Israeli Insurance Software Firm Sapiens to Be Bought by Advent for $2.5 Billion August 13, 2025 Israeli software provider Sapiens International said on Wednesday that it will be acquired by Advent International for $2.5 billion in...
Typhoon Podul Slams Into Southern Taiwan, Hundreds of Flights Canceled August 13, 2025 Typhoon Podul blew through southern Taiwan on Wednesday packing winds of up to 191 kph (118 mph) and leaving one...
People Moves: BHSI Names QBE’s Masciovecchio as Country Manager, Switzerland; Hamilton Insurance Group Appoints Buckley as Group Chief Risk Officer August 12, 2025 This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) and Hamilton Insurance Group. A summary...
Specialist Risk Group Acquires London-Based City Quarter Brokers August 12, 2025 Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based group of insurance intermediaries, has entered into an agreement to acquire City Quarter Brokers,...
Finland Charges Eagle S Tanker Captain, Officers Over Cable Cuts August 12, 2025 By Essi Lehto Finland’s national prosecutor’s office said on Monday it had brought charges against the captain and first and second officers of...
Wildfire Briefly Shut Dardanelles Strait to Shipping as Europe Battles Infernos August 12, 2025 By Selcan Hacaoglu, Joe Wertz and Macarena Munoz Wildfires briefly shut the Dardanelles Strait to shipping on Monday, as extreme heat and strong winds fueled blazes across the...
Swiss Re Tackles Longevity Drug Impact With Life Policy Advice August 12, 2025 By Noele Illien Swiss Re AG issued guidance for underwriters on how to assess life insurance applications of people who show signs of...
Update: Typhoon Podul Set to Strengthen Before Hitting Southern Taiwan August 12, 2025 By Mary Hui Eight of Taiwan’s southern and eastern regional governments decided to shut down schools and offices because of typhoon Podul, which...
Jellyfish Shut French Nuclear Reactors as Heat Wave Builds August 11, 2025 By Eamon Akil Farhat and Joe Wertz Electricite de France SA was forced to shut four atomic reactors after a swarm of jellyfish clogged up filter drums...
Markets/Coverages: Hiscox Launches Sexual Molestation Liability Cover August 11, 2025 Global specialist insurer, Hiscox, has announced the appointment of Harriet Turner to its London Market business to lead its new...