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An El Niño is now “firmly established” and set to intensify even further in the run up to December. The phenomenon, which is declared when sea temperatures in the tropical eastern Pacific rise 0.5°C above the long-term average, is set to have major impacts globally on rainfall and temperature patterns, resulting in more flooding, drought…
We’ve already shared the (many) great books to read based on 2026’s TV and movie offerings, including Sense and Sensibility, The Odyssey, and yet another Dune instalment. But back then, we missed what has turned out to be a mega-hit: Netflix’s adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel East of Eden. Though the show strays from the…
Miller, an independent specialist re/insurance broker, has expanded its Delegated Authorities offering with the launch of a new team dedicated to the Italian market. Dario Rebeschini will lead the newly launched team as an Associate Director. He will be joined by Nick Kennedy and Arianna Schiavato, who have both been appointed Brokers, and Adam Cater,…
Few could deny that the casting team on The Celebrity Traitors pulled it out of the bag yet again with season two. And with a third run already confirmed for 2027, it seems producers are already shooting for the moon with the next star-studded trip to the castle. Miranda Hart, Joe Lycett and Hannah Fry…
All signs point to next year’s Glastonbury being one for the music history books. Not only will 2027 mark a return for the festival after taking a “fallow year” this summer, tickets also sold out in a record 42 minutes when they were released at the beginning of October. This indicates that fans are more…
Arch Insurance’s UK Regional Division has announced the appointment of Karen Donald as Branch Manager of its Glasgow operations. In her new role, Donald will oversee the branch’s day-to-day operations, manage broker distribution and drive the delivery of Arch’s growth strategy across Scotland. She will report to Janine Starkie, Regional Manager, North & Scotland. She…
Brit Group Holdings Limited has appointed James Winn as Chief Underwriting Officer and Head of Office at Brit Re – Bermuda. Winn, currently Managing Director of Property Treaty at Brit in London, is expected to relocate to Bermuda towards the end of 2026, subject to the relevant approvals. He has more than 35 years’ experience…
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) carries systemic threats that require coordinated industry oversight as its implementation moves to an immediate operational driver across the re/insurance market, Marsh’s President and CEO John Doyle has commented. Speaking on the broker’s strategic positioning, Doyle emphasised that AI is already reshaping risk advisory, client engagement, and internal…
ACES Specialty Insurance Company (ACES), a newly formed subsidiary of American Coastal Insurance Corporation (ACIC), the insurance holding company of American Coastal Insurance Company, has received a Certificate of Authority from the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions to conduct transactions in excess and surplus (E&S) lines. ACIC initially plans to underwrite catastrophe-exposed commercial…
Antares Global, an international specialty insurance and reinsurance group, has promoted Meera Rajoo-Oakley to the newly created role of Chief Actuary of Commercial. The move aims to bring pricing, reserving and exposure management for Antares’ commercial division under a single leader. In her new role, Rajoo-Oakley will report directly to Mark Graham, Commercial Chief Executive…