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Katie Price went all out when she attended this year’s National Television Awards, just 24 hours after undergoing cosmetic surgery. On Tuesday night, the former glamour model and reality star was pictured arriving at the event sporting a bold look consisting of heavy makeup, slicked-back black hair, embroidered shorts, a white shirt and some towering…
This year’s National Television Awards gave us laughs, tears, surprises and plenty of A-list red carpet moments. Held at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday night, the awards show celebrated some of the biggest accomplishments in the world of TV from the past year, with winners including Alan Carr, Sir David Attenborough and Vicky McClure. But…
Moody’s Ratings, the credit rating agency, has published a report examining the rapid growth of delegated underwriting across global insurance markets and its implications for insurers’ business models, profitability and competitive positioning. According to Moody’s, delegated underwriters such as managing general agents (MGAs), Lloyd’s cover holders and broker facilities are playing an increasingly significant role…
Willis Re, a global specialist in reinsurance broking and advisory services, has appointed Neil Eckert as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Eckert will oversee Willis Re’s global broking and advisory strategy and work with the wider leadership team to support the company’s growth across its platforms. With around 40 years of experience across reinsurance,…
SafePoint Holdings, Inc. has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with UK specialty MGA Arrow Risk Management by completing a minority investment in the firm. SafePoint’s investment aims to support Arrow’s next phase of development through its insurance expertise, market relationships, and broader capabilities. According to the terms of the investment, Chris Sharp, Chief Underwriting…
Something rather strange has happened to childhood. It is 2026, and we have never been more conscious of keeping children safe. We strap toddlers into increasingly sophisticated car seats, watch babies sleeping through cameras and have transformed safeguarding in our schools. And yet a few years later, we put a smartphone into those same small…
While most insurers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve today’s performance, many are “leaving value on the table,” according to Accenture’s new report, ‘How Insurers Drive Revenue by Deploying AI with Intent.’ Accenture surveyed 263 senior insurance executives with direct accountability for AI, data, technology, and business transformation across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific….
Over the past decade, the volume of ceded US health insurance premium to the reinsurance market has grown more than 300%, to USD 203 billion in 2025 from USD 59 billion in 2016, a new AM Best report has revealed. The Best’s Market Segment Report, “Reinsurance Solutions Becoming More Viable for Health Insurers,” is part…
EigenRisk, a provider of catastrophe risk management technology, has entered a new agreement with GeoX, an AI-powered property intelligence company, to expand EigenPrism catastrophe risk management platform, allowing clients access to granular, AI-derived property attributes across over 186 million US commercial and residential properties. The pair explained that GeoX’s comprehensive property intelligence dataset will integrate…
Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage), a specialty insurance and reinsurance business, has announced the appointment of Yves Charbonneau as Chief Risk Officer. Charbonneau succeeds Krista Robinson, who is departing following five years at the company to pursue a new opportunity. Charbonneau will also serve as a member of the Vantage Leadership team. He brings nearly…