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As global temperatures continue to rise, insurance is increasingly emerging as a critical tool for mitigating the financial strain caused by extreme heat, according to Swiss Re’s Rethinking resilience in the face of extreme heat report. In combination with adaptation measures, insurance transfers risk while delivering valuable financial signals about the effectiveness of initiatives designed…
As global temperatures continue to rise, insurance is increasingly emerging as a critical tool for mitigating the financial strain caused by extreme heat, according to Swiss Re’s Rethinking resilience in the face of extreme heat report. In combination with adaptation measures, insurance transfers risk while delivering valuable financial signals about the effectiveness of initiatives designed…
Plans for a revival of the musical Sunday In The Park With George have been put on ice following the much-publicised departures of Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey from its cast. Back in January, it was announced that Ariana and Jonathan would reunite in a new production of the Stephen Sondheim musical that…
We know, you don’t want to have to start thinking about Christmas yet. But sooner rather than later, those lists are going to start dripping in. And if there’s one thing we’ve learnt from years of shopping writing and gift guides, it’s that electric toothbrushes are always on there somewhere. While Dyson might have just…
Zurich Insurance and Beazley have confirmed that Zurich’s recommended all-cash acquisition of the London-headquartered specialist insurer is on track to take effect on 1 October 2026, after all required regulatory approvals were secured. In a joint update issued today, the two firms confirmed that every regulatory approval required for the transaction has now been satisfied….
British sprinter Amy Hunt has added her voice to the ongoing debate surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s controversial new ad campaign. On Sunday, the four-time European champion and Olympic silver medallist took part in the Ultimate Championship in Budapest, where she finished in fourth place. “Sydney Sweeney, this is what women in sport look like,” she told…
Global insurer American International Group (AIG) has appointed Oliver Dlugosch as Head of Aviation EMEA. Based in Munich, Dlugosch will play a key role in further strengthening AIG’s aviation business in the EMEA region. He brings three decades of aviation insurance experience, with deep technical expertise, a strong client and broker focus and significant leadership…
Berenberg analysts said discussions at the 2026 Monte Carlo Rendez-Vous de Septembre (RVS) pointed to the first signals of some degree of flexibility on terms and conditions (T&Cs) coming to the market. Berenberg attended the annual Monte Carlo RVS, which took place from 5–9 September 2026, speaking with representatives of Hannover Re, Hiscox, Munich Re,…
Sydney Sweeney has once again found herself at the centre of controversy over an ad campaign. This time around, the backlash relates to her new advert for the sports betting app Novig, in which she appears in different scenes completely nude, save for various items like American footballs, basketballs and protective equipment. “Novig is just…
It’s becoming increasingly common for people to use ChatGPT and other AI chatbots like Gemini, Copilot and Claude in their everyday lives. A recent survey from Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center found that half of Americans now utilise these technologies. “By any measure, the adoption and use of LLMs [large language models] is…