Backdown by Prudential would stifle UK deals

If Pru’s investors force its chief executive to pull out of buying AIA, it would discourage other transformational deals

Cost of car insurance going up, says Admiral

With annual premiums steady over the past two years, insurers are facing a rise in claim sizes and cases of fraud

RSA sees lands of opportunity in Latin America

'It is not that we see the United Kingdom as without opportunity. At this point, we see greater opportunity overseas'

At last, esure parts with its backseat driver

Peter Wood, the founder of esure, has finally severed a tempestuous 15-month relationship with Lloyds Banking Group

How will you pay for your long-term care?

Thousands of people who took steps to plan for future care fees may find insurance policies they bought are nearly worthless

Aviva rises above its flood claim damage

Britain's biggest insurer pays a hefty £100 million in flood claims during the fourth quarter, due to unexpectedly bad weather

One Briton in eleven 'has been scammed'

The OFT is asking the public to report scams as new figures indicate that 4 million adults have been duped

Government must keep UK attractive to insurers

Britain is failing to attract insurance firms seeking new homes: we must send out the message that we are business-friendly

Why staying loyal can cost you thousands

Insurance customers are being overcharged by £1,000 or more simply because they fail to shop around at renewal time

Record rise in cost of cover

According to the AA, household and motor insurance premiums are increasing at their fastest rate in 16 years

Julian Roberts: the man overhauling Old Mutual

'My role here has been like that of a full back in rugby,' says rugby tactic-using chief of the Anglo-South-African insurer

Payment protection insurance explained

The beginner's guide to life insurance

Make sure that your loved ones have some financial security after your death

How to choose travel insurance

Business big shot: Peter Wood of esure

Insurance entrepreneur is attempting to raise finance to buy the 70% stake Lloyds bank own in his company esure

Ask the Boss: Tidjane Thiam of the Prudential

The insurance group's new leader, once a minister in Ivory Coast, answers your questions on strategy, image and Arsene Wenger

Legal & General lines up ex-Woolwich boss

UK’s third-largest insurer set to appoint John Stewart, former deputy chief executive of Barclays, as its new chairman

Double check your travel cover

A court case has highlighted a worrying lack of protection for holidaymakers

Aviva throws hat into the ring for ING assets

Insurer will consider bidding for some of the €22 billion in assets being auctioned by its Dutch subsidiary ING

Kerrie Kelly of the Association of British Insurers

The present chief executive of the Insurance Council of Australia will be relocating to become director-general of the ABI