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The True Worth of Ageas Shares Ahead of Shareholders' Meeting

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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The Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Ageas, slated for April 17, is expected to be highly significant.

Key Points: 
  • The Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Ageas, slated for April 17, is expected to be highly significant.
  • However, historical trends indicate that attendance may fall short of the requisite 50% threshold, necessitating a rescheduled ordinary and extraordinary shareholders' meeting (the "Meeting") on May 15.
  • As the Meeting approaches, it presents an opportune moment to delve into the financial landscape and assess the current valuation of Ageas' stock.
  • The undervaluation of Ageas' shares could present an opportunity for those who recognize the potential for significant returns.

China Less-than-truckload (Direct Line, Local Freight, Express Freight) Industry Report 2024-2028 Featuring S.F, ANE Cayman, ZTO Express, Deppon Logistics, Yunda Express, Yimidida - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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The "China Less-than-truckload (LTL) Market (Direct Line & Local Freight Operators and Express Freight Networks): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2024-2028)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "China Less-than-truckload (LTL) Market (Direct Line & Local Freight Operators and Express Freight Networks): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2024-2028)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • China road transportation market is anticipated to reach US$ 1.09 trillion in 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.33% during the period spanning 2024-2028.
  • China Less-than-truckload (LTL) market is anticipated to reach US$357.94 billion in 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.49% during the period spanning 2024-2028.
  • Further, China's express freight network market can be divided into two models: Freight Partner Platform Model and Direct Model.

Intact Financial Corporation and RSA to acquire Direct Line Insurance Group plc’s brokered Commercial Lines operations

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC) (Intact, IFC or the Company) and its subsidiary RSA today announced that they have reached an agreement with Direct Line Insurance Group plc (Direct Line) to acquire Direct Line’s brokered Commercial Lines operations. The purchase price includes an initial cash consideration of £520 million (C$884 million), with potential for up to a further £30 million (C$51 million) contingent payment under earnout provisions relating to the financial performance of the acquired business lines. The transaction will result in the transfer of renewal rights, brands, employees, and systems to RSA.

Key Points: 
  • Direct Line’s brokered Commercial Lines generated written premiums4 of £530 million in 2022, and delivered an average combined ratio56 of approximately 96% across 2021 and 2022.
  • The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both Intact and Direct Line, and is subject to approval by Direct Line’s shareholders (Direct Line Shareholder Approval).
  • “This acquisition significantly strengthens our UK&I business, and is strongly aligned with our strategic and financial objectives,” said Charles Brindamour, Chief Executive Officer, Intact Financial Corporation.
  • Acquisition of well-established and leading brands, including NIG and FarmWeb, given Direct Line’s 125-year history in the UK commercial insurance market.

Branddocs acquires and merges with TrustCloud – becomes the first global digital transactions choreographer

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Banking, Professional Services, Fintech, Data Management, Payments, Electronic Commerce, Technology, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Security, Insurance, Audio, Video, Finance, JPMorgan Chase, Software as a service, Freedom, Direct Line, API, HDI, Multimedia, Signature, ID, Trust, Inc., IAM, BBVA, SLA, Service provider, Cryptocurrency

Branddocs Inc, a prominent provider of secure digital transactions and video verification services, has announced today it is acquiring TrustCloud Inc, the world's first choreographing platform for secure digital transactions , in a move that strengthens its commitment to building trust and confidence in the digital economy.

Key Points: 
  • Branddocs Inc, a prominent provider of secure digital transactions and video verification services, has announced today it is acquiring TrustCloud Inc, the world's first choreographing platform for secure digital transactions , in a move that strengthens its commitment to building trust and confidence in the digital economy.
  • Any existing solution can be seamlessly integrated into TrustCloud’s vendor hub, which means zero interruption to our clients’ infrastructure and services,” states Branddocs’ CEO, Christoph Sauerwein.
  • As the world’s most certified Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP), TrustCloud effectively shields clients' global digital ecosystems, ensuring additional security and compliance at every level of transactional orchestration.
  • Due to our humanistic approach, by prioritising user control and visibility across the digital journey, we are seeing conversion rates significantly increase for our clients,” says Saioa Echebarria, CEO of TrustCloud.

Outlook on the Less-than-truckload (LTL) Market in China to 2027: Growing Penetration of B2C Heavy-Goods E-commerce Drives Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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The China road transportation market is anticipated to reach US$1032.12 billion in 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.33% during the period spanning 2023-2027.

Key Points: 
  • The China road transportation market is anticipated to reach US$1032.12 billion in 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.33% during the period spanning 2023-2027.
  • An increase in import and export of products and materials is expected to boost the road freight transport market during the forecast period.
  • China Less-than-truckload (LTL) market is anticipated to reach US$336.13 billion in 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.49% during the period spanning 2023-2027.
  • China Less-than-truckload (LTL) market by component can be segmented as follows: Direct Line & Local Freight Operators and Express Freight Networks.

