Burnham Sends Military Support To Saudi Arabia Against Houthis
Andy Burnham has revealed the UK will send help to Saudi jets against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Speaking to reporters while travelling to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the prime minister said Saudi Arabia had asked for assistance. He said: “On the advice of the defence secretary and the foreign secretary,…
DARAG names Paul Martin as Non-Executive Senior Group Actuarial Adviser
Legacy acquirer DARAG Group has appointed Paul Martin as Non-Executive Senior Group Actuarial Adviser. The appointment aims to reinforce the firm’s actuarial, risk, and capital expertise, as Martin has over 35 years of experience across the London insurance and actuarial markets. Since 2015, he has held several senior non-executive positions, including at Lancashire Syndicates, Aspen…
Mosaic strengthens North America FinPro team
Mosaic Insurance, a global specialty insurer, has bolstered its North American Financial Institutions & Professional Liability (FinPro) capability with several key hires and launched new primary policies with enhanced protections to meet increasing demand. The insurer has appointed Risa Kleiner as Senior Vice President (SVP), Financial Institutions. She has over two decades of experience across…
Cyber reinsurance market offers buyers greater choice as AI reshapes risk: Marsh Re
Marsh Re, the global reinsurance broker, says the cyber reinsurance market is entering a period in which buyers have materially more choice, with the market moving away from standard, off-the-shelf solutions towards more tailored structures. According to Marsh Re’s Global Specialties 2026 Market Update, the increased range of reinsurance options comes as cedants reassess their…
Trump Laments Decline Of Russia’s Oil Industry Amid Putin’s War
Donald Trump appears to be concerned about Ukraine’s ongoing attacks on Russia’s oil refineries – even though Kyiv is only retaliating again Moscow’s aggression. Vladimir Putin is expected to “intensify” attacks on the Ukrainian capital after Ukrainians forces tried to “disrupt” Russian elections by firing drones at the Moscow region over the weekend while the…
Want A Moister, Longer-Lasting Banana Bread? Try Pumpkin
I’ve written before about how much I hate dry, mealy protein puddings. The only reliable solution I’ve found is adding canned pumpkin to the mix, which leaves it velvety-smooth and fudgy. Which begs the question: can the addition make my “regular” bakes tastier, too? After all, the addition is known to add “extraordinary moisture and…
Tower renews reinsurance programme for FY’27, lifts cat cover limit to NZ$970m
New Zealand-based insurer Tower has renewed its reinsurance programme for the financial year ending 30 September 2027, increasing its catastrophe upper limit to NZ$970 million from NZ$915 million in 2026. The programme will provide comprehensive cover at competitive rates across Tower’s home, motor, boat, and commercial portfolios across New Zealand and Pacific markets. Alongside the…
Farage Plays Down Latest ‘Bump In The Road’ For Reform UK
Nigel Farage has played down the loss of Reform UK’s last leader in Wales as a “bump in the road”. The Clacton MP was unveiling the party’s new regional leader after Dan Thomas stood down last Tuesday. He was arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviours. He has been bailed and says…
Swiss Re appoints Ariadna del Cacho as Chief Digital & Technology Officer for Corporate Solutions
Swiss Re, the global reinsurance and insurance company, has appointed Ariadna del Cacho as Chief Digital & Technology Officer for its Corporate Solutions business. Del Cacho brings more than 20 years of experience working across technology and insurance. She joins Swiss Re from Chubb European Group, where she most recently served as Chief Information Officer…
Channing Tatum’s Supposed Secret Instagram Account Isn’t What It Seems
It’s well-known that many celebs like to maintain a “finsta” account, which allows them to post on social media without the world seeing it. But what happens when an A-lister gets caught in the act on their burner page? Well, that’s what some people thought was going on over the weekend, when it appeared that…
