Mandarin Re appoints Rafael Vargas Palomo to drive growth in Latin America
Labuan-headquartered property and specialty lines reinsurer, Mandarin Re, has hired Rafael Vargas Palomo from Munich Re as Underwriter for Latin America. In his new role, Vargas will drive Mandarin Re’s growth in Latin America, strengthening the firm’s already established network of underwriting specialists and distribution experts. Vargas is a structural engineer by training, and has…
SCOR delivers Q3’26 net income of €206m and P&C combined ratio of 84.1%
Global reinsurer SCOR recorded net income of €206 million in the third quarter of 2026, driven by a strong performance across the Group, including a 3.5% rise in P&C insurance revenue to €1.9 billion and a combined ratio of 84.1%, despite an active quarter for natural catastrophe losses and with continued buffer building by the…
Zia Yusuf And Alastair Campbell Call Each Other Liars In Question Time Spat
Zia Yusuf and Alastair Campbell accused one another of being liars in a furious clash over Brexit and Iraq on BBC Question Time. Podcaster Campbell, a spin doctor who used to work for New Labour, took aim at Reform UK’s home affairs spokesperson for ever supporting Brexit during a question about the possibility of re-adopting…
13 Best Horror Films To Stream This Halloween – And Where To Watch Them
If there were ever a time to cram in as many horror movies as you can, this would be it. As Halloween is fast approaching, now seems like an opportune moment to revisit some of your old horror favourites – or, indeed, finally get round to crossing some of the movies you never quite got…
GBLI appoints Jessica Buss to its Board of Directors
Global Indemnity Group, LLC (GBLI) has announced the appointment of Jessica Buss to its Board of Directors, effective 26 October 2026. Buss succeeds Bruce Lederman, who has retired from the Board after serving two tenures. He initially joined in 2015 and most recently chaired its Enterprise Risk Management Committee. Saul Fox, founder and Chairman of…
Slow Horses Writer Recalls ‘Lots Of Debates’ About Season 6 Cliffhanger
This article contains major spoilers for the latest season of Slow Horses. Slow Horses writer Gaby Chiappe is lifting the lid on the discussions she and the show’s creative team had while putting together the season six finale. Those who’ve already watched the latest season of the Apple TV+ spy drama – and if you’re…
AM Best assigns credit rating to Ascot Insurance Guernsey
AM Best has assigned Ascot Insurance Guernsey Limited (Guernsey), a wholly reinsured subsidiary of Ascot Bermuda Limited (Ascot Bermuda) (Bermuda), a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent), with a stable outlook for these ratings. At the same time, AM Best affirmed Ascot Bermuda’s…
21 Best Halloween Films And TV Shows To Stream On Disney+ This Y
If what you’re looking for this Halloween is a family-friendly thrill for the whole family, it’s probably no great surprise to hear that Disney+ has a plethora of shows and films that certainly fit the bill. But what you might not be expecting from the House Of Mouse’s flagship streaming service is that it also…
Judi Dench Names Role She Always Wanted To Play But Never Did
Dame Judi Dench has had an almost seven-decade career on stage and screen, playing iconic roles as varied as the uncompromising M in the James Bond franchise, historic monarchs and even an ageing, singing cat. But there is one character who has apparently escaped her grasp. In her new memoir, Is It Too Late To…
Switch Witch A ‘Great Idea’ For Kids With Allergies, Says Nurse
If you’re heading out trick-or-treating with the kids this evening, a health expert wants you to consider trying out the ‘Switch Witch’ if your children have allergies. For the uninitiated, the ‘Switch Witch’ is a Halloween tradition where parents give their children the opportunity to swap most of their trick-or-treat haul for a toy. Kids…
