PwC has announced the appointment of Hugh Man as a Partner in its Corporate Finance team, based in the company’s London office. In his new role, Man will focus on M&A and capital raising in the insurance sector, further strengthening PwC’s established presence in this field. Man brings 20 years of experience in the insurance…
Analysts at KBW have indicated that insurers should be able to navigate any challenges arising from the recently announced U.S. tariffs, with industry players likely having ample time to request rate increases, which state regulators are generally expected to approve. In what U.S. President Donald Trump described as the beginning of a “golden age” for…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.
Costa Rica authorities confirmed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner.
AXA XL, the property and casualty (P&C) and specialty risk division of global insurer AXA, has promoted Greg Chambers and Caitlin Alpern within its Americas Cyber Insurance team. Chambers, who has 22 years of experience and has been with AXA XL for nearly a decade as both an underwriter and broker, has been appointed Head…
The controversy broke out when the face of “El Mencho” — who has a $15 million bounty on his head in the U.S. — was projected behind the band.
Morningstar DBRS, a provider of credit ratings, research, and risk analysis, highlights that global P&C reinsurers delivered strong profitability in 2024, driven by favourable underwriting conditions and solid investment income, but warns of potential challenges ahead amid market volatility, geopolitical risks, and natural catastrophe events. Morningstar DBRS has shared commentary on the global property and…
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Howden has appointed Brigitte Trafford to the newly created role of Group Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, effective immediately. In the role, Trafford will report directly to David Howden, the Chief Executive Officer, and join the Global Leadership Team. She will lead the broker’s brand and marketing, communications, PR, public affairs,…
Tufts University is seeking the release of international graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk, who was taken into custody by federal agents.
Minot Mayor Tom Ross sent the lewd video minutes after he and the city attorney had a phone call discussing a police officer’s suicide.