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Are we ever prepared for the worst? Last week, Thursday September 11, 2014, marked the 13th year since the assault on the US World Trade Center by terrorists using plane-filled human targets as attack weapons. Let us remember that day each and every...

Dear Dave, My husband and I have been living on a budget for a few months, and for some reason there seems to be leaks in our budget. It’s just a few dollars here and there, but added together it makes a huge dent. Can you give us some advice? ­— J...

WASHINGTON (Bloomberg) — The US Treasury Department said it’s considering ways to end a “loophole” that allows hedge-fund managers to avoid taxes by routing their investments through reinsurance companies in low-tax countries like Bermuda. The Treasu...

With ratings agency Fitch Ratings recently publishing an update of its methodology for rating insurance-linked securities (ILS), now is a good time to explore the rise of ILS from an unconventional form of risk transfer to the conventional method of ...

Hamilton Insurance Group is in exclusive talks with the parent company of Lloyd's managing agent Sportscover Underwriting Ltd and the parties expect to announce a deal soon. Hamilton CEO Brian Duperreault said he had been looking for the “right strat...

Horseshoe Group’s global business operations have been placed in the hands of Brenton Slade, who has been appointed chief operating officer. A spokesman said he will be responsible for leading the global business operations of the Horseshoe Group an...

A support group for widows is backing a life insurance awareness initiative. The Bermuda Chapter of Widows Wear Stilettos is co-hosting a series of lunch and learn events on the topic this month, along with Colonial Group International and law firm M...

A takeover of a Bermuda-based funds and insurance-linked securities firm could lead to a jobs boost in the sector. The boom in insurance-linked securities (ILS) was a key factor in the acquisition of a Bermuda-based funds firm, a top executive from a...

Part four — This is the last in the series on credit cards in BermudaCredit/debit cards for Bermuda residents: the question arises — do you really need them? And if you do, how should you manage them to your best ability? Why would I ask these questi...

The latest craze in housing is no small feat. The tiny house movement has taken downsizing to a whole new level. Build your own 150-square-foot haven for around $20,000, and say goodbye to your mortgage! Sounds great as long as you don’t mind compost...

By Naz Farrow The cost of healthcare is at last showing signs of levelling off, however there is little doubt that it is still one of the ‘big three’ issues facing the Island today. Alongside the economy and education, the cost of healthcare is a p...