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Bhundia: the volatility of bonds has been extraordinary
The last eight months have been an extremely tough market, investments expert Sailesh Bhundia told the weekly Hamilton Rotary meeting, with one of his chief concerns being inflation.
“We have also ha…
“We have also ha…
Bank loses a nickel in New York
The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged at 2,375.41 after one trade for the day on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd closed unchanged at $33.00 after 1,354 shares changed hands.
The B…
Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd closed unchanged at $33.00 after 1,354 shares changed hands.
The B…
AI futurist to speak at Chamber online event
The upcoming impact of technology on healthcare, education and Bermuda’s major insurance and reinsurance industries will be the focus of a Bermuda Chamber of Commerce virtual presentation in conjuncti…
Long term future for Bermuda’s life and annuity sector
Three primary factors have spurred the growth of the island’s long-term sector over the last 10 years, a panellist told attendees at the 2022 Bermuda International Life & Annuity Conference on Mon…
Apex expands ESG offer with investing impact solution
Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global financial services provider, has expanded its ESG offering with the launch of a new Impact Positive Solution for investors and companies seeking to measure …
Everest moves into new markets
Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Bermudian-based Everest Re Group Ltd, has announced its expansion into the group personal accident and health insurance market.
The company said it has lau…
The company said it has lau…
Stephanie Hanson appointed BF&M Group EVP and COO
BF&M Limited has appointed Stephanie Hanson to the role of EVP, group chief operating officer.
In her new role, the company said, Ms Hanson will be responsible for overseeing all support operation…
In her new role, the company said, Ms Hanson will be responsible for overseeing all support operation…
Compre appoints new claims director
Compre, the Bermudian-headquartered international legacy group, has appointed claims veteran Bill Bouvier as claims director, North America.
Mr Bouvier will be based in Compre’s Connecticut office and…
Mr Bouvier will be based in Compre’s Connecticut office and…
Bamboo closes on $16m Series A funding
California-based Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services LLC, which has a Bermudian-domiciled captive insurance entity, has announced the $16 million close of its Series A funding round.
Since launch, Bamboo h…
Since launch, Bamboo h…
Monument Re assumes reinsurance agreement from Enhanzed Re
Bermudian-domiciled Monument Re has agreed the novation of a retrocession agreement from Enhanzed Reinsurance Ltd to Monument Re.
Enhanzed Re is a subsidiary of Bermudian-based Enstar Group Limited.
M…
Enhanzed Re is a subsidiary of Bermudian-based Enstar Group Limited.
M…
Crude oil tanker floats new dividend policy
Bermudian-based DHT Holdings Inc, the crude oil tanker company, has announced a new dividend policy with 100 per cent of net income being returned to shareholders in the form of quarterly cash dividen…
LifeThyme Wellness adds to their team
There is a new face at the LifeThyme Wellness Clinic on Church Street in Hamilton.
Jamie Kimball, an American acupuncturist with a passion for women’s health, has joined the practice.
Anne Marshall a…
Jamie Kimball, an American acupuncturist with a passion for women’s health, has joined the practice.
Anne Marshall a…
East End Asphalt joins with US company to improve asphalt supply
A new deal that East End Asphalt Company Limited has signed with a US provider of industrial aggregate, Carver Companies, will positively impact the price, quality, and convenience of aggregate supply…
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Food sales volume even lower than before the pandemic
June’s retail sales volume fell to a lower level than the pre-pandemic June of 2019, the government reported Friday night. Even less food was sold.
Retail sales for June 2022 decreased 4.3 per cent co…
Retail sales for June 2022 decreased 4.3 per cent co…
BSX finishes 0.73% lower for the week
The RG/BSX Index fell 26.01 points (1.08 per cent) to 2,375.41 for the day on a share volume of 1,900, pulled down by BF&M Ltd. which closed down $2.85 (11.9 per cent) at $21.15 on a share volume …
Acrisure division expands into North America
Acrisure Re, the reinsurance broking and advisory firm with an operation in Bermuda, has announced the expansion of its corporate advisory and solutions division into North America with the appointmen…
John Burke to retire from Bacardi
John Burke, global chief marketing officer of drinks giant Bacardi and president of Bacardi Global Brands Limited, will retire after more than 28 years with the company at the end of 2022.
During his …
During his …
Soham offers yoga and mindfulness training for teens
A free, month-long pilot programme has paid dividends for Soham, the social enterprise that uses yoga and mindfulness to help young people grow into their best selves and live their best lives.
