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Dolly Parton’s niece has opened up about how she and her family are grieving their loss in the wake of the country legend’s death last week at the age of 80. Jada Star – who, like her late aunt, is a country musician – admitted to ExtraTV earlier this this week that the days since…
Global professional services firm Marsh has announced the appointment of Jens Florian-Jansen as Head of its Insurance Practice, Europe, a newly created role, effective immediately. Florian-Jansen will be based in Düsseldorf and report to Julian Enoizi, CEO of Marsh Re Europe. Matthias Grass, formerly CFO of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, is succeeding Florian-Jansen as President…
Oneglobal Broking has expanded its Latin American reach with the acquisition of LATAM Reinsurance Brokers Corp. (LATAM RE), an independent reinsurance broker headquartered in Panama City, Panama. LATAM RE was founded in 2008 and is duly licensed by the Superintendencia de Seguros y Reaseguros de Panamá. The firm works closely with insurers and reinsurers across…
Specialist insurance and reinsurance marketplace Lloyd’s has recorded a 6.9% rise in gross written premium (GWP) to £34.7 billion for the first half of 2026, up from £32.5 billion in H1’25, driven by strong volume growth of 15.8% from new and existing syndicates, despite a more competitive pricing environment. For the six month period, the…
The Gentlemen actor Theo James seems unconvinced by recent rumours he could have a new co-star in Meghan Markle when the show returns for its third season. Last month, following the news that the Duchess of Sussex was moving back to the UK with her family, reports emerged in the tabloid press suggesting she was…
A spokesperson for Tim Curry has disclosed that the actor died as a result of coronary artery disease. The British performer died at his home in Los Angeles last week, at the age of 80. Following this, his rep confirmed that Tim’s heart condition had been the main cause of death listed on a death…
Global insurance broker Gallagher has announced the appointment of Steve Munday as Managing Partner of Natural Resources. In his new role, Munday will be responsible for further developing Gallagher’s client portfolio, services and capabilities in its renewables practice area. He will report to Julian Raven, CEO of Natural Resources, and work alongside Duncan Gordon, Head…
Willis Re, the reinsurance advisory and broking joint venture between Bain Capital (BCIS) and WTW, has announced the appointment of Olivia Dowden to its broking team. Dowden brings more than eight years of experience across the London insurance and reinsurance market. She has expertise in client management, broking, and placement across a range of reinsurance…
AM Best, the credit rating agency and provider of insurance industry data and analysis, has reported that a group of leading US and Bermuda reinsurers remained underwriting profitable for a fifth consecutive year in 2025, despite a significant slowdown in premium growth. The findings are contained in AM Best’s latest Best’s Market Segment Report, US…
Zurich-domiciled reinsurer MS Reinsurance (MS Re), part of global insurance group MS&AD, has appointed Julien Mollinier as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), Global Speciality Lines. Simultaneously, the firm has promoted Joscelin Burrer as Head of Financial Risks, and appointed Pius Leupi as Lead Underwriter, Financial Risks. Mollinier’s appointment is effective early 2027, and will be based…