Tens of thousands file past Pope Francis’ coffin at the Vatican
So many mourners lined up to pay their respects to Pope Francis that the Vatican kept St. Peter’s Basilica open all night to accommodate them.
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Tysers’ Credit & Political Risk re/insurance team to join SRG
Tysers, an independent Lloyd’s broker and member of the Australian AUB Group, and Specialist Risk Group (SRG) have reached an agreement for Tysers’ Credit & Political Risk re/insurance team to join SRG. The goal of this agreement is for the Credit & Political Risk team to move from Tysers to SRG, bringing their market-leading expertise,…
India retaliates against Pakistan after Kashmir attack kills 26
India’s External Affairs Ministry said the Indus Water Treaty will be suspended after an attack in Kashmir left over two dozen dead.
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President Trump to sign executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education; Conservative environmental activist launches “Nature is Nonpartisan” non-profit.
WTW sees net income hit $239m in Q1’25
WTW has reported a net income of $239 million for Q1 2025, up from $194 million in Q1 2024, although revenue declined by 5% to $2.2 billion due to the sale of TRANZACT to GTCR and Recognize in Q4 of 2024 for $632.4 million. Meanwhile, the advisory, broking and solutions company’s adjusted EBITDA for Q1…
Trump’s meme coin surges after offer of dinner with the president
President Trump’s meme coin had lost 88% of its value. But an offer of dinner with the president helped boost its price on Wednesday.
TikTok astrologer arrested for predicting big quake, spreading panic
John Moe The, who has a TikTok following of more than 300,000, forecast that a “very strong” quake would hit “every city in Myanmar.”
Helvetia-Baloise merger likely to strengthen the enlarged group’s competitive position: S&P
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its ‘A+’ long-term insurer financial strength and issuer credit ratings on the core operating entities of the Switzerland-based insurance groups Helvetia and Baloise. The credit rating agency also affirmed the ‘A-‘ long-term issuer credit rating on Baloise Holding AG, as well as Helvetia Global Solutions Ltd’s ‘A’ long-term insurer financial…
Gunmen torch vehicles across Mexico as cartel turf war rages
The Jalisco New Generation cartel was designated a terrorist organization by U.S. President Donald Trump in February.
Lockton welcomes Bård Poulsson as International Marine Lead
Independent insurance broker Lockton has announced the appointment of Bård A. Poulsson as International Marine Lead, effective September 1, 2025. Based in Oslo, Poulsson will work to strengthen Lockton’s Global Marine focus on client needs in the Nordic region and our strategic expansion internationally. The executive has over 31 years of marine insurance expertise, relationships…