US title insurance premiums rise 13% in 2025 as growth continues, reports AM Best
AM Best, the credit rating agency and provider of insurance industry research and analysis, has reported continued growth in the US title insurance market, with premiums increasing by 13% in 2025 and further gains recorded during the opening quarter of 2026. The findings come from AM Best’s Best’s Market Segment Report, US Title Industry Remains…
ASOS Gives Update After ‘Hack’ Notification
At roughly 10am on Tuesday 6 October, some ASOS app users reported a push alert notification that left them “scared”. The alert, which showed up with the title “ASOS HACKED” on some devices, read: “Dear ASOS DPO and IT, we have fully compromised the Snowflake instance. Engage with us, or we will leak it.” Over…
Markel International raises London Fine Art & Specie capacity to $250m
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc., has raised its London Fine Art & Specie capacity from USD 100 million to USD 250 million through Lloyd’s of London to accommodate rising demand. The insurer explained that this increased capacity aims to give Lloyd’s brokers access to higher limits through a single placement. Through…
I Hated School, Then Teachers Recognised I Was Dyslexic
One in five people are dyslexic. It’s the most common form of neurodivergence, and can be identified as early as Reception. Yet research finds as many as 80% of dyslexics leave school without knowing they’re dyslexic. It means many parents are left to muddle through, not knowing why their children are struggling and without their…
Swiss Re CorSo appoints Adnan Bhat as VP, Global Network Manager, APAC
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions (Swiss Re CorSo), the commercial insurance arm of reinsurance giant Swiss Re, has appointed Adnan Bhat as Vice President | Global Network Manager, APAC within the International Programs team, effective 5 October 2026. In his new role, Bhat will focus on shaping, scaling, and sustaining the global network partner ecosystem across…
Lea Séydoux Claims James Bond Franchise Will ‘Never Be The Same’
Former James Bond actor Léa Seydoux has claimed that recent behind-the-scenes changes will impact the film series in ways that people might not have even considered. Léa played Madeleine Swann in the two most recent 007 films, Spectre and No Time To Die, the latter of which saw her character having a baby with James…
Moody’s affirms Zurich’s Aa2 rating following completion of Beazley takeover
Moody’s Ratings has affirmed the Aa2 insurance financial strength rating (IFSR) of Zurich Insurance Company, the main insurance operating entity and top holding company of Zurich Group, following the completion of its £8 billion ($11 billion) acquisition of Beazley on 1 October 2026. Moody’s also affirmed all of Zurich Group’s debt ratings as part of…
Why Isn’t Myleene Klass Part Of The Hear’Say Reunion?
Former Hear’Say star Myleene Klass has confirmed that she won’t be taking part in the group’s upcoming reunion shows. Last week, the Pure And Simple chart-toppers – who were put together on the groundbreaking reality show Popstars – teased that they were getting back together to commemorate 25 years since the release of their debut…
Dr Clement Atzberger to lead Arbol’s new Innovation Unit as Chief Scientist
Arbol, the AI-native insurer, has launched an Innovation Unit to be led by Dr. Clement Atzberger, who has been appointed as Chief Scientist. The new unit will develop modelling, data and underwriting research that will act as a foundational intelligence layer supporting Arbol’s specialty risk products, expanding the range of risks the reinsurer writes. Arbol builds…
Air Fryer Sale: Don’t Miss Up to £90 Off Air Fryers This Amazon Prime Day
We’ve not made a secret of our adoration for air fryers here at HuffPost UK. In the last year alone our team has discovered that the humble appliance makes superior cookies and delicious weeknight potatoes, among a million and one other quick and easy meals. Let’s be honest: as the winter months approach, we’re going…
