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Bermuda’s important role in the captive insurance sector has been highlighted by the number of island-based executives included in this year’s Power 50 list.
Top of the pile is Peter Mullen, chief executive officer of Aon’s Global Captive and Insuran...
DATE: Jan 26, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Reinsurance
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
Having weathered the economic downturn, Polished nail boutique on Reid Street is coming back strong.
A year ago it opened a second outlet, The Waxing Room, in Washington Mall. Now, with the America’s Cup on the horizon and positive signs in the econo...
DATE: Jan 26, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Local Business
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
The three-strong team of healthcare reinsurance transferring from Hiscox Re to Ascot in Bermuda are looking to “develop innovative and high-quality products for clients and brokers”.
As reported by The Royal Gazette earlier today, the team is transfe...
DATE: Jan 26, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Reinsurance
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
A healthcare reinsurance team is transferring from Hiscox Re to Ascot in Bermuda.
However, the Hiscox group will continue to do healthcare insurance business in Britain and the US.
In a statement, Hiscox said: “We have been in discussions with the he...
DATE: Jan 25, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Reinsurance
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
A co-working shared office space in the centre of Hamilton will increase in size by 2,000 sq ft next week.
It is less than a year since Connectech opened its door as a technology incubator, encouraging collaboration and innovation, and also offering ...
DATE: Jan 24, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Local Business
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
Inflation fell to 1.7 per cent in November, down from 2.1 per cent the previous month.
A near 7 per cent decrease in the fuel adjustment rate, and lower cost of airfares and overseas accommodations were factors in the lower inflation figure.
The aver...
DATE: Jan 24, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
Specialised workers have been brought to the island to install a fibre network designed to measurably increase internet speeds in Bermuda.
Digicel Bermuda has hired a contractor to assist with the next phase of upgrading its internet infrastructure. ...
DATE: Jan 23, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
When I set out to fly from Bermuda to Britain, Iceland was not part of my travel plans, initially.
But a near $400 difference in fares swayed me to try the non-direct, longer route.
It was less convenient, it took longer and included a one-night over...
DATE: Jan 21, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Personal Finance
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
Financial results for the first nine months of 2016 show the property and casualty insurance industry was less successful when compared to the same period in 2015.
That is the finding of commentator Steven Weisbart, using data released by ISO, a Ver...
DATE: Jan 20, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Reinsurance
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
Business leaders and their staff are expected to do battle at bubble football, zorb racing and human bowling when the Xtreme Sports Games returns in April.
The inaugural games last year were hailed a success, bringing 16 companies and organisations t...
DATE: Jan 20, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Local Business
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil