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Award-winning socdoc finally gets Bermuda showing
An award-winning documentary film made by a Bermudian-based production company is to screen on the island for the first time.
It is the uncovered story of forced slavery in textile manufacturing at th…
It is the uncovered story of forced slavery in textile manufacturing at th…
Fintech leads newly funded venture capital
Venture capitalists, G2D Investments Ltd, has announced a first quarter 19 per cent decrease in global funding to start-ups, down to $143.9 billion compared to the record breaking 4Q21.
The first quar…
The first quar…
Bank stock improves on NYSE
The RG/BSX Index closed again unchanged at 2,218.00, after a day with no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited closed up 15 cents at $31.58 on the New Y…
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited closed up 15 cents at $31.58 on the New Y…
Monument Re widens its reach
Bermudian-domiciled Monument Re Group, the reinsurer and asset consolidator, has reached agreement with Zurich International Life Limited to acquire the closed book portfolio of ZILL’s Singapore long …
Tanker market quickly improving
Bermudian-based Nordic American Tankers Limited, the oil tanker company, expects better days ahead after reporting a net loss of $27 million for the first quarter of the year.
That compares with a net…
That compares with a net…
Career risk veteran joins board of Peak Capital
Bermuda market veteran Barry Zurbuchen has been appointed as a non-executive director to the board of island-based Peak Capital Ltd, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based global reinsurer…
Borr drills into promising projects after Q1 loss
The chief executive officer of Borr Drilling Limited, the oilfield services company based in Bermuda, remains optimistic despite a $51.3 million net loss reported by the company for the first quarter …
Axis benefits unit emerges with new leadership
Axis Insurance, the specialty insurance business segment of Bermudian-based Axis Capital Holdings Limited, is combining its corporate accident and supplemental health benefits business under a new nam…
Cat modelling impacted by climate change
Climate change has made a significant impact on the catastrophe modelling industry, a leader in the sector told a sold-out audience at the inaugural Bermuda Climate Summit.
Industry veteran Karen Clar…
Industry veteran Karen Clar…
SoftBank-backed Envelop Risk to augment island’s fintech potential
Poised for growth, a managing general agent backed by the Japanese multinational conglomerate holding company SoftBank Group Corporation, is pioneering a new insurtech strategy.
Envelop Risk has launc…
Envelop Risk has launc…
Butterfield shares closed higher
The RG / BSX Index Index closed unchanged at 2,218.00, after a day with no trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited closed up 61 cents at $31.43 on the New…
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited closed up 61 cents at $31.43 on the New…
Bank captives highly rated
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “a+” (Excellent) of Bermudian-based BNY Trade Insurance Ltd and The Hamilton Insurance C…
Höegh LNG merger worth $167.6m
Höegh LNG Partners LP, the Bermudian-based floating liquefied natural gas service provider, has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd, the island-registered company, i…
Directors returned to bank board
Ten directors have been re-elected by shareholders’ vote at the Annual General Meeting of The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited.
Re-elected at the meeting, which was held virtually, were Mich…
Re-elected at the meeting, which was held virtually, were Mich…
R&Q see business growth
Gross written premiums were up by 92 per cent for the first three months of the year in the programme management business of Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd, the Bermudian-based non-life…
Craigs promoted at Canopius Group
Bermudian-based Charles Craigs has been promoted to group head of reinsurance at Canopius Group, the global specialty re/insurer with an operation on the island.
The move comes as the Jersey-domiciled…
The move comes as the Jersey-domiciled…
BMG has been Dell distributor for 30 years
Bermuda Microsystems Group is celebrating 30 years of business this month with a brand update that the company says reflects where it is as a business today and where it’s heading in the future.
The c…
The c…
Reinsurers mull relief package from Florida lawmakers
Bermuda reinsurers may opt for declining participation in the Florida property market ahead of the projected above average Atlantic storm season forecast by climatologists.
Even after the Florida legi…
Even after the Florida legi…
Panel talks financial solutions at climate summit
There is a big opportunity for the insurance industry in the arena of “speeding up transition” to a low carbon economy, said Richard Dudley, global head of climate strategy at Aon.
Mr Dudley was speak…
Mr Dudley was speak…
Industry to seek more ILS solutions
A third of reinsurance buyers will buy more, or significantly, more reinsurance protection during his midyear renewal season, according to an industry survey.
While 22.5 per cent said they will buy le…
While 22.5 per cent said they will buy le…
First Atlantic Commerce joins fintech association
The Bermudian online payment solutions provider, First Atlantic Commerce, has announced an alliance with the FinTech Association of Trinidad & Tobago, a not-for-profit organisation that provides o…
Valaris grows leadership team
Three new members have been appointed to the executive management committee at Valaris Limited, the Bermudian-based offshore drilling company.
Chris Weber will join Valaris as senior vice-president an…
Chris Weber will join Valaris as senior vice-president an…
Latin American expansion for Bermuda insurer
The insurance division of Bermudian-based Everest Re Group Ltd has expanded into Latin America after receiving regulatory approval to operate in Chile.
