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There are times in life when kids decide that they really do not want to do something – and let’s face it, usually that something is either get out of the door on time for school, or leave the park (or any other event/attraction they happen to be enjoying). But according to parenting coach Dr…
Bermuda is marking a decade of Solvency II equivalence with Ten Years of Solvency II Equivalence, a new report produced by the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR), which represents Bermuda’s commercial insurance and reinsurance sector, in partnership with the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) and the European Capital Markets Institute (ECMI), examining…
Second-hand clothing is a serious business. In the UK, resold fashion is estimated to be worth over £7 billion – and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. Sites like eBay, Depop, and Vinted are common picks for those looking to buy or sell pre-loved items, from vintage designer jackets to old lamps. But what…
Reinsurance broker Howden Re has announced the appointment of Hayley Schell as Managing Director in South Africa, effective 1 November 2026. Based in Johannesburg, Schell will report to Attilio Tornetta and work closely with Gary Ankcorn and the wider South African team. She brings more than 34 years of experience across non-life insurance and reinsurance…
Ted Lasso has paid tribute to the late Anthony Head during the penultimate episode of its fourth season. Anthony – who died in June at the age of 72 – appeared throughout the three prior seasons as former AFC Richmond owner, and Rebecca Walton’s ex-husband, Rupert Mannion. Earlier in the current season, Higgins and Mae…
Parametrix, a provider of parametric insurance solutions for digital infrastructure and technology risks, has appointed Tresa Stephens as Head of US Underwriting to lead its US Cyber and Tech E&O underwriting expansion. The move strengthens the Lloyd’s coverholder’s cyber underwriting leadership as it continues to expand its US business and cyber and tech underwriting capabilities….
AIG has appointed Turab Hussain as Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, effective October 12, 2026. He will succeed current CRO Christopher Schaper, who intends to retire from the company at the end of the year. Based at AIG’s New York headquarters, Hussain will report to Eric Andersen, President & Chief Executive Officer, AIG…
The message from Monte Carlo appears to be preparing the reinsurance market for rate declines of 10-15% at the January 2027 renewals, according to Autonomous, which said that, if correct, this would signal the full reversal of the hard market, at least from a pricing perspective. In its European insurance report, Autonomous said the annual…
Sure, e-cards get the job done and they’re much less time-consuming. Personally, though, and at the risk of sounding like a snob, I’ve always preferred a hand-written card. And there’s no better time for stationery lovers than Christmas. There’s just nothing quite like writing (or making) your Christmas cards to get you in the spirit…
Augment Risk, a reinsurance and capital solutions broker, has announced the appointment of Brittany Haynes as Partner, MGA. Based in London, Haynes will report to Mark Aylward, Partner, MGA at Augment Risk. In her new role, she will leverage her industry relationships and experience to build scalable foundations for MGA clients, securing the capital and…