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SCOR, a global reinsurance company providing risk management solutions, has announced the appointment of Minas Kalachian Senior Vice President, Head of Alternative Solutions, North America. In his new position, Kalachian will oversee the strategic expansion of SCOR’s alternative risk transfer portfolio across the North American Property & Casualty (P&C) market. He will be responsible for…
Actor Hilary Swank recently announced she is expecting her third child at age 52. Within a day, social media users had delivered their verdict: irresponsible, selfish, too old. But one 39-year-old fan commented that Swank had given her hope that the family she wanted “could still happen”. Swank’s reply was simple but encouraging: “It can!”…
AXA Insurance UK, a provider of commercial insurance in the UK, has joined Pool Re’s SME Incentive Scheme, an initiative designed to increase access to terrorism insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Pool Re, the UK’s terrorism reinsurer, said AXA’s participation would support efforts to address the gap in insurance protection available to smaller…
Mainstream wellness loves a set of instructions. Eat clean, train harder, get eight hours’ sleep, meditate more, buy (and try not to forget to take) that £70 “miracle” supplement, and perhaps sign up for a Hyrox competition while you’re at it. But if you have a takeaway, spend a weekend partying or skip hot yoga…
Global insurance and reinsurance broking group WTW generated revenue of $2.46 billion in Q3 2026, an increase of 8% year-on-year, while organic revenue grew by 4%. WTW’s income from operations increased by 3% to $429 million, although the operating margin declined by 90 basis points to 17.4%. The firm’s adjusted operating income rose by 15%…
John Healey seemed to be in disagreement with Andy Burnham over the impact leaving the EU has had on the UK. The prime minister said this week that Britain’s decision to leave the EU had weakened the economy and the country’s control over immigration. Burnham also suggested it was “possible” Labour’s next election manifesto might…
Arch Capital is prioritising cycle management and underwriting discipline over top-line growth as an influx of capacity puts pressure on reinsurance pricing, according to Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) Nicolas Papadopoulo, who emphasised that the company “will not chase growth for the sake of growth.” Arch recently released its financial results for the third quarter of…
Pacific Life Re, an international life reinsurance company providing reinsurance solutions and support to life insurers, has announced changes to the leadership of its global Protection business. The revised structure is intended to strengthen global expertise, increase regional leadership focus and support the needs of clients across its markets. Pacific Life Re said the changes…
About one in eight Britons say they always feel tired, while another third say they’re exhausted about half the time. And up to 47% of us report feeling “constantly” overwhelmed, sad, or stressed in a single year. Devon-based charity project worker Rita Simpson says she used to count herself among both groups. “I was told…
Strictly Come Dancing’s head judge Shirley Ballas made quite an impact when she travelled across the Atlantic to guest judge on the American version of the show Dancing With The Stars. During her stint on the Dancing With The Stars panel, Shirley drew backlash when she brought her brand of harsh criticism to the US…