Allianz buys Tua Assicurazioni

The company has agreed to buy property and casualty (P&C) insurer Tua Assicurazioni from previous owner Generali for €280 million

Update: UK FCDO advises against ‘all but essential travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories’

A large-scale conflict has broken out in areas of southern Israel, near to the border with Gaza

Westland takes over David H Coons

Canadian broker Westland Insurance Group has acquired family-owned Ontario-based broker David H Coons for an undisclosed sum

Luton Airport suspends flights after car park fire

The airport has advised people not to travel to the airport, and has suspended all flights until 3:00 p.m. today

FCDO updates travel guidance for countries neighbouring Israel and Gaza

Advice for destinations such as Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon has been changed

Israeli government issues travel warning to nationals abroad

The Israeli government has advised its citizens to avoid travel to Middle Eastern countries that are subject to government travel warnings