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BMS Launches Operations in Turkey, Hires Executive Team

BMS, the London-based independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, announced it has launched operations in Turkey. Called BMS Sigorta ve Reasürans Brokerliği, or “BMS Turkey,” the business is headquartered in Istanbul. Servet Gurkan, chairman, will lead the new operation along …

Lloyd’s, London Insurers Form Joint Venture with DXC to Transform Digital Processing

Lloyd’s and insurers in the London company market have formed a joint venture with DXC Technology, aiming to transform digital capabilities and reduce processing costs for the London insurance markets. The joint venture intends to “deliver both world class technology …

Suez Canal Authority Is Open to Further Talks with Owners of Seized Container Ship

CAIRO – The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said on Tuesday it was still open to negotiating with the owners of a giant container ship which blocked traffic in the waterway for six days in March despite an ongoing litigation process …

Ardonagh Group Agrees to Purchase BGC’s Insurance Business for $500 Million

The Ardonagh Group, a leading UK insurance broker, announced it has agreed to acquire the insurance operations of BGC Partners Inc. for $500 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2021, subject to …

Rising Global Temperatures Move Closer to Climate Change Tipping Point: U.N. Report

There is now a 40% chance that global temperatures will temporarily reach 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels in the next five years — and these odds are rising, a U.N. report said on Wednesday. a U.N. report said on …

Shell Loses Landmark Climate Case in Ruling with Global Implications for Big Oil

THE HAGUE/LONDON – A Dutch court ordered Royal Dutch Shell to drastically deepen planned greenhouse gas emission cuts on Wednesday, in a landmark ruling that could trigger legal action against energy companies around the world. Shell said it was “disappointed” …

People Moves: Ex-NewRe Executive Cussigh to Peak Re in Zurich; Key Changes at Euler Hermes; Daley Promoted at Sedgwick Australia

This wrap-up of international People Moves details recent appointments at Peak Re, the Hong Kong-based reinsurer; Euler Hermes, the Paris headquartered credit insurer, and Sedgwick, the provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. A summary of these new …

Renault-Nissan Shuts South India Plant Until May 30 on COVID Safety Concerns

CHENNAI – Automaker Renault-Nissan will shut its plant in India’s southern Tamil Nadu state until May 30, according to an internal note and two sources familiar with the matter, a day after workers said they would strike over coronavirus-related safety …

Storm Surges Inundate Villages in Eastern India as Cyclone Yaas Moves Inland

BHUBANESWAR, India – Storm surges inundated dozens of villages in eastern India on Wednesday after a powerful cyclone moved inland from the Bay of Bengal, damaging thousands of mud homes in two coastal states and killing at least one person, …

Many Workers Begin to Return to Offices Transformed by COVID Safety Innovations

Masked, desk-bound and unable to recognize their colleagues in an elevator, people are starting to return to offices in cities around the world where the pandemic is receding. Many will find their offices transformed, too. In the challenge to make …

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