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Chaucer launches Bermuda branch with U.S. reinsurance focus

By Angelica | Nov 16, 2020 | Comments Off on Chaucer launches Bermuda branch with U.S. reinsurance focus

International specialty insurance and reinsurance group Chaucer plc has launched a U.S. reinsurance focused underwriting operation in Bermuda, from where it expects to write quota share and excess of loss business across property, casualty and specialty lines. Chaucer’s new reinsurance branch in Bermuda has been launched following the receipt of regulatory approvals from the Bermuda…

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Hurricane Iota could hit Category 5 before Central America landfall

By Angelica | Nov 16, 2020 | Comments Off on Hurricane Iota could hit Category 5 before Central America landfall

Hurricane Iota has rapidly strengthened into a major hurricane and will bring catastrophic and life-threatening impacts to a Central American region that has yet to recover from the impacts of recent storm Eta. Hurricane Iota formed in the Caribbean in recent days and is taking a similar path to major hurricane Eta that slammed into…

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7 Nutrients and Foods That Help Boost Productivity

By Angelica | Nov 16, 2020 | Comments Off on 7 Nutrients and Foods That Help Boost Productivity

This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Even though we all know that “you are what you eat,” there are times when that doesn’t stop us from reaching for a candy bar. Nutrition plays a huge role in how our brain functions, which can affect how we’re able to comprehend and answer questions and can help…

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The Most — and Least — Expensive Metros for New Renters

By Angelica | Nov 16, 2020 | Comments Off on The Most — and Least — Expensive Metros for New Renters

This story originally appeared on HireAHelper. The COVID-19 outbreak is poised to cause major migration shifts across the U.S. According to recent data, 22% of U.S. adults changed their residence or knew someone who did because of the pandemic. This represents a stark reversal from the longstanding trend of Americans staying put and could have…

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Allied World gets first cat bond at upsized $210m with reduced pricing

By Angelica | Nov 16, 2020 | Comments Off on Allied World gets first cat bond at upsized $210m with reduced pricing

Allied World is now set to secure its first slice of catastrophe bond backed reinsurance protection at the upsized target of $210 million, while the pricing for the 2001 CAT Re Ltd. (Series 2020-1)  transaction has now been fixed at the low-end of initial guidance, we’re told. Allied World Assurance Company (AWAC), a global insurance…

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TigerRisk hires O’Keefe from McKinsey as Head of Strategy

By Angelica | Nov 16, 2020 | Comments Off on TigerRisk hires O’Keefe from McKinsey as Head of Strategy

TigerRisk Partners LLC, the global risk, capital and reinsurance brokerage and advisory, has announced the hiring of Bill O’Keefe from consultancy McKinsey to become the firms new Head of Strategy. O’Keefe began his career on the broking and reinsurance side at Aon, but has since spent 8 years at McKinsey becoming Partner in 2017. At…

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Best of Artemis, week ending 15th November 2020

By Angelica | Nov 16, 2020 | Comments Off on Best of Artemis, week ending 15th November 2020

Here are the ten most popular news articles, week ending 15th November 2020, covering catastrophe bonds, ILS, reinsurance capital and related risk transfer topics. To ensure you never miss a thing subscribe to the weekly Artemis email newsletter updates or get our email alerts for every article we publish. Ten most read articles on Artemis.bm,…

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COVID-related stressors and increasing instances of substance abuse [PODCAST]

By Angelica | Nov 16, 2020 | Comments Off on COVID-related stressors and increasing instances of substance abuse [PODCAST]

“While the rise in substance use disorders during COVID will become more apparent as the pandemic eventually ebbs, the silver lining is that this is not a novel problem. We understand substance use disorders far better than we understand COVID-19, and we also know that one of the largest obstacles to treatment is the shame…

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The pedestal that’s killing doctors

By Angelica | Nov 15, 2020 | Comments Off on The pedestal that’s killing doctors

Doctors are often called “heroes” – a surprisingly uncomfortable label. Physicians are already tired of being held to a higher standard than the average person; raising the pedestal is problematic. While doctors are compassionate individuals who care about bettering lives and curing illnesses, we are also human. At the end of a standard workday, we…

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What type of tummy tuck is right for you?

By Angelica | Nov 15, 2020 | Comments Off on What type of tummy tuck is right for you?

You may already be aware of what a tummy tuck is and who should get one. One thing, perhaps, you’re confused about is what kind of tummy tuck would work best for you. If that is correct, worry not. We’ve got you covered. There are several different types of tummy tucks, each designed to address…

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