United Kingdom Commercial Insurance Markets Report 2022-2027: Rising Usage of Automatic and Complex Devices in Retail, Construction and Healthcare Industries - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Some of the companies covered in this report are Aviva, RSA Insurance, Direct Line, Alliance, Phoenix Group, Liverpool Victoria, Prudential, Old Mutual , etc.

Key Points: 
  • Some of the companies covered in this report are Aviva, RSA Insurance, Direct Line, Alliance, Phoenix Group, Liverpool Victoria, Prudential, Old Mutual , etc.
  • The report presents a detailed Ansoff matrix analysis for the UK's Commercial Insurance Market.
  • The analyst analyses UK's Commercial Insurance Market using the Ansoff Matrix to provide the best approaches a company can take to improve its market position.
  • A complete analysis of the market, including the parent industry
    Rising Usage of Automatic and Complex Devices In The Retail, Construction and Healthcare Industries

Direct Line Tele Response wins top ten industry ranking in addition to the coveted ATSI Award of Excellence

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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BERKELEY, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Line Tele Response, of Berkeley, CA has achieved two significant milestones for excellence in call answering services this year. They have been honored for achieving their first top ten industry ranking for call answering excellence as well as earning the exclusive ATSI Award of Excellence for the 21st consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • BERKELEY, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Line Tele Response , of Berkeley, CA has achieved two significant milestones for excellence in call answering services this year.
  • They have been honored for achieving their first top ten industry ranking for call answering excellence as well as earningthe exclusive ATSI Award of Excellence for the 21st consecutive year.
  • For the first time in our history, we achieved an industrywide Top Ten ranking.
  • Independent judges are contracted by ATSI to evaluate message services over a six-month period.

NimbleFins Updates List of 10 Largest UK Motor Insurance Companies

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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In 2021 they wrote 1,730 million of gross motor insurance premiums and achieved an estimated 10.8% share of the UK motor insurance market.

Key Points: 
  • In 2021 they wrote 1,730 million of gross motor insurance premiums and achieved an estimated 10.8% share of the UK motor insurance market.
  • Aviva grew their motor insurance GWP by 1.5% in 2021 and achieved an estimated market share of 10.5% for motor insurance.
  • Rounding out the top 10 largest motor insurance companies in the UK were Hastings, AXA, LV=, esure, RSA, Ageas, and NFU Mutual.
  • The NimbleFins report assumed a UK motor insurance market size of 16 billion, which is based on the 2019 State of the Market Report issued by the Association of British Insurers ( https://www.abi.org.uk ).

Aviva and Vitality Rank Highest Amongst UK Life Insurers for Digital User Experience - UserZoom Study Finds

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UserZoom, the pioneer of the Digital User Experience (UX) Insights category, today announced the findings of its 2022 UK Life Insurance Digital Experience Study, revealing that Aviva and Vitality rank highest for digital user experience amongst prospective UK life insurance customers. 

Key Points: 
  • UserZoom's 2022 UK Life Insurance Digital Experience Study , follows the release in April of the company's 2022 US Life Insurance Digital Experience Study , which found Mutual of Omaha ranked highest for digital user experience amongst US prospective life insurance customers.
  • Just like the US Study in April, the UK Study found that simplicity is key when it comes to designing self-service websites for buying life insurance.
  • "Congratulations to both Aviva and Vitality's website user experience for attaining UserZoom's highest QXscores, following the release of our first UK Life Insurance Digital Experience Study," said Kuldeep Kelkar, SVP of Global Research, UserZoom.
  • With access to attitudinal and behavioral user experience data, UserZoom's 2022 UK Life Insurance Digital Experience Study measures brand awareness, customer expectations, and website user experience for five of the largest life insurance companies in the United Kingdom to learn how their digital experience compares.

China Less-than-truckload Market Report 2022-2026 Featuring Yimidida, Yunda Express, Deppon Logistics, ZTO Express, ANE Cayman, S.F. - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 7, 2022
Trucking, Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, LTL, Urban, Direct Line, Express, Growth, FTL, US, COVID-19, Face, CAGR, Commerce, Transport, Cargo, Pet

China road transportation market is anticipated to reach US$970.67 billion in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 633% during the period spanning 2022-2026.

Key Points: 
  • China road transportation market is anticipated to reach US$970.67 billion in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 633% during the period spanning 2022-2026.
  • An increase in import and export of products and materials is expected to boost the road freight transport market during the forecast period.
  • China Less-than-truckload (LTL) market is anticipated to reach US$315.64 billion in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.49% during the period spanning 2022-2026.
  • China Less-than-truckload (LTL) market by component can be segmented as follows: Direct Line & Local Freight Operators and Express Freight Networks.