Convicted killer falls to death from famous cathedral, reports say
A convicted murderer permitted to work outside prison threw himself from Milan’s famed Duomo cathedral, killing himself, news reports said.
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Broker Insights’ Vision platform hits £10bn in GWP
Broker Insights, a data analytics and digital distribution provider for commercial insurance, has reached £10 billion in gross written premium (GWP) uploaded to its Vision platform across the UK, EU, and US. According to the firm, this new milestone underlines its fast-growing international footprint and the increasing global demand for its insurance decision intelligence platform. […]
Trump to depart for Saudi Arabia on first international trip of new term
Saudi Arabia is of key diplomatic importance to the Trump White House, especially amid ongoing tension in the Middle East and the Israel-Hamas war.
U.S. and China agree to major 90-day easing of tariffs as talks progress
The White House says the U.S. and China have agreed to suspend for 90 days most of the tariffs imposed against each other over the last couple months.
Clare Francis named Non-Executive Director, AJ Gallagher Holdings (UK)
Insurance and reinsurance broking group Gallagher has appointed Clare Francis as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Arthur J. Gallagher Holdings (UK) Limited. Additionally, as part of her role, she will become the Chair of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Nominations, Audit and Risk Committees. Francis has extensive financial sector experience, most recently […]
Newark Airport suffers third system outage in less than 2 weeks
Yet another equipment outage at Newark Liberty International Airport caused a ground stop and widespread delays on Sunday.
Extreme weather costs in Australia in 2025 hit AUD 1.5bn: ICA
According to new data released by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA), the February North Queensland floods and ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in March have so far caused insured losses of almost AUD 1.5 billion. The ICA has clarified that these two events are being prioritised by insurers as they have resulted in a significant 26,000 […]
Rokstone names Bishop as Class Underwriter, UK & Ireland Casualty division
Rokstone, an international specialty re/insurance MGA and part of the Aventum Group, has appointed Matt Bishop as Class Underwriter for its new UK and Ireland Casualty division, which was launched last week. Bishop, who brings 35 years of industry experience with a focus on Casualty, will join Rokstone after completing his notice period at Convex, […]
UK cyber insurance claims in 2024 down YOY but still up on earlier years: Marsh
Cyber claims in the United Kingdom decreased by 20% in 2024 following a spike in 2023, although they remain around one-third higher than in 2020, 2021, and 2022, according to new research by Marsh, the insurance broking and risk advisor arm of Marsh McLennan. Marsh’s paper, “UK Cyber Insurance Claims Trend Report 2024,” analyses cyber […]
5/11: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Seth Doane reports on reaction to this week’s election of Pope Leo XIV, and what it means for the Catholic Church. Also: David Pogue looks at the obstacles faced by driverless taxis; Tracy Smith interviews media executive Barry Diller about his new memoir, “Who Knew”; Jo Ling […]