Cayman Islands applies for NAIC Qualified Jurisdiction Status (QJS)
The Cayman Islands has submitted an application to the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) for Qualified Jurisdiction Status (QJS), marking a long anticipated milestone. The NAIC, a standard-setting body governed by chief insurance regulators from all 50 US states, the District of Columbia, and US territories, coordinates state-level regulation to protect consumers and…
Save Up To £850 On The New Google Pixel 11 Pro
We don’t need to tell you this: tech is expensive. Keeping up to date with the latest gadgets can put a serious dent in your wallet, but the price tag doesn’t do much to quell our desires for a new phone. Especially when one as enticing as the Google Pixel 11 Pro drops. Available for…
Aon appoints Brad Lorimer as CEO of Canada
Aon, a global professional services company that provides advice and solutions across risk, capital and human capital, has appointed Brad Lorimer as CEO of its Canadian business, taking up the position on 1 September 2026. Lorimer will be responsible for Aon’s operations across the country, with a focus on helping clients respond to business challenges…
Aon launches Sidecar X offering up to $200m in capacity
Aon, a global insurance and reinsurance broker and risk advisor, has launched Sidecar X, marking the latest evolution in its Sidecar platform designed to link insurance capital with complex transactional risks. Providing up to $200 million in capacity, the Global Sidecar Platform covers tax insurance as well as representations and warranties products. The platform also…
Does Breastfeeding Make You Tired? Absolutely, Here’s Why
The first year after a baby is born can be a complete blur for new parents – I’ve been there twice, and I feel like I was delirious for about 90% of it. Between the sleep deprivation, the constant state of high alert and the mental and physical recovery, it’s really no wonder so many…
CatIQ lifts insured loss estimate for Ontario-Quebec storms to CAD 439m
CatIQ, the independent Toronto-based catastrophe insurance data provider and subsidiary of PERILS, has released its second industry loss estimate for the severe thunderstorm event that struck parts of southern Ontario and southern Quebec, Canada, between 30 June and 3 July 2026, putting the total insured loss at CAD 439 million. The second estimate, issued 45…
DUAL North America appoints Sam Fowler as SVP, Head of Tax
DUAL North America, a provider of specialised insurance solutions, has appointed Sam Fowler as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Tax to its global Transactional Risk platform in the US. The appointment aims to add dedicated tax underwriting leadership to the team and extend its specialised offering to clients and broker partners across the US market….
Envelop Risk to transition SPA 1925 into full Lloyd’s syndicate in 2027
Envelop Risk, a cyber reinsurance and analytics specialist, has received in-principle approval from Lloyd’s to launch Envelop Syndicate 1925. Transitioning from Special Purpose Arrangement (SPA) 1925, the syndicate is set to begin underwriting on January 1, 2027. The launch builds on SPA 1925’s successful track record at Lloyd’s, driven by Envelop’s innovative use of data…
Dynamic Reinsurance appoints Carmen Yudici bru as Global President
Dynamic Reinsurance, a firm specialising in tailored reinsurance risk transfer solutions, has announced the appointment of Carmen Yudici bru as Global President. In her new role, Yudici will work alongside Francisco Hernández, Global CEO of Dynamic Reinsurance, to drive the next phase of the firm’s growth by strengthening its global leadership structure and advancing its…
TFP successfully prices $2.04bn refinancing, replacing its Term Loan B facility
Specialty insurance and reinsurance group The Fidelis Partnership (TFP) has announced the successful pricing of a $2.04 billion refinancing, replacing its existing unitranche facility with a new senior secured Term Loan B facility. This refinancing significantly lowers TFP’s cost of debt from SOFR + 5% to SOFR + 2.75%, and opens access to blue chip…