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Bermudian-based Alpha Innovations and Apex Group have announced their collaboration to support the launch of Strada Digital Masterpieces, a tokenised fine art fund.
Its corresponding master fund has a…

The Bermuda Monetary Authority’s operational cyber-risk management code of conduct has come into force for banks and deposit companies on the island.
The coming into force follows recent amendments to…

SiriusPoint Ltd, the Bermudian-based global specialty re/insurer, has appointed Bobby Heerasing as active underwriter of Lloyd’s Syndicate 1945.
Mr Heerasing joined SiriusPoint in October last year wi…

AM Best has downgraded the long-term issuer credit rating of Sompo International Holdings Ltd, the Bermudian-based re/insurer, from “a” (Excellent) to “a-” (Excellent).
The agency said the downgrade i…

The Association of Bermuda International Companies has appointed Wayne Smith to be the organisation’s next executive director.
Mr Smith, whose career has spanned the public and private sectors, will j…

White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd, the Bermudian-domiciled financial services holding company, has announced the final results of its “modified Dutch auction” tender offer.
Based on the final count …

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is among the nominees in the “best social media of an historic hotel” category for the 2022 Historic Hotels Worldwide Awards of Excellence.
The Princess, which opene…

Bermudian-based Höegh LNG Partners LP, the floating liquefied natural gas service provider, has announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition by Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd.
Höegh LNG ac…

The Association of Bermuda International Companies is promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within its membership.
Abic’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, formed in 2017, has worked at HR and C-…

After a ten-month hiatus, Temptations Cafe has reopened at 18 Wellington Street, in the town of St George.
Juilette Hoerrmann ran the eatery for 17 years on York Street. She retired in 2019, and her …

Of all the competencies that we value in leaders, it is the ability to inspire and be inspirational that rises to the top. To some this is natural, to others, it is learnt and practised.
This is a co…

This may not be electrifying news to island residents, but Bermuda has been found to be the most expensive place in the world to run appliances.
Research by William Russell, the UK-based insurer, look…

Ignite will commence the 6th cohort of the core accelerator programme October 4 with boot camp for 34 new members.
The “Fuel Your Ambition Series” starts online October 19 for over 40 new members.
Ign…

The venture capital arm of a Bermudian-based company has led a $15 million Series A funding round by the fintech company Inclined Technologies Inc.
Inclined said it aims to democratise a $150 billion …

On April 18 2022, a financial literacy contest was announced for all readers of this Moneywise column, seeking five winners.
The contest invited any interested contestants to describe in 200 words or …

Inflation: it’s a constant news headline, the joke of every meme, and the word we curse under our breath every time we have to put the fancy bacon back on the shelf and grab the generic turkey bacon i…

With a total trade volume of just 1,354 shares valued at $44,592.10 on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the RG/BSX Index closed unchanged for the week, without the benefit of a Friday session.
The market w…

AM Best has upgraded the credit ratings of Ardellis Insurance Ltd, the Bermudian-based Class 3A insurer.
The agency has upgraded the company’s financial strength rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excel…

White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd, the Bermudian-domiciled financial services holding company, has announced the preliminary results of its “modified Dutch auction” tender offer to purchase up to $5…

AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit ratings of “a” (Excellent) of the operating subsidiaries of Essent Group Ltd, the mortgage re/insure…

Bermudian-domiciled White Mountains Insurance Group has contributed a slice of a $315 million Series D round of funding raised by Pie Insurance, the insurtech company specialising in workers’ comp ins…

Natasha Scotland Courcy has been elected as chairwoman of the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers at the organisation’s annual general meeting.
Ms Scotland Courcy, who is senior vi…

Bermuda is already preparing for Hurricane Fiona, scheduled to bring a period of hurricane-force winds in the early hours of Friday.
There was a line out the door at Masters Home Centre on Dundonald S…

The US Federal Reserve, the country’s central bank, boosted its benchmark overnight interest rate by 75 basis points on Wednesday — and said further rate hikes are anticipated.
In Bermuda, the Bank of…

A London investment chief in Bermuda this week criticised US president Joe Biden for what some have described as careless remarks during an interview on the CBS television news show 60 Minutes, aired …

The RG/BSX Index closed unchanged at 2,375.41 with no trading activity on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited finished 69 cents higher at $34.33 at the close of …

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation is accepting applications for its Enterprise Bermuda Accelerator programme.
The six-to-seven-month intensive programme provides support to small and medium…

The US Federal Reserve, the country’s central bank, boosted its benchmark overnight interest rate by 75 basis points today – and said further rate hikes are anticipated.
The three-quarters of a percen…

Global speciality insurer SiriusPoint Ltd has partnered with Insurate Inc, a newly launched managing general agent, specialising in workers’ compensation insurance.
Insurate is focused on small and mi…

Small businesses can enter this week to win a free data privacy course that prepares them for new privacy laws for all Bermuda businesses.
When the new Personal Information Protection Act comes online…

As Hurricane Fiona heads on a path northward, a Bermudian-based company and an American university have announced the launch of a hurricane-focused research collaboration.
Aeolus Capital Management Lt…

Elementum, the US-based alternative investment manager with an affiliated operation in Bermuda, has announced that Douglas Duncan has joined their senior team in the firm’s Chicago headquarters as chi…

Strategic Risk Solutions, the world’s largest independent insurance company manager, has announced that Bermuda market veteran Brad Meindersma has joined as the president of SRS Managers (Canada) Limi…

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…

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…

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…

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 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

We Bermudians do have a unique culture, no question about it. Our music is unique, influenced from many sources: yet stands on its own identity as local musicians will make melodies individualistic, a…

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…

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 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…