Without access to the European Union’s single market, U.K. financial firms will face unprecedented struggle. Ireland’s Central Bank Deputy Governor Ed Sibley voiced his concern about the financial and insurance industry challenges following Brexit. He stated that with less than a year before the United Kingdom withdraws from the European Union, banks and insurers remain unprepared. Sibley said the EU should not attempt to stop U.K. banks and insurance companies from the single market. Sibley’s financial and insurance industry warning is in direct opposition to certain E.U. opinions. Some E.U.…
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The Brexit insurance industry impact is already showing
One of the first things that happened following the announcement of the voting results was plummeting shares. Across the United Kingdom, the Brexit insurance industry impact was felt right away as the voting results were revealed. Shares throughout the sector plummeted, leaving investors and insurers reeling. Growing fears from experts appear to have taken an axe to stock prices. The main concern is the effect the Brexit will have on Lloyd’s of London, the massive insurance market. Lloyd’s currently enjoys a special appeal to other insurance companies. This is because…
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