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Protecdiv hires WTW's Puckett as EVP and public sector practice leader
By Isha MaratheMay 27 - (The Insurer) - Philadelphia-based Protecdiv has hired Tamika Puckett, former public sector division leader at WTW, as executive vice president and public sector practice leader. She will lead the development and execution of Protecdiv’s risk management strategies for public...Reuters
Tue, May 27
DIARY-Political and General News Events from May 27
May 27 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:Political and General News POL/DIARYTop Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY ---------...Reuters
Tue, May 27
King Charles expresses love for Canada, says it will remain 'strong and free'
OTTAWA, May 27 (Reuters) - King Charles, speaking during a symbolic visit to show support for Canada at a time it has faced U.S. annexation threats, on Tuesday expressed his love for Canada and said the country would remain "strong and free".Charles, Canada's head of state, is the first ...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Thielen: Liberty Mutual has cyber growth ambitions but will put profitability first
By James ThalerMay 27 - (The Insurer) - Liberty Mutual has ambitions to build upon its top 15 position in the cyber market, with the company's incumbent position across P&C classes and account sizes meaning it can compete effectively, but underwriting profitability remains paramount, Patrick...Reuters
Tue, May 27
US-backed Gaza aid group says demand on Tuesday led to action to avoid casualties
UNITED NATIONS, May 27 (Reuters) - The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said the volume of people seeking aid at its distribution site was so great at one point on Tuesday that its team had to pull back to allow people to "take aid safely and dissipate" and to avoid casualties.It als...Reuters
Tue, May 27
TSMC still evaluating ASML's 'High-NA' as Intel eyes future use
By Nathan Vifflin AMSTERDAM, May 27 (Reuters) - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (2330.TW), the world's largest contract chipmaker, is still assessing when it will use ASML's cutting-edge high numerical aperture (NA) machines for its future process nodes, an executive said on Tuesday...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Auto File-The trade war rollercoaster returns
By Victoria Waldersee, Autos Correspondent, BerlinGreetings from Berlin!It seems the rollercoaster ride of tariff announcements and about-turns has returned. Coming back to my inbox after a three-day news reprieve from Friday to Sunday, I found a flurry of e-mails and expressions of panic at the pos...Reuters
Tue, May 27
US Supreme Court spurns Native American challenge to Rio Tinto's Arizona copper project
Trump administration seeks to allow the mine's developmentJustice Gorsuch compares outcome to demolishing a cathedral Local mayor welcomes mining project as "an economic boon"By Nate Raymond, Ernest Scheyder May 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to hear a Nativ...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Lloyd's turnover continues as AIG's Donadini succeeds Bucks as chief investment officer
By Rebecca DelaneyMay 27 - (The Insurer) - The recent run of changes to Lloyd's executive team has continued with Eleanor Bucks stepping down from her role as chief investment officer, to be succeeded by AIG's Guillermo Donadini.Donadini most recently held the chief investment officer role f...Reuters
Tue, May 27
US Supreme Court rejects case about student's 'There are only two genders' T-shirt
Student says ban violates Constitution's First AmendmentMiddle school pupil was 12 when he wore the t-shirtSchool was concerned over effect on transgender students By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to hear a student's challenge on fre...Reuters
Tue, May 27
US Supreme Court spurns Native American challenge to Rio Tinto's Arizona copper project
Trump administration seeks to allow the mine's developmentJustice Gorsuch compares outcome to demolishing a cathedral Local mayor welcomes mining project as "an economic boon"By Nate Raymond, Ernest Scheyder May 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to hear a Nativ...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Revau Canada names Tejani president and COO as Raymond heads to the US
By Chris MunroMay 27 - (The Insurer) - Expansive MGA Revau has appointed Rahim Tejani as president and chief operating officer of its Canadian operation.Rahim, who joined Revau in 2023 after a decade at broker BFL Canada, has served as the company’s COO since May 2024.From June 15, the Toronto-based...Reuters
Tue, May 27
ADVISORY-Incorrect alert on Macy's withdrawn
May 27 (Reuters) - An alert on UBS cutting target price on Macy's Inc M.N was published incorrectly and has been withdrawn. The price target action was for Salesforce Inc CRM.N, a different company. For the correct alert on Salesforce, click (here).STORY_NUMBER:AZN3WFX8LSTORY_TIME:[02:18:10]Reuters
Tue, May 27
CORRECTED-ANALYSIS-Ecstasy and bribery accusations in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial bolster racketeering charge
Racketeering law brings in sweeping range of evidenceCombs has pleaded not guilty to five felony countsJury hears break-in, bribery allegationsBy Jack Queen May 27 (Reuters) - Two weeks into the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, witnesses have accused the hip-hop mogul of every...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Amwins CEO: retail consolidation is a positive as dedicated wholesalers continue to deliver value
May 27 - (The Insurer) - Amwins CEO Scott Purviance has said the wave of large-scale M&A in the retail broking space will help deliver better overall solutions to clients, and joined other leaders in highlighting the value that dedicated wholesalers and the E&S market continue to bring to th...Reuters
Tue, May 27
E&S Insurer panel: tech focus on speed, data and decision-making
May 27 - (The Insurer) - Primary areas of focus for investment in technology include greater efficiencies around submission flow, speeding up responses to distribution partners, harnessing data, and aiding decision-making, according to wholesale and E&S carrier leaders.Speaking on E&S Insure...Reuters
Tue, May 27
ADVISORY-Incorrect alert on Genpact Ltd withdrawn
May 27 (Reuters) - An alert on UBS raising target price on Genpact Ltd G.N was published incorrectly and has been withdrawn. The price target action was for Signet Jewelers Ltd SIG.N, a different company. For the correct alert on Signet Jewelers, click (here).STORY_NUMBER:AZN3WFX8MSTORY_TIME:[02:18:...Reuters
Tue, May 27
US Health Secretary Kennedy Says Covid Vaccine Recommendations For Healthy Children, Pregnant Women Removed
May 27 (Reuters) - US Health Secretary Kennedy:US HEALTH SECRETARY KENNEDY: COVID VACCINE FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN, PREGNANT WOMEN REMOVED FROM CDC RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE - X POSTReuters
Tue, May 27
US drops COVID vaccine recommendations for healthy children, pregnant women
May 27 (Reuters) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped recommendations for routine COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women and healthy children, U.S. health regulators said on Tuesday. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a video posted on X that the vaccines have been ...Reuters
Tue, May 27
