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ALIRT Insurance Research, a US insurance research and analytics firm focused on the property and casualty sector, has released a new report highlighting widening differences in the performance of residual property insurance markets across California, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas. The company says that although the wider US property insurance market has returned to profitability, conditions…
Westminster loves nothing more than a bit of groupthink. A settled view on a particular issue can quickly become established fact in SW1, even if there is plenty of evidence that it may be wrong. The most recent example is the growing belief that two-party politics will return in time for the next general election….
Octave Specialty Group, a US-listed global specialty insurance company operating across insurance distribution and specialty property and casualty insurance, reported improved second-quarter 2026 results, supported by stronger underwriting performance at its Everspan insurance business and continued expansion across its insurance distribution operations. At Everspan, Octave Specialty Group reported a more than 600 basis point improvement…
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I have a confession: I’m really lazy about cooking. It’s gotten to the point that pretty much all I eat is the same meals on rotation (a crazy medley of beans, corn, and avocado; or cold noodle soup, if you must know). And both of them come together in less than 20 minutes. The thing…
Cytora, a UK insurance technology company that develops digital risk processing software for insurers, brokers and managing general agents (MGAs), has entered into a strategic partnership with Octave Specialty Group, a specialty insurance platform that invests in, acquires and grows MGAs. As part of the agreement, Cytora will provide its AI-powered risk processing and workflow…
Bermuda-based insurer and reinsurer, Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. has reported a rise in gross written premiums (GWP) of USD 119 million, or 16.7% for the second quarter of 2026 to USD 831 million, compared to USD 712 million in Q2’25. The re/insurer attributed this hike to the increase of USD 75.3 million, or 21.8%, in…
Morningstar DBRS, a global credit ratings agency that provides independent analysis of financial institutions and other industries, has published commentary examining the impact of demographic shifts on the life insurance sector in Canada and the United States. The report, The Great Demographic Shift: Challenges and Growth Opportunities for Life Insurers in Canada and the US,…
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will debut a historic update to their iconic uniform during the 2026 NFL season through an expanded partnership with Kendra Scott. The collaboration introduces the first standardized game-day jewelry as part of the squad’s look and includes a fan collection inspired by Texas pride. The launch also highlights the growing influence…
Grammy-winning music producer William Orbit has died at the age of 69. On Friday afternoon, a statement was posted on his verified social media pages, which read: “It is with profound sadness that the family and friends of William Orbit announce that William passed away at home on 23 July 2026. “We are deeply saddened…