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The Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL), a professional UK membership organisation established in 1992 that represents lawyers defending insurance-related claims, has appointed Mark Huxley as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Huxley, a renowned insurance professional, will be succeeding Laurence Besemer, who is moving on to pursue other ventures and consultancy projects…
The Big Brother house has reopened its doors to a brand new bunch of wacky and wonderful new housemates. On Sunday night, 16 new contestants took up residence in reality TV’s most famous house, representing an eclectic mix of different ages, backgrounds and walks of life. In a series that’s promised a new shake-up every…
Carrie Lam has been appointed as Head of Reinsurance Operations at Munich Re North America Life. Lam, who has been with Munich Re since 2017, takes on the new role after almost nine years as AVP & Actuary, Strategy & Client Experience at Munich Re Canada’s Life business. In her new position, Lam will reportedly…
Labuan Reinsurance (L) Ltd (Labuan Re) has appointed Chan Swee Chee as the Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), effective 14 September 2026. In his new role, Chan will lead Labuan Re’s underwriting function and support the continued growth and development of the reinsurer’s business across its markets. Chan has over 28 years of industry experience, with…
Gary Oldman has backpedalled somewhat after his recent comments about the future of the James Bond franchise. Earlier this month, the Oscar winner was being interviewed on Canadian TV when the rumours about his Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden potentially being in line to play 007 were raised. “It’s been rumoured that he’s on the…
Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), an international specialty insurer, has announced the appointment of Scott Collier as Underwriter, further strengthening its energy team and underwriting capabilities. In his new role, Collier will be responsible for supporting TMK’s continued growth ambitions, while delivering technical underwriting expertise and quality service to clients worldwide. He brings more than a…
Céline Dion made a triumphant return to the stage over the weekend with the first show in her new residency in Paris. The Canadian star took a step back from the limelight in 2023, after disclosing that she’d been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition which affects mobility, causes painful spasms and,…
Allianz Commercial, the corporate insurance division of Allianz Group, has announced the appointment of Nina Arquint as President, Commercial, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) of Allianz Commercial and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS), effective 1 April 2027. Arquint will join the AGCS Board of Management and will report to Thomas Lillelund, Chief…
Bridgepoint, a quoted private asset growth investor, has completed a new majority investment in VIPR Solutions (VIPR), an insurance-native technology platform for Delegated Authority intelligence, to accelerate AI innovation, product development and international growth in delegated authority insurance. The investment was made via Bridgepoint Growth, the firm’s small-cap fund focused on supporting the continued global…
An AI safety researcher at Anthropic raised alarm online Tuesday night after announcing he had quit his position over the AI industry “gambling with our lives” in the race to build AI superintelligence. AI superintelligence is a hypothetical system where artificial intelligence could surpass the capabilities of all human beings in any topic or realm….