Royal Gazette

Boutique airline BermudAir is a “highly motivated” company that is trying to do something for the island, according to its newly appointed president.
Nico Buchholz, who is also the deputy chief execut…

Ramiah Brangman is the recipient of the Robert Clements Scholarship, awarded by the Chubb Charitable Foundation-Bermuda.
Three other students — Najee Pitt-Clarke, Tylasha DeSilva and Keiran Smith — al…

The Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies has awarded $320,000 in scholarship funding to 17 students focused on careers in the island’s insurance sector.
“When I look around the room, I see another…

LOM Financial Group, the international financial services company headquartered in Bermuda, has reported that profits in the first half of 2024 were flat year-on-year at $2,142,272.
That compares with…

The economy and labour minister, Jason Hayward, has congratulated students who have been awarded the Department of Workforce Development’s 2024 scholarships.
“It is an honour and pleasure to recognise…

A Sandys pharmacist thinks it is time to consider overhauling Bermuda’s pharmacy legislation.
Pharmacy manager Krzysztof “Kris” Puciaty, said this was particularly true pertaining to new service addit…

Executives have been warned that the Bank of England could step in to limit the flow of assets overseas to places like Bermuda unless controls are increased to protect pension savers, according to a r…

Clarien Bank has installed solar panels to power one of its ATM’s making it Bermuda’s first to be directly powered by a renewable energy source, the company said.
The installation, at its Somerset Bri…

Securis Investment Partners, the UK-based insurance-linked securities manager with an office in Bermuda, is to merge with Zurich-headquartered Twelve Capital, the independent investment manager specia…

Enstar Group Ltd has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Sixth Street, the San Francisco-headquartered global investment firm, will acquire the Bermudian-based insurer for $5.1 bill…

Bermudian Christian Dunleavy has been appointed group president of Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd and chief executive officer of Aspen Bermuda Ltd.
Under the new leadership structure, and reporting to e…

Bermuda-headquartered SiriusPoint Ltd, a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, and Hellenic Hull Management, a marine hull and machinery underwriter in Greece and Cyprus, have today announced a stra…

Determined to stem the rising tide of lifestyle-related diseases in Bermuda, fitness instructor Dave Wolffe has opened a spinning studio in Warwick.
Clients of all fitness levels can book classes at S…

A development insurance company capitalised in part by the Bermuda Government has made payouts to four Caribbean islands impacted by Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 storm that swept across the region ea…

The financial performance of an island-based reinsurance company has been boosted by the results of a firm it acquired last year.
Last week RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd reported second-quarter net incom…

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “aa” (Superior) of Germany-based Munich Reinsurance Co and its subsidiaries, which includ…

KRyS Global, the international fraud investigation and dispute resolution firm, has appointed Joseph Sitholé to lead its Bermuda office.
He joins the firm from Calgary, Alberta, where he was a senior …

Barring any health issues, if you could buy a pill that made you live for a further 15 to 20 years, thus extending your life span to 110 to 115 years, would you buy it?
Ten years ago I would have said…

Dear Dave,
I’ve made a lot of stupid money mistakes in the past. Even though I finally paid off six figures in debt a few years ago and am in control of my finances for the first time in my life, I’m …

Chubb, the global insurer and reinsurer with operations in Bermuda, has reported second quarter net income of $2.23 billion, up 24.3 per cent year-over-year.
Core operating income was $2.2 billion, up…

Businesses in North East Hamilton are gearing up to join the Cup Match party.
The Court Street Market Association will stage its third annual Cup Match Extravaganza on Sunday from 1pm until 6pm.
Vehic…

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd has reported second-quarter net income available to common shareholders of $495 million, a jump of 159 per cent year-over-year.
Operating income in the quarter was $650.8 mi…

Applied Research Associates Inc has released its latest and most comprehensive version of HurLoss Hurricane Catastrophe Model software, including a greatly expanded full North Atlantic basin event set…

Engineering company iEPC Ltd has announced that Jamar Dill has earned an internationally recognised training award.
Mr Dill has achieved his ILM Level 3 — the ILM leadership training scheme is a progr…

Bermudian-based Vantage Group Holdings Ltd has bolstered its insurance leadership team with the appointments of Kelly Bellitti as chief pricing and portfolio actuary and Bermuda market veteran David V…