Tiffan…
Tiffan…
Butterfield up 63 cents on NYSE
The RG/BSX Index fell 0.65 of a point (0.03 per cent) to 2,401.42 after Watlington Waterworks Ltd. fell 55 cents (1.9 per cent) to close at $28.50, with its trading of 1,500 shares on the Bermuda Stoc…
Career move for Matthew Corbin
Matthew Corbin has joined Rawlinson & Hunter as trust services manager.
Mr Corbin joins the firm with 20 years of fiduciary and corporate experience, specialising in the formation and administrati…
Mr Corbin joins the firm with 20 years of fiduciary and corporate experience, specialising in the formation and administrati…
CFAs offer financial literacy course
CFA Society Bermuda has announced that the next financial literacy series, offered in partnership with the Bermuda College PACE programme, is to begin on September 28.
The series will run from 6pm unt…
The series will run from 6pm unt…
Essent Group adds to board of directors
Essent Group Ltd, the mortgage re/insurer based in Bermuda, has announced that Anu (Henna) A Karna has joined its board of directors.
Mark Casale, chairman and chief executive officer, said: “Henna br…
Mark Casale, chairman and chief executive officer, said: “Henna br…
BDA to connect in Las Vegas
The Bermuda Business Development Agency is to send a delegation to the InsureTech Connect event in Las Vegas next week.
BDA chairman Stephen Weinstein will speak on a panel entitled “Commercial Proper…
BDA chairman Stephen Weinstein will speak on a panel entitled “Commercial Proper…
Apex to service Laguna Bay’s new fund
An Australian agriculture fund manager has appointed Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global financial services provider, for the provision of fund administration services.
Brisbane-based Laguna Ba…
Brisbane-based Laguna Ba…
Crime cover to include employee theft
Counterpart, the AI-driven management liability insurtech, has launched crime coverage for small businesses backed by Bermudian-based Aspen Insurance.
The policy can be purchased on a stand-alone basi…
The policy can be purchased on a stand-alone basi…
Everest makes leadership appointments
Everest Reinsurance, the reinsurance division of Bermudian-based Everest Re Group, has made appointments to two key leadership roles in its international division.
Harald Jacobsen has been appointed s…
Harald Jacobsen has been appointed s…
Economic Development Department launches annual Reverse Pitch Competition
The Economic Development Department has launched the annual Reverse Pitch Competition.
Unlike a regular pitch competition, which involves participants presenting their business idea to potential inve…
Unlike a regular pitch competition, which involves participants presenting their business idea to potential inve…
The Harveys’ own game of thrones
Yolanda and Daron Harvey had to buy a cover for their car, because there is not much room in their garage any more. That is where they store all their thrones.
Since November 2020, the Warwick couple…
Since November 2020, the Warwick couple…
Bank share price slips on NYSE
The RG/BSX Index rose 9.30 (0.39 per cent) to close at 2,402.07, affected by Argus Group Holdings Ltd. which rose 39 cents (6.5 per cent) to $6.39 on a trading volume of 3,000 on the Bermuda Stock Exc…
Shareholders vote down activist resolutions
Shareholders of Bermudian-based R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd have voted against resolutions brought by activist investors seeking to remove William Spiegel as a director and to appoint Ken Randall.
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Aon hires new head of captives
Grainne Richmond has joined the Bermuda office of Aon as executive vice-president, head of captives.
She joins from Strategic Risk Solutions, where she served as a vice-president.
Ms Richmond was prev…
She joins from Strategic Risk Solutions, where she served as a vice-president.
Ms Richmond was prev…
Apex seeks more Nordic exposure
Apex Group Ltd, the Bermudian-based global financial services provider, has expanded its presence in the Nordics region with the launch of new services delivered from its office in Sweden.
The company…
The company…
Crypto asset writer expands capability
Evertas, the American crypto asset insurer with an island-based subsidiary licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, has added Australia and Hong Kong to the growing list of countries where it has t…
OTC nasal spray being tested against Covid-19
Bermudian-headquartered Altamira Therapeutics Ltd has reached its extended enrolment target of 160 confirmed subjects in its Covamid clinical investigation to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and ef…
EY to vote on possible firm split
Bermudian accountants and their global partners at one of the ‘Big Four’ accountancy firms will soon vote over a proposal for a strategic break-up.
The move by EY may mean new directions for the audit…
The move by EY may mean new directions for the audit…