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Pool Re makes terrorism cover more accessible to U.K. businesses

“Pool Re recognizes that different buyers have different profiles, and we need to continuously adapt to their needs,” said Steve Coates, Pool Re CUO. “Widening the definition of SME – who receive business interruption cover at no cost when they buy a physical damage policy – means that we can offer more affordable terrorism cover and as a result, better accessibility to a wider range of companies.”

UK financial services sector maintains record tax contribution

Catherine McGuinness, Policy Chair at the City of London Corporation, said,“With Brexit looming, however, the UK must remain competitive to safeguard the sector’s employment base and significant tax contribution. The sector is vital to supporting prosperity right across the country. Besides 1.1 million directly employed, it provides services such as bank accounts, mortgages and business loans on which millions more depend upon in their daily lives. It will play a critical role in fuelling our economic success after we leave the European Union.”

Many PSBs may exit insurance JVs in 2020 to raise funds

According to Finance Ministry estimates last year, PSBs will require Rs 1.8 lakh crore additional capital in the next four financial years. Of this, they will have to raise Rs 1.1 lakh crore from the market or via the sale of non-core assets. The ministry of finance earlier indicated that weaker banks will have to sell assets, reduce overheads, shut loss-making domestic and foreign branches and temporarily stop employee benefits, if necessary, in order to independently raise capital to meet the shortage.