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A new S&P survey found that most re/insurers have moved past the conceptual stage of AI adoption and into operational integration, though only around one-third say their AI strategy is fully integrated, with the rest still working toward enterprise-wide rollout. “AI is increasingly transforming the insurance industry across multiple dimensions, with widespread deployment growing rapidly,…
Over the weekend, the former EastEnders actor was asked for his thoughts on the PM while making an appearance at a protest calling for public ownership of the water industry, in light of the recent increases in sewage pollution. “I don’t know who the prime minister is, mate. Do you?” he told a reporter for…
Marsh Re, the global reinsurance broker, has appointed Lauren Nevens as Managing Director and Public Entity Segment Leader, based in Chicago. This appointment aligns with Marsh Re’s continued commitment to deepen its capabilities and expand its presence in the Public Entity Segment. Nevens has deep expertise in the public entity and education space, along with…
Channing Tatum has set the record straight on claims that he has a secret Instagram account that he uses to pass comment on pop culture – including matters relating to his famous ex. Over the weekend, speculation spread suggesting that the Magic Mike actor had been commenting on stories about his ex Zoe Kravitz and…
An El Niño weather event is now “firmly established”, and is set to intensify in the coming months, with major impacts globally on rainfall and temperature patterns. The phenomenon develops every few years, and involves the eastern and central equatorial Pacific Ocean becoming hotter than normal, according to Professor Bill McGuire, a professor specialising in…
AM Best, the credit rating agency and provider of insurance industry analysis, has retained its stable outlook for Canada’s property and casualty (P&C) insurance sector, pointing to strong capital positions, better underwriting performance and consistent investment income. In its latest report, Canada Property/Casualty: Strong Earnings and Improved Underwriting Results Underpin Stable Outlook, AM Best said…
Sir Tom Jones has thanked his supporters for backing him after his abrupt departure from The Voice UK. The Delilah singer was one of The Voice UK’s original coaches, and had been part of the show’s panel for every series bar one until earlier this month, when it was announced he would no longer be…
Cate Blanchett has made a plea for theatre audiences to keep their phones away while they’re watching people performing. The two-time Oscar winner is currently starring at the National Theatre’s Electra/Persona, and during her curtain call on Friday, she took a moment to get something off her chest. She began: “There are few places on…
US insurance brokerage Relation Insurance Services has announced the appointment of Dave Tacha as Chief Revenue Officer, a newly created role. In his new position, Tacha will lead Relation’s enterprise revenue strategy and work across its regions and business lines to accelerate organic growth, strengthen sales execution, and support producer recruitment and development. The executive…
Luzern Risk, a full-service captive manager specialising in alternative risk solutions, has raised USD 45 million in a Series B led by Insight Partners, with participation from Trust Ventures and existing investor Caffeinated Capital, to advance platform development, expand AI capabilities, and provide clients with additional options across the alternative risk value chain. Through these…