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International business insurer QBE has announced the appointment of Jamie Thompson as Global Director of Data Centres, a newly created role based in London. In this new position, Thompson will work to develop an integrated insurance proposition tailored to the evolving risks of the rapidly expanding data centre sector. Previously the head of the Financial…
In this fierce competition, the more peculiar your dog looks, the better. At the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, California, dogs compete to be crowned the ugliest of them all. The annual contest “advocates for the adoration of all animals and the benefits of adoption” and celebrates “the…
One thing about me is I’m going to be wearing headphones. In the office, at the gym, working from home – you name it, I’ve got to have music on. While I love picking an outfit out, if there’s one thing I wear more than anything else it’s my headphones, so having a comfy pair…
While artificial intelligence (AI) is delivering tangible gains for property and casualty (P&C) insurers, retail P&C distribution is the area most vulnerable to near-term disruption due to its high transaction volumes, routine processes and the commoditised nature of its services, according to Moody’s Ratings. In a recent report, Moody’s outlined that AI holds the promise…
Jensten Group, a provider of insurance services in the UK, has entered into an agreement to acquire Coversure Midlands, further strengthening its regional footprint and UK broking capabilities. Coversure Midlands is an independent insurance broker and the largest franchise within Jensten Group’s Coversure network. It operates with around 30 colleagues and has strong expertise across…
Ricky Gervais has dismissed the suggestion that his absence from a recent TV special celebrating The Office was an intentional snub of the BBC. Last month, Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook took part in a one-off BBC special reflecting on their time on The Office to commemorate 25 years since the hit sitcom’s debut. Weeks…
Independent specialist re/insurance broker Miller has appointed Harry Vickers as a Senior Director, Property for Miller Bermuda. In the new role, Vickers will lead Miller’s Bermuda Direct and Fac offering, reportedly working closely with teams in London to broaden the solutions available to property clients internationally. Miller noted that the appointment marks a significant step…
Aon, a global professional services company, has appointed Nadin Virani as Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately, as Edmund Reese, Executive Vice President and CFO, has decided to pursue opportunities outside the firm. Reese will serve as senior advisor to Greg Case, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Aon, through 16 August, 2027, to…
Global reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter, a Marsh business, has appointed David Duffy as Global Property Leader and Chris Ross as Global Casualty Leader, effective immediately. Based in New York, in their newly created roles they will report to John Trace, Chief Executive Officer of North America and Chief Broking Officer, Guy Carpenter. The pair will…
Gillian Anderson has opened up further about the controversy surrounding the source material her film The Salt Path. In 2024, Anderson starred alongside The White Lotus’ Jason Isaacs in a big-screen adaptation of Raynor Winn’s book of the same name. However, last year, Winn’s book – which was marketed as a memoir upon its release…