Everest Insurance will do so under the name Ever…
Everest Insurance will do so under the name Ever…
Rating concerns over R&Q equity raise
The refusal by shareholders to sanction the sale of Bermudian-based Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd has had a negative impact on the ratings assigned to the company and three of its subs…
Are you prepared for hurricane season?
It struck in ferociously with 150mph winds in the late afternoon. The turmoil was relentless for 12 hours straight through the night.
On the shore line, solid stone homes collapsing under the assault …
On the shore line, solid stone homes collapsing under the assault …
Have a fun vacation – but make sure you can afford it
Summer’s just around the corner, which means you might be thinking about one of my favourite things: vacation! In fact, I always joke that vacation planning is basically one of my spiritual gifts. But…
Apex continues growth path
Apex Group Ltd, the global financial services provider established in Bermuda in 2003, has acknowledged its massive expansion since the close of recently announced acquisitions.
The business has grown…
The business has grown…
One Communications expands roaming destinations
One Communications has expanded their unlimited data carry-on roaming destinations to include Canada, the United Kingdom, and 15 island nations in the Caribbean.
This is in addition to unlimited data …
This is in addition to unlimited data …
MassMutual joins with fellow investor White Muntains
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company has joined Bermudian-domiciled financial services holding company White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd as an equity investor in Kudu Investment Management LL…
Aspen corrective action help solidify credit ratings
AM Best has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “a” (Excellent) of Aspen Bermuda Limited (ABL) and three related companies — Aspen Insu…
Bermuda Climate Summit will be back in 2023, say organisers
The Bermuda Climate Summit 2022 really “hit it out of the ballpark”, John Huff, Association of Insurers and Reinsurers president and chief executive officer, said at the close of the two-day event.
Th…
Th…
Hamilton Global invests millions in BSX parent
London-based Hamilton Global Opportunities plc has completed a second investment in Miami International Holdings Inc, the parent company of the Bermuda Stock Exchange, for $2.15 million through a seco…
Superior credit ratings affirmed for Partner Re on eve of sale
PartnerRe Ltd has had its ratings affirmed on the eve of its $9 billion sale to French mutual insurer Covéa.
AM Best affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer c…
AM Best affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer c…
Butterfield finishes up on the NYSE
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited finished up 88 cents or 2.98 per cent today to close at $30.40 on the New York Stock Exchange.
Meanwhile the Bermuda Stock Exchange was unchanged for the…
Meanwhile the Bermuda Stock Exchange was unchanged for the…
Seadrill posts quarterly profit as it emerges from reorganisation
Seadrill Limited, the offshore drilling company based in Bermuda which came out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy and provisional liquidation in February, has reported an operating profit of $42 million for th…
Avance Gas triples Q1 profits
Net profits more than tripled to $24.3 million in the first quarter of the year for Avance Gas Holding Ltd, the Bermudian-based company engaged in the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas.
That, …
That, …
Conyers announces 2022 legal education awards recipients
Conyers has announced the recipients of their Legal Education Awards for 2022, providing $70,000 in funding to five local law students.
Sierra Brangman was presented with the Conyers Legal Scholarshi…
Sierra Brangman was presented with the Conyers Legal Scholarshi…
Axis Capital honours top reinsurer with INSEAD support
Axis Capital Holdings Limited has announced a $250,000 endowment to international business school INSEAD to create a research fund on behalf of the company’s former chairman of the board.
The Michael …
The Michael …
Hamilton Princess hires top pr firm
A Madison Avenue agency, which specialises in travel and lifestyle public relations, has taken over as image maker for the Hamilton Princess Hotel.
Laura Davidson Public Relations was last year listed…
Laura Davidson Public Relations was last year listed…
Dame Flora wins Convex support for Paris Olympic bid
Convex Group Limited, the Bermudian-based international specialty re/insurer, has announced a partnership with Bermudian Olympic Games gold medallist triathlete Dame Flora Duffy.
For the next three ye…
For the next three ye…
Everest Re counts on new top actuary
Industry veteran David Harris has joined Bermudian-based Everest Re Group Ltd as senior vice president, chief reserving actuary, succeeding Ellen Edmonds.
He will report to Everest Group chief operati…
He will report to Everest Group chief operati…
Fitch upgrades Athene’s ratings
Bermudian-based life reinsurer and retirement services company Athene Holding Ltd and its subsidiaries have received credit ratings upgrades from Fitch Ratings.
Fitch upgraded the Insurer Financial S…
Fitch upgraded the Insurer Financial S…
Wildlife advocate tells local insurers to reduce climate risk
The head of the US National Wildlife Federation has encouraged insurance professionals to invest in ways to not just predict climate risk, but actually reduce it.
Speaking at the inaugural Climate Cha…
Speaking at the inaugural Climate Cha…
Bermuda can lead the world on climate risk, say CEOs
Bermuda can lead the world in tackling the challenges of climate risk, a leading insurance executive told a sold-out audience at the inaugural Bermuda Climate Summit today.
Speaking of climate risk on…
Speaking of climate risk on…