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AM Best has assigned Ascot Insurance Guernsey Limited (Guernsey), a wholly reinsured subsidiary of Ascot Bermuda Limited (Ascot Bermuda) (Bermuda), a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent), with a stable outlook for these ratings. At the same time, AM Best affirmed Ascot Bermuda’s…
If what you’re looking for this Halloween is a family-friendly thrill for the whole family, it’s probably no great surprise to hear that Disney+ has a plethora of shows and films that certainly fit the bill. But what you might not be expecting from the House Of Mouse’s flagship streaming service is that it also…
Dame Judi Dench has had an almost seven-decade career on stage and screen, playing iconic roles as varied as the uncompromising M in the James Bond franchise, historic monarchs and even an ageing, singing cat. But there is one character who has apparently escaped her grasp. In her new memoir, Is It Too Late To…
If you’re heading out trick-or-treating with the kids this evening, a health expert wants you to consider trying out the ‘Switch Witch’ if your children have allergies. For the uninitiated, the ‘Switch Witch’ is a Halloween tradition where parents give their children the opportunity to swap most of their trick-or-treat haul for a toy. Kids…
Avla, one of the five largest financial lines insurance groups in Latin America, has announced a number of key leadership appointments, including the promotion of Executive Director André Bertolino to CEO of its Brazilian operation, and Felippe Astrachan as CEO of its reinsurance business. Having joined the company roughly four years ago, Bertolino has served…
AXA XL Reinsurance, the global property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance division of AXA Group, recorded a 9% year-on-year decrease in gross written premiums and other revenues during the first nine months of 2026 to €2.2 billion, with the firm pointing to discipline in the softening market. Numerous insurers and reinsurers have reported their third quarter…
The MP who allegedly had a “physical altercation” with Nigel Farage in the Commons has said she is “shocked and bloody angry” over the incident. The Reform UK leader claimed on Wednesday that he did not attend chancellor John Healey’s unveiling of his maiden Budget in the Commons because of this past kerfuffle with another…
Hippo, a technology-native insurance group, has reported an increase of 60.1% in gross written premiums (GWP) to $498 million for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $311.2 million in the comparative quarter. For the first nine months of 2026, GWP hit $1.3 billion, compared to $820.7 million for 9M’25. All lines of business contributed…
Radian Group Inc., a US financial services company operating in mortgage insurance and specialty insurance, has announced several changes to its executive leadership team. The appointments are intended to strengthen oversight across its businesses, advance strategic priorities and support sustainable expansion while maintaining a disciplined approach to risk and capital management. Dan Kobell has been…
Porch Group, Inc., a homeowners insurance company, has reported consolidated revenue of $143.9 million for the third quarter of 2026, up 13% year on year, led by Insurance Services revenue of $102.8 million, a 39% increase on the prior-year quarter. Porch-Owned Segments Revenue (Excluding Reciprocal), which represents revenue contributions across Porch-owned businesses, stood at $140.8…