The impact of implementing Bermuda’s corporate income tax will come under the spotlight in a panel discussion at a major conference later this year.
In September, the island will host the Bermuda Capt…

Nick Moore has been appointed as chief executive in the Bermuda office of Aon.
On LinkedIn, the broker said: “Moore will lead Aon Bermuda’s Commercial Risk Solutions broking operations and have oversi…

Pension providers have said they will work with the Government to ensure fees comply with new government regulations.
Earlier this month, the Premier announced in the House of Assembly that pension ad…

Small-business owners are being encouraged to sign up for a course on how to use the accounting software QuickBooks.
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation has partnered with accounting firm Aba…

Cushi Ming has been designing Cup Match merchandise, on and off, for more than a decade.
This year’s T-shirts, hats and stickers clearly say “Somerset Cricket Club” and “St George’s Cricket Club”.
He…

Disruptive technology has been identified as a top emerging risk in a survey of risk managers.
The survey, conducted by the Casualty Actuarial Society and the Society of Actuaries, included input from…

Ignite Bermuda has launched its fourth Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme.
The eight-week scheme supports the development of young adults’ passion for entrepreneurship through workshops …

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of Bermudian-based Lion Reinsurance Company Ltd.
The outlook of these cred…

Law student Max Blakeney is the recipient of this year’s coveted Appleby Legal Education Scholarship worth $30,000, the law firm announced today.
The award is annual, with the possibility for renewal …

Nabors Industries Ltd, the Bermudian-domiciled energy technology company, has reported a second quarter net loss attributable to shareholders of $32 million.
That compares with a net loss of $34 milli…

Bermuda market veteran Conan Ward has been named interim CEO at Florida-based Solis Re.
Mr Ward succeeds company founder Andy Downey, who died earlier this month at the age of 58.
The interim boss has…

Longstanding rivals Somerset Cricket Club and St George’s Cricket Club are banding together to create an official Cup Match brand.
“We are really pushing forward with the establishment of a Cup Match…

Nico Buchholz has been appointed president and deputy chief executive of boutique airline BermudAir, the company announced today.
He brings more than 30 years of experience and expertise as an aerosp…

Bermudian-based Everest Group Ltd has made two leadership appointments to the company’s claims operations.
Everest said Andrew McBride has been promoted to group chief claims officer, where he will le…

Insurance company, Argus Group, announced today that its former chairman Sheila Nicoll, has died.
Paying tribute, Alison Hill, chief executive of Argus, said Ms Nicoll’s distinguished career and sign…

Clarien Bank has appointed Lola Myshketa as its new senior vice-president, head of private banking, the company said today.
According to a statement, Ms Myshketa will spearhead the strategic expansion…

An executive in the Bermuda office of Ariel Re has contributed to a chapter in a new book looking at how hurricanes and tropical cyclones are evolving, and have become more destructive.
Elizabeth Harr…

Veteran specialty market executive Toby Smith has joined Mosaic Insurance as Americas CEO.
The Bermudian-based company said Mr Smith, based in New York, is a top-ranking industry figure who will becom…

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “aa-” (Superior) of the operating subsidiaries of Bermudian-based Everest Group Ltd, incl…

SiriusPoint Ltd, the Bermudian-based global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has appointed Inmaculada Gonzalez as global head of ceded reinsurance, effective August 19.
Based in New York, Ms Gonzalez …

Bermudian-based Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd has appointed Tony Bishop as chief data and analytics officer.
In his expanded role, reporting to Rob Houghton, Aspen group chief operating officer, Mr Bis…

Many businesses are worried about the sustainability of their operations if costs continue to rise without corresponding increases in revenue, the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has warned.
Recently, the…

Butterfield Bank has reported net income for the second quarter of 2024 of $50.6 million.
That compares with net income of $53.4 million for the previous quarter, and $61 million for the second quarte…

Bermudian-based reinsurance firm Global Atlantic’s generosity to local scholarship programmes is paying off.
It has plans to expand its staff from 60 to 85 in the next year, with most of its new hire…

Bad weather in 2023, particularly severe convective storms, drove an average combined ratio for American homeowners’ insurers to 111 per cent, leading to credit rating downgrades for dozens of compani…