Analysis

Insurance stocks split almost 50-50 split between risers and fallers.

The withdrawal of US domestic capacity for big-ticket property risks continues to bear fruit for the London market.

Despite early hopes of sizeable rate rises, reinsurers are frustrated that many accounts will renew with as-before terms.

Only a third of index components expanded by more than 1 percent, with the majority of stocks little-changed.

Fast-track plan approval for some along with limited pre-emption approvals points to differentiation.

Pension fund and PE buy-in demonstrates insatiable appetite of private money for broking assets.

One of two executives is expected to replace Dominic Addesso when he steps down later this year.

The US market also lags the wider industry in its level of female representation at the top.