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Thomas Markle has been arrested and charged following reports he was under investigation over allegations that images of child sexual abuse had been found at his home. On Friday, it was confirmed that Markle – the estranged father of Meghan Markle – had been arrested in Florida. The US Department of Justice confirmed in a…
Now that the days are growing increasingly shorter, it can be deliciously tempting to become a hermit and not go outside. But this year, I’ve challenged myself to get out of the house more after 4pm. I know, daring. What with London being one of the busiest places on earth, the bustle of tourists can…
AM Best has revised the implications of the under review status to developing from negative for the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb” (Good) of Premia Reinsurance Europe S.A. Premia Re Europe was formerly known as Cowen Reinsurance S.A. but was renamed following its acquisition by Premia…
Mandarin Re, an international short-tail-lines reinsurer, has received regulatory approval from the Labuan Financial Services Authority to establish a retakaful window, paving the way for the company to offer Shariah-compliant reinsurance solutions globally. The approval is granted pursuant to Sec. 77(4) of the Labuan Islamic Financial Services and Securities Act (2010). The newly established retakaful…
In the latest episode of her podcast Telling Everybody Everything, the Canadian comic – who worked with Brand on the first season of Roast Battle UK – reacted to the verdict, admitting that she felt “quite dysregulated again”, “caught off-guard”, “emotional” and “in awe of the survivors” who she noted “had nothing to gain” from…
Global Indemnity Group, LLC (GBLI), a specialty property and casualty (P&C) insurance holding company, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, reporting $8.9 million in net income, down from $12.5 million in the same period last year. Operating income in the quarter stood at $9.5 million, compared to $15.7 million in…
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc., a specialty lines insurance group, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, reporting a net income of $12.9 million, a 10.8% increase in gross written premiums, and a combined ratio of 95.9%. Compared to Q3 2025, net income was down 14.7%. Adjusted net income in Q3 2026…
JP Morgan, the US-based global investment bank and financial services company, expects double-digit price declines in property catastrophe reinsurance to persist into 2027, as strong industry profitability, relatively low natural catastrophe losses and an influx of capital continue to put pressure on rates. The reinsurance market, and notably property and property cat lines, have been…
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), a global life and health reinsurer, has reported a 25% year-on-year increase in consolidated net premiums to $5.4 billion for the third quarter of 2026. For the first nine months of 2026, net premiums were up to $14.42 billion, compared to $12.5 billion for 9M’25. In this quarter, net…
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), a global life and health reinsurer, has reported a 25% year-on-year increase in consolidated net premiums to $5.4 billion for the third quarter of 2026. For the first nine months of 2026, net premiums were up to $14.42 billion, compared to $12.5 billion for 9M’25. In this quarter, net…