On today’s update: Aon expects additional merger costs, Gauntlet buys Bolton broker and things are on the up for Hiscox.

MGAA expands to Ireland, Ardonagh launches Ardonagh Europe and Lloyd’s of London is accused of greenwashing.

The Aon/Willis merger is off. Both parties have agreed to go their separate ways after reaching an impasse with the US Department of Justice. Aon announced that the $30bn deal had collapsed in a statement released on Monday the 26th of July. The broker confirmed that it will be paying the $1bn dollar break-up fee to Willis Towers Watson.

In this update: flooding causes devastation in Western Europe, UK pub leader takes insurers to court, and reduced Covid restrictions leave the UK vulnerable to terrorism.

On today’s update: Zurich joins The Hedron Network, a telling off for Lloyds Banking Group and a positive development for the Aon/Willis merger.

On today’s bulletin: the FCA has a warning for brokers, insurance employees say no to the office and cyber premiums are on the rise.

<p>On this bulletin, Hiscox settles BI claims, a new president for Markel, and a royal visit for Lloyd’s of London.</p> <p><a href = "https://www.hiscoxgroup.com/news/press-releases/2021/28-06-21" target = "_BLANK">www.hiscoxgroup.com/news/press-releases/2021/28-06-21</a></p> <p><a href = "https://www.cityam.com/action-group-agrees-settlement-with-hiscox-over-business-interruption-cover/" target = "_BLANK">https://www.cityam.com/action-group-agrees-settlement-with-hiscox-over-business-interruption-cover

On today’s update: CFC launches Lloyd’s syndicate, UK Insurtech ‘Flock’ partners with Asia Insurance Giant and the US Department of Justice challenges Aon/Willis merger.

Struggling SMEs turn to credit, business interruption payouts surpass 750 million pounds, another Irish buy for Aston Lark and things are speeding up for Aon/Willis merger.

On this update we discuss the internet outage, the end for black cab insurer Gefion and a new CEO at Gallagher Re.