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American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a global insurance organisation, has announced the appointment of Sierra Signorelli as Chief Executive Officer, Americas and Global Personal Insurance, effective January 1, 2027. In this new role, Signorelli will lead AIG’s North America, Latin America & Caribbean Commercial Insurance businesses as well as the Global Personal Insurance business. She…
The reinsurance market has shifted further in favour of cedants through the 2026 renewal season, bringing lower property-catastrophe rates and better terms for buyers. But while this supports insurer earnings, KBRA warns the market could turn negative if carriers leverage abundant capacity to chase undisciplined growth without enough capital support. In its recent report, Reinsurance…
Zia Yusuf has been mocked at the Liberal Democrats’ autumn conference for supposedly being blocked from running for parliament by his own party. Reform UK’s home affairs spokesperson is a prominent politician known for his divisive online presence, but he is not actually an MP. However, Yusuf suggested to BBC Question Time earlier this year…
One thing nobody tells you before you become a parent is that one day you’re probably going to have to get your kids – scratch that, the entire household – treated for worms. Specifically threadworms, which – I didn’t realise until recently – is quite a common problem for young ’uns. My eldest has been…
However, a key figure closely associated with the 007 franchise doesn’t exactly seem to have been won over by the latter’s credentials. Charlie Higson – who took over at the helm of the James Bond book series from the late Ian Fleming in the 2020s – told The Times he’s “not sure” he can imagine…
Nirvana, a specialty Managing General Agent (MGA) operating across specialist insurance markets, has appointed Kevin Kettrick as its new Cyber Lead London as the company continues to broaden its Cyber proposition. Kettrick joins Nirvana with more than 25 years of experience in the London insurance market. He has spent 15 years underwriting Cyber risks for…
The BBC has addressed its recent decision to remove controversial scenes from the sketch series That Mitchell And Webb Look on its iPlayer service. In honour of the comedy show’s 20th anniversary, That Mitchell And Webb Look – starring the titular comedians David Mitchell and Robert Webb, alongside cast members that included Sarah Hadland and…
The 2010s might have been a time for in your face, full-beat glam, but in 2026, we’re all about no-makeup makeup. But as anyone who’s rocked a ‘barely there’ makeup look will know, it takes a lot of effort to look so effortless. If you’re not one of those lucky people who’s blessed with perfect…
New research by the London & International Insurance Brokers’ Association (LIIBA) has found that trust, personal relationships and human judgement will “remain fundamental” to successful trading in the London insurance market, even as artificial intelligence and data transform how risks are assessed and placed. The report, aptly named The Trust Imperative, explores what digital trading…
With audiences currently gripped by the fourth iteration of the grisly Netflix anthology series Monster, its co-creator is already looking ahead to its future. A fifth season of Monster is yet to be given the greenlight by Netflix, but that hasn’t stopped viewers from speculating about what a future incarnation of the controversial drama could…