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France was rocked by hundreds of thousands of people protesting on Saturday as furious demonstrators called for major reform. Some of the peaceful marches descended into riots, with looting and arson erupting at the sidelines. Approximately 1,200 people were arrested as tensions worsened throughout the day, and several areas across France are now expected to…
Thorsten Steinmann, CEO of E+S Rück and Member of the Executive Board for Hannover Re, said he sees structured solutions as a growth area, with demand increasing for frequency protection and aggregate covers, but stressed that the firm’s appetite for this business depends on adequate margins and well-structured programmes. This afternoon, E+S Rück, the Hannover…
Markel International has expanded its Asian leadership team with the appointment of Ray Lei as Greater China Product Proposition Lead. In her new role, Lei will work closely with teams across the region to strengthen product proposition, support the firm’s brokers and clients, and help drive the next phase of growth in Greater China. She…
First, came the news that “wi-fi” doesn’t actually mean anything. Then, I learned that “USB” stands for “Universal Serial Bus”, and it says a lot about how information can be moved from and into your computer. But I’ll admit I hadn’t really thought about the power symbol until I learned its secret reference. Yep –…
Fitch Ratings, a global credit rating agency, has upgraded the credit ratings of The Allstate Corporation, a US insurance provider specialising in property, casualty and personal insurance products. The decision reflects stronger capitalisation, continued underwriting profitability and improvements in the company’s financial position. Fitch has assigned a Stable Outlook to all the ratings. In an…
Howden Re, the reinsurance broking and advisory business of Howden Group, has announced two senior appointments to its US casualty team, strengthening its broking, actuarial and analytical capabilities. The company said the appointments build on its investment in its US casualty practice since 2023, with the aim of enhancing the expertise and support available to…
Bajaj Finserv, a leading Indian financial services holding company, has incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary, Bajaj Reinsurance Limited, marking its formal entry into the reinsurance sector. The company disclosed the development in regulatory filings to the BSE and the National Stock Exchange of India on October 17, 2026, confirming receipt of the Certificate of…
It’s no secret that our skin loses elasticity as we age. After the age of 30, the collagen in our skin drops by 1% each year, which equals more visible lines, loss of firmness, and hydration over time. While there are plenty of, let’s face it, questionable products and treatments claiming to be ‘quick fixes’…
Classic Simpsons character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon made a surprise return to the show over the weekend, almost a decade since viewers last heard from him. Kwik-E-Mart owner Apu had been part of The Simpsons since its very first season in 1990, and was originally voiced by cast member Hank Azaria. Hank’s choice to put on an…
Brit Group Holdings Limited (Brit), an insurer offering specialist insurance products for businesses, has further expanded its digital distribution through the Acturis platform with the introduction of Brit Cyber on Acturis Package. The development is intended to make Brit’s cyber insurance products more accessible to brokers and support greater efficiency when arranging cover for clients….