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In its latest trading update, B.P. Marsh & Partners Plc, an investor specialising in early-stage financial services businesses, confirmed that it has maintained portfolio growth across the board, emphasising that a softening market creates opportunities for the firm. B.P. Marsh monitors key trends across the wider risk transfer market continuously, particularly premium rate developments and…
MNK International has announced the launch of MNK International North America, a new broking business led by CEO Julian Ball. MNK International North America will provide North American producers and clients with access to specialist insurance solutions through the London and Bermuda markets. Based in London, Ball will lead the development of specialist teams to…
We’ve been relatively spoiled for sunshine in the UK this year – perhaps a little too spoiled, given the ongoing drought covering most of England and Wales. But if you’re looking to keep the sunny vibes going well into autumn (particularly the half-term break), there’s one Mediterranean island in particular that’s been named the best…
Actress Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and several other drugs, according to a toxicology report obtained by multiple media outlets Tuesday. The 36-year-old’s cause of death was ruled accidental by the Greenville County Coroner’s Office, which conducted an autopsy after her death at an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on 16…
CatIQ, a Toronto-based organisation providing industry-wide catastrophe insurance data and a subsidiary of PERILS, has disclosed its third industry loss estimate for the June 2026 flooding event in Canada, which impacted Montreal’s West Island and the surrounding area, placing the total at CAD 442 million. CatIQ said this third estimate gives a snapshot of the…
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, has appointed Mike Flaherty as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), Wholesale Casualty, and Kyle Sternadori as Head of US Excess Casualty, effective 22 September, 2026. Sternadori is based in Short Hills, NJ, while Flaherty is based in Alpharetta, GA. The pair will report to Anna Tan, Head of…
INTX Insurance Software, a company providing a complete re/insurance operating system for P&C insurers, MGAs, reinsurers and captives, has expanded its presence and capabilities across the Bermuda market through a strategic partnership with Bespoke Analytics. INTX’s partnership with Bermuda-based Bespoke Analytics represents a significant step in its investment in the island, one of the world’s…
HDI Global UK & Ireland, the commercial insurance arm of HDI, has appointed Louise Radford as Active Underwriter for its planned Lloyd’s Syndicate 2029, as the business continues preparations for the new underwriting platform. Radford currently serves as Head of Financial Lines at HDI UK & Ireland and will retain responsibility for the division alongside…
Global reinsurance broker Marsh Re has appointed Keri Elborn as Managing Director (MD) of its London Capital and Advisory team, where he will play a key role in helping the firm further build its footprint and support clients. The broker explained that this appointment aligns with its long-term goal to continue supporting re/insurance clients with…
Sure, Christmas is about giving – but it’s also about stuffing your face with just about everything in sight. If we’re being honest with ourselves, the best part of the holidays is the endless festive treats: mince pies, boxes of chocolates, Christmas dinner, and all the trimmings. If you’re looking for yet another reason to…