Cheryl Pays Homage To One Of Her Most Iconic Memes In New Deliveroo Ad
Between her unfiltered appearance in the Girls Aloud doc Off The Record, her enthusiastic takes on The X Factor and the countless TV interviews she’s given over her years in the spotlight, Cheryl Tweedy is something of a one-woman meme machine. And for her new collaboration with Deliveroo, the Fight For This Love singer is…
Why Isn’t Matthew Perry’s Dad In Netflix’s New Documentary? Friends Star’s Sister Explains
Matthew Perry’s sister has said that their father would have been involved in the new Netflix documentary about the late Friends actor had he been well enough. Earlier this week, the three-part doc The One About Matthew Perry was made available to stream on the global platform. The documentary features contributions from many key figures…
Bank of England warns climate risks could widen UK insurance gaps
The Bank of England, the UK’s central bank, has warned that climate change could widen the UK’s insurance protection gap, leaving more households exposed to the financial costs of flooding as extreme weather events become more damaging. In a speech delivered by James Talbot, the Bank’s Executive Director for International, at a sustainable finance conference…
Selective Insurance appoints Jake Rothfuss as EVP of Standard Lines
Selective Insurance Group, Inc., a US insurance provider operating across commercial and personal lines, has named Jacob E. “Jake” Rothfuss as its new Executive Vice President (EVP) and President of Standard Lines. Rothfuss will be responsible for overseeing its Standard Commercial Lines and Standard Personal Lines operations, reporting directly to John J. Marchioni, Chairman, President…
Insurwave relaunches platform to make dynamic risk measurable
Insurwave, a provider of AI-powered, real-time risk intelligence for specialty risk, has announced a powerful update and relaunch of its dynamic risk platform, connecting insurers, brokers and fleet owners to measure dynamic risk in real time, alongside a new brand identity. The relaunch introduces four modules covering Aviation and Marine. Track & Cover gives fleet…
Why This Election Might Be The Most Pivotal In Israel’s History
Israeli voters will head to the ballot box today in the country’s first legislative election since its war with the Palestinian militants Hamas began. The conflict, which broke out on October 7 2023, has engulfed Gaza, while also creeping into Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen – and attracting international condemnation. Now Israeli prime minister Benjamin…
EU unveils climate resilience framework with re/insurance protection gap in focus
The European Commission has presented an EU Framework for Climate Resilience to strengthen Europe’s ability to anticipate, prepare for and manage climate risks, highlighting re/insurance as a “crucial element” in this equation. The framework reportedly aims to embed climate resilience across EU policies, support local and regional authorities, and encourage private-sector investment in adaptation, with…
What Every Number On Plastic Recycling Signs Actually Mean
You know those little triangles with three arrows that you sometimes see on plastic containers? I always figured those meant an item was recyclable, and I didn’t pay any attention to the numbers that lie inside. But as it turns out, these can sometimes be a “Resin Identification Code”, and the digits they contain could…
Lockton appoints Sara Romine as Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary
Lockton, a privately held, independent insurance brokerage, has appointed Sara Romine as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, with the appointment taking effect on 1 November 2026. Romine will oversee its global legal operations, offering strategic advice and managing oversight of risk and compliance across the business. She will take over from…
Amynta Group completes acquisition of specialty MGU Southern States Underwriters
Amynta Group, an insurance services provider, has completed its acquisition of Southern States Underwriters and SSC Insurance Agency (collectively, Southern States Underwriters). In August 2026, Amynta Group announced that it had agreed to acquire Southern States Underwriters. Founded in 1953, Southern States Underwriters is a specialty managing general underwriter (MGU) providing commercial property and casualty…
