Howden, the London-based international insurance broker, further strengthens its presence in Italy with two new acquisitions: Nord Est Insurance Broker and ASI Insurance Brokers.

Chubb has acquired the renewal rights of DUAL Asia’s financial lines portfolio in Hong Kong SAR and Singapore.

Hundreds of companies have said they are withdrawing or suspending operations in Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, from energy producer Shell Plc (SHEL.L) to carmaker Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) to PwC, a global professional services firm.