Farage Says He Dodged Budget To Avoid ‘Physical Altercation’
Nigel Farage has alleged that he skipped the Budget to avoid a “physical altercation” with another MP. The Reform UK leader claimed he previously clashed with an unnamed politician in the House of Commons during the State Opening of Parliament in May this year over seats. The Clacton MP said the slip of paper he…
Andy Burnham Rules Out Snap Election In The Next 12 Months
Andy Burnham has ruled out holding a snap general election in the next 12 months. His remarks came shortly after chancellor John Healey unveiled the first Budget of the Burnham government and promised to give Brits “breathing space”. However, the biggest financial announcement of the year has been criticised for not making any major decisions…
John Healey’s ‘Breathing Space’ Budget Kicks Can Down The Road
“This Budget will be the biggest test of this government,” a Labour MP told HuffPost UK this week. “Will Andy Burnham be able to hold onto his recent boost in the polls once he’s actually made some of those tough decisions?” It’s a good question – and the government appears to have responded by dodging…
Property cat rate declines to slow at Jan 1, supply of capital now much more disciplined: RenRe CUO
Global reinsurer RenaissanceRe (RenRe) expects property catastrophe rate declines to decelerate at the January 1 renewals, and also anticipates the market will remain disciplined with respect to terms and conditions and structures, noting that the supply of capital willing to accept risk is much more disciplined than it was a decade ago. This was the…
EverPeak appoints Patrick Daley as CUO
EverPeak Insurance, a United States-based workers’ compensation insurer, has appointed Patrick Daley as its new Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO). In his new role, Daley will lead underwriting strategy and quality standards across all EverPeak lines of business. He will build a new value proposition for the insurer’s workers’ compensation middle market business and lead the relaunch…
QIC gross premiums grew 9% to QR 8.5bn in 9M’26
Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) has reported gross written premiums of QR 8.5 billion for the first nine months of 2026, a 9% increase from the same period a year earlier. QIC said the increase in gross written premiums was underpinned by selective growth across its domestic, regional and international portfolios, achieved while maintaining underwriting discipline…
New Pride And Prejudice Trailer Shows Star-Studded Cast In Action For The First Time
We’re another step closer to one of the most-anticipated Netflix projects of the year. On Wednesday afternoon, the streaming giant unveiled the first full trailer for its upcoming adaptation of Pride And Prejudice, starring The Crown’s Emma Corrin and man of the moment Jack Lowden in the iconic roles of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy….
Verisk expands insurance intelligence access across AI platforms
Verisk, a strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, has broadened insurers’ access to its proprietary intelligence through enterprise AI platforms. The firm has unveiled new integrations with Amazon Quick and Microsoft Copilot, alongside expanded offerings within Anthropic’s Claude. According to Verisk, the expansion provides insurers with broader, controlled, and permissioned…
Economic Growth To Slow Next Year Despite Labour Pledges
The UK growth forecast has fallen to 1% for next year, according to the country’s public finances watchdog. In a new report published on Wednesday along with the first Budget of Andy Burnham’s government, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) predicted rising inflation would slow down anticipated economic growth. While UK gross domestic product (GDP)…
Slide sees 24.5% net income growth in Q3’26 with 59.3% CoR
Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc., the technology-enabled insurer, has reported a net income of $138.2 million for the third quarter of 2026, up 24.5% compared to $111.0 million in the same period last year. Total revenue rose 35.9% to $361.1 million in Q3 2026, compared to $265.7 million in the prior-year period, with net premiums earned…
