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The BBC has refuted speculation that Richard E Grant’s already-infamous Celebrity Traitors blunder may have been “faked”. Earlier this month, Richard got the latest season of the Bafta-winning reality show off to a jaw-dropping start when he outed himself as a Traitor only moments after being selected in a botched attempt at a double bluff….
US primary insurer Travelers has expanded the amount of risk it cedes through its cyber quota share reinsurance treaty, a strategic move designed to manage risk exposure that will dampen top-line premium growth through 2027 while leaving bottom-line profitability largely unaffected. “Effective October 1st, we increased the percentage ceded to our cyber reinsurance quota share. That…
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has hit back after ex-pro Brendan Cole’s recent jibes about her. Earlier this month, Amy and her celebrity partner Chris Appleton became the first couple to be eliminated from the current series of Strictly, which marked the second year in a row that the Welsh dancer had found herself…
Legacy acquirer DARAG Group has completed the transfer of third-party liability reinsurance portfolio from DVA Reinsurance dac (DVA Re), a captive reinsurance vehicle of German mobility and rail logistics group Deutsche Bahn AG. Covering policies underwritten between 2000 to 2017, the transaction allows DVA Re to free up capital and eliminate long-term liability risk. Tom…
Private equity firm NMS Capital Group has launched Ascendra Specialty Inc., a technology-driven, full-service managing general agency and program manager. The new MGA reportedly specialises in bespoke insurance programmes across defined market segments, providing underwriting expertise, delegated authority and claims stewardship on behalf of its carrier partners. NMS said Ascendra’s launch builds on its insurance-sector…
Everyone knows that exercise is important for maintaining good health, especially as we age. Per the NHS, adults should be doing “some type of physical activity every day”. In your average week, this might look like strength training activities on at least two days, 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity (or 75 mins of vigorous…
Ariel Re, a global reinsurance business, has appointed Tamsin Webster as Chief People Officer. Most recently, she served at ECI Partners as Head of People, establishing the firm’s first internal HR function and strengthening its leadership succession planning. Webster has over two decades of experience in global human resources leadership across financial services, technology and…
It’s official, celebs have taken over the sex toy world. Last year it was Harry Styles with his Pleasing range and now, a year on from the release of West End Girl, Lily Allen has teamed up with Lovehoney to make a version of her iconic butt plug merch you can actually use. The collab…
Former Strictly Come Dancing judges Dame Arlene Philips and Dame Darcey Bussell have been sharing their (apparently slightly conflicted) thoughts on the show’s new hosts. The current series of Strictly is the first to feature Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe at the helm, taking over from long-time presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman…
The supernatural Canadian drama Below has become an unexpected hit for Netflix. Below follows a fisherman, played by Josh Hartnett, who fights to protect his family from a mysterious, sea-bound force that terrorises his tight-knit community. After debuting on the platform last month, the spooky thriller broke records, becoming the most-watched Netflix Canada project ever…