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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…
Natalie Harp has managed to escape much public scrutiny even as she stands, day after day, in the shadow of one of the most heavily scrutinised individuals on Planet Earth, US President Donald Trump. Harp, one of Trump’s very closest aides, was the target of a pointed barb from Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) on Sunday,…
Lockton, a privately held insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has appointed Louis Grundy as Vice President (VP) of Strategic Sales in Denmark. The appointment aims to strengthen the broker’s commercial growth capabilities in the country, and reflects its continued investment in experienced, growth-focused talent. In his new role, Grundy’s remit includes leading the broker’s…
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has issued a parametric insurance coverage for hurricane risk in Belize of up to USD 20 million, subject to a maximum payout of USD 10 million per policy year, backed by Swiss Re, one of the world’s leading reinsurance companies. The transaction saw the IDB arrange the transfer of a…
The Cayman Islands has submitted an application to the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) for Qualified Jurisdiction Status (QJS), marking a long anticipated milestone. The NAIC, a standard-setting body governed by chief insurance regulators from all 50 US states, the District of Columbia, and US territories, coordinates state-level regulation to protect consumers and…
We don’t need to tell you this: tech is expensive. Keeping up to date with the latest gadgets can put a serious dent in your wallet, but the price tag doesn’t do much to quell our desires for a new phone. Especially when one as enticing as the Google Pixel 11 Pro drops. Available for…
Aon, a global professional services company that provides advice and solutions across risk, capital and human capital, has appointed Brad Lorimer as CEO of its Canadian business, taking up the position on 1 September 2026. Lorimer will be responsible for Aon’s operations across the country, with a focus on helping clients respond to business challenges…