‘Physical economy is back’ as data centres become strategic infrastructure: Swiss Re
Jérôme Haegeli, Group Chief Economist at Swiss Re and Head of the Swiss Re Institute, has said the “physical economy is back” as the rapid expansion of data centre investment fuels a new global capital expenditure (capex) super-cycle. Speaking during the 68th edition of the Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) in Monte Carlo, alongside colleague Gianfranco…
London Market enters next phase from stronger position than previous soft cycle: PwC
A recent analysis from PwC suggests the London Market enters the next phase of the underwriting cycle from a stronger position than in the previous soft cycle, supported by significant hard market pricing gains, higher investment returns and improved expense ratios. Ahead of the annual Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS), PwC UK has modelled…
Competition and capacity put APAC reinsurance margins under pressure, Fitch says
Fitch Ratings, a global credit ratings and research agency, expects competition and abundant reinsurance capacity to put further pressure on margins across the Asia-Pacific market in 2026. The agency says the continued availability of capital is likely to weigh on pricing, with reinsurers potentially offering more favourable terms to selected portfolios. Fitch expects the greatest…
Ocean Re names Neil Bramley as CUO
Ocean Re, a global reinsurance company providing reinsurance capacity and underwriting solutions to clients and brokers, has appointed Neil Bramley as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), following his period serving in the position on an interim basis. Bramley took on the interim CUO role in May and will now continue in the position on a permanent…
Who Is Jack Barton, The Heartstopper Star Now The Favourite To Play James Bond?
After years of speculation, the race to cast the next James Bond is getting serious. Last week, a new batch of actors was reported to be among the frontrunners to land the role of 007, including Jacob Elordi, Jack Lowden and Paul Mescal. But one of them in particular is reportedly the new favourite to…
Will The Gentlemen Get A Season 3 On Netflix? Everything We Know
This article contains major spoilers for The Gentlemen season two. After watching that shocking The Gentlemen season two ending, fans will no doubt be desperate to see more from the hit crime drama. The latest season finale set up yet more stories for Theo James’ Eddie, as he continues on his dark descent into the…
Disney Almost Made The Odyssey Into A Film Years Before Christopher Nolan
For millions of viewers, Christopher Nolan’s movie will have been their first introduction to the epic Ancient Greek story about Odysseus’ heroic journey home to his beloved wife Penelope at the end of the Trojan war. And while The Odyssey has been adapted for the screen on numerous occasions in the past, what you might…
Howden Re expands alternative risk offering with new international practice
Howden Re, the reinsurance, capital markets and strategic advisory business of global insurance intermediary Howden, has established a new International Alternative Solutions practice to help clients develop alternative approaches to managing risk and accessing capital. The new practice, led by Alexander Roth, will bring together specialists from across risk transfer, analytics and capital markets to…
Capex ‘super-cycle’ among largest commercial P&C opportunities in decades: Swiss Re
A new Swiss Re Institute report has suggested that a global capital expenditure (capex) super-cycle, driven by surging investment in data centres, energy systems and other strategic infrastructure, could create one of the largest commercial property and casualty (P&C) opportunities for insurers in decades. According to the report, AI data centres and renewable energy infrastructure…
How To Tell The Difference Between Vanity And A More Serious Mental Health Issue
With trends like “looksmaxxing” and the ongoing rise in GLP-1s, there’s no wonder appearance is a growing concern for many people these days. Companies, celebrities and even your loved ones may place more focus on how they look, whether it’s their weight, makeup or style. Looking “nice” isn’t necessarily a bad thing – it’s fun,…
