population, and longer lifespans, according to state and federal…

House Bill 1549 removes these requirements, aiming to simplify the placement process and improve access for consumers. The Florida Surplus Lines Service Office stated that the bill will expand consumer options, cut down on repetitive documentation, and enable quicker placement of coverage in the surplus lines market.  Source link

This is according to Insurance Business’ recently released insights Data Hub, where the definition of “liability insurance” covers surety, credit, fidelity, and financial guarantee, protection against theft, regular and excess workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, medical professional liability (both claims-made and occurrence-based), product liability (both claims-made and occurrence-based), and other forms of liability insurance structured similarly….