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Ted Lasso has paid tribute to the late Anthony Head during the penultimate episode of its fourth season. Anthony – who died in June at the age of 72 – appeared throughout the three prior seasons as former AFC Richmond owner, and Rebecca Walton’s ex-husband, Rupert Mannion. Earlier in the current season, Higgins and Mae…
Parametrix, a provider of parametric insurance solutions for digital infrastructure and technology risks, has appointed Tresa Stephens as Head of US Underwriting to lead its US Cyber and Tech E&O underwriting expansion. The move strengthens the Lloyd’s coverholder’s cyber underwriting leadership as it continues to expand its US business and cyber and tech underwriting capabilities….
AIG has appointed Turab Hussain as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, effective October 12, 2026. He will succeed current CRO Christopher Schaper, who intends to retire from the company at the end of the year. Based at AIG’s New York headquarters, Hussain will report to Eric Andersen, President & Chief Executive Officer, AIG…
The message from Monte Carlo appears to be preparing the reinsurance market for rate declines of 10-15% at the January 2027 renewals, according to Autonomous, which said that, if correct, this would signal the full reversal of the hard market, at least from a pricing perspective. In its European insurance report, Autonomous said the annual…
Sure, e-cards get the job done and they’re much less time-consuming. Personally, though, and at the risk of sounding like a snob, I’ve always preferred a hand-written card. And there’s no better time for stationery lovers than Christmas. There’s just nothing quite like writing (or making) your Christmas cards to get you in the spirit…
Augment Risk, a reinsurance and capital solutions broker, has announced the appointment of Brittany Haynes as Partner, MGA. Based in London, Haynes will report to Mark Aylward, Partner, MGA at Augment Risk. In her new role, she will leverage her industry relationships and experience to build scalable foundations for MGA clients, securing the capital and…
Augment Risk, a reinsurance and capital solutions broker, has announced the appointment of Brittany Haynes as Partner, MGA. Based in London, Haynes will report to Mark Aylward, Partner, MGA at Augment Risk. In her new role, she will leverage her industry relationships and experience to build scalable foundations for MGA clients, securing the capital and…
Ahead of the Insurance Leadership Forum, MS Reinsurance North America CUO Lisa Butera discusses maintaining underwriting discipline as property pricing softens, the accumulation potential of emerging exposures and where the reinsurer sees selective opportunities for growth in the US. An influx of capacity is putting downward pressure on US property reinsurance pricing, but favourable recent…
Half (50%) of girls have overheard misogynistic comments from other pupils at school, according to new data. It’s a shocking statistic, but perhaps not surprising given almost three-quarters of Gen Z males report having seen misogynistic content on social media, with around half encountering it every week. Meanwhile female teachers previously revealed they were witnessing…
Sompo, a global provider of commercial and consumer property, casualty, and specialty re/insurance, has announced the appointment of Scott Toland as Head of Commercial Lines, Insurance, Continental Europe. Based in Zurich, Toland will report to Ralph Brand, President, Insurance, Continental Europe & Turkey. In his new role, he will be responsible for defining and executing…