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The United Nations has launched a first-of-its-kind insurance programme that could unlock up to $40 million in additional funding to help protect people before disasters strike, with Gallagher Re structuring and placing the coverage and Liberty Mutual acting as lead insurer. The initiative works as a financial safety net, designed to reach people before they…
James Blunt may have made it to the final day in the Celebrity Traitors castle – but he’s claimed that wasn’t quite his intention. In a new interview with the BBC, the Brit Award winner said that he was originally hoping he’d be given the boot early doors, as “we all get paid the same,…
Resilience, a cyber risk solutions company, has promoted Chris Pitcher to Head of North America Underwriting Strategy and Operations and Alex Carleton to US Distribution Leader. In his new role, Pitcher will continue to shape and execute Resilience’s underwriting strategy. He will also take on strategic oversight of distribution and operations across the US and…
Rivals star Bella Maclean has revealed that she made sure to ensure there was a “no nudity” clause in her contract when she signed up for the steamy series. Bella has played Taggie O’Hara in both seasons of the Jilly Cooper adaptation, and said it was “important” for her that she not be required to…
American International Group, Inc. (AIG), the global insurance company, delivered a 63% year-on-year rise in net income to $844 million for the third quarter of 2026, as the firm’s General Insurance (GI) business generated net premiums written (NPW) of $6.7 billion, an increase of 7% on the prior year period. After the release of a…
Donald Trump spent Tuesday night posting on Truth Social as the Republican candidates he endorsed – and in many cases hand-picked during the primaries – all fell like dominoes. But the president wasn’t about to take any blame for his party’s midterm disaster despite his record-low approval ratings, his unpopular war in Iran and the…
Ed Miliband has criticised Tony Blair’s approach to Britain’s role in the slave trade. The foreign secretary accused the former prime minister of taking a “sorry, not sorry” approach by not making a full apology on behalf of the UK when he was in No.10. Miliband all-but confirmed that Andy Burnham will apologise – but…
MNK International, the specialist Lloyd’s of London broker and part of MNK Group, has announced the appointment of Iain Jeens as Director – Head of US Healthcare to lead its new US Healthcare division. This strategic appointment reinforces MNK International North America’s growth strategy to broaden its regional presence and expand its healthcare offerings throughout…
Chicago-based insurer CNA Financial has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, reporting a net income of $196 million, down from the $403 million seen in the same period the year prior. The insurer also saw a year on year decrease in core income, to $203 million from $409 million in Q3…
Niyam Group, an Indian-focused reinsurance platform, has announced the appointment of Babita Rai as Global Head of International Business. Rai brings more than two decades of global reinsurance experience and an extensive market network to the role. She joined Niyam from Tysers Singapore, where she served as Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, following an…