13 04, 2026

People Moves: Everest’s Izzo Joins AXIS as CCO; Liberty Mutual Elects Canney to Board of Directors

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Everest’s Izzo Joins AXIS as Chief Commercial Officer AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda, appointed Anthony Izzo as chief commercial officer. Izzo will report directly to Vince Tizzio, President and CEO of AXIS, and will work out of …

10 04, 2026

US E&S Growth Slows Again; Declining Berkshire Volume Tops Leaders

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A recent analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence reveals that the pace of growth in the U.S. excess and surplus lines market slowed to 7.8% in 2025, marking the first single-digit growth rate recorded since 2017. Previous reports from S&P …

10 04, 2026

A Toll for Using Hormuz Would Be a ‘Dangerous Precedent’, UN’s Ship Agency Says

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Imposing a toll on ships sailing through the critical Strait of Hormuz would “set a dangerous precedent” and countries should not impede freedom of navigation, the UN’s shipping agency said on Thursday. Iranian officials have raised the idea of charging …

10 04, 2026

Oil Climbs as Strikes on Saudi Facilities Stoke Anxiety, Hormuz Near Standstill

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Oil prices climbed on Friday, driven by fresh anxiety over supplies from Saudi Arabia and as tanker traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz remained largely frozen. Prices were still headed for a loss as nerves eased over a fragile …

10 04, 2026

Dubai’s DIFC Introduces Temporary Economic Support for Business, Retail Community

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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) said on Thursday it was introducing a package of temporary relief measures to support its business and retail community “as the region emerges from the current environment.” The measures, effective immediately, include flexible payment plans …

10 04, 2026

Zurich Austria Launches Branch in Poland

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Zurich Austria has launched a branch in Poland, marking Zurich Insurance Group’s entry into the Polish corporate insurance market. The local team combines knowledge of the Polish market with the global competitive strength of the Zurich Insurance Group, Zurich said. …

10 04, 2026

Abbott Jury Awards at Least $53 Million in Infant-Formula Trial

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Abbott Laboratories said it faces a jury award of at least $53 million over claims by four mothers that the company hid risks its premature-infant formula can cause a bowel disease which creates serious health issues for frail babies. Jurors …

10 04, 2026

Colorado State Forecasters See Below-Average Hurricane Season

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Weather forecasters from Colorado State University said on Thursday the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season was expected to fall below historical averages because of an El Nino formation sending winds across the southern U.S. that could rip apart tropical storms. “While …

10 04, 2026

Big Tech Puts Financial Heft Behind Next-Gen Nuclear Power as AI Demand Surges

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Big Tech is reshaping the funding landscape for new nuclear technologies as it seeks to bolster electricity supply for power-hungry AI data centers, inking deals that offer nuclear companies both funding and a clearer path to making money. Several U.S. …

10 04, 2026

Prosecutors to Subpoena Tiger Woods’ Rx Drug Records After Florida Arrest

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Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods ‘ prescription drug records from a pharmacy, a week after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Prosecutors in Florida on Tuesday said they planned to …