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Alkeme acquires Michigan-based Crawford Insurance Group
By Mia MacGregorApril 21 - (The Insurer) - Private equity-backed broker Alkeme Insurance has acquired Crawford Insurance Group, a Michigan-based personal and commercial insurance agency, expanding its presence in the Midwest. Founded in 2001, Crawford Insurance Group is licensed in 36 states, and se...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Bombardier, CIBC, National Bank of Canada
April 21 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies including Bombardier, CIBC and National Bank of Canada on Monday.HIGHLIGHTS * Bombardier BBDb.TO: CIBC cuts target price to C$106 from C$110* CIBC CM.TO: Jefferies cuts target price to C$8...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Trump to speak with Netanyahu on hostage deal, Iran, Axios reports
WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump planned to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal and the nuclear talks with Iran, Axios reported, citing two sources. The two leaders met at the White House two weeks ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
QUOTES-Reactions to the death of Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY, April 21 (Reuters) - Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said on Monday. He was 88, and had recently suffered a serious bout of double pneumonia. Following are reactions to his death: U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP &#...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Exclusive: Roberts to exit Conduit with Pritchard taking over as CUO
By David BullApril 21 - (The Insurer) - Conduit Re chief underwriting officer Gregory Roberts is leaving the reinsurer, with Nick Pritchard stepping into his position just weeks after it was confirmed that CEO Trevor Carvey was exiting.As previously reported, founding chairman Neil Eckert has taken ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
GameStop CEO must face Bed Bath & Beyond lawsuit
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, April 21 (Reuters) - Ryan Cohen, the billionaire chief executive of GameStop GME.N, must face a lawsuit by the company once known as Bed Bath & Beyond to recoup $47.2 million of profit from trading its stock before the home goods retailer went bankrupt.U.S. Distr...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
TREASURIES-US Treasuries yield rise as Trump ramps up attacks on Powell
By Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK, April 21 (Reuters) - Longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields rose as investors watched with concern the escalating Trump administration attacks on Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, that continued over the weekend and on Monday.The yield on the benchmark U.S. 10-ye...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Nationwide promotes Horsch to lead excess casualty underwriting and production
By Isha MaratheApril 21 - (The Insurer) - Nationwide has promoted its senior assistant vice president of excess casualty, Mary Horsch, to lead its excess casualty underwriting and production practice, replacing Glen Curley, who announced his retirement earlier in 2025. Horsch has over 23 years of e...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Kremlin says Putin proposes talks with Ukraine on civilian targets moratorium
MOSCOW, April 21 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin meant talks with Ukraine when speaking about civilian infrastructure strikes discussions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a Russian state television reporter on Monday.Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Putin says Easter ceasefire is over, Russia 'positive' on peace proposals
MOSCOW, April 21 (Reuters) - Fighting in Ukraine has resumed after the Easter ceasefire, Russia's President Vladimir Putin said on Monday, adding that Moscow was open to any peace initiatives and expected similar attitude from Kyiv. Both Ukraine and Russia accused each other of ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Pope Francis spent final day working, despite doctors' orders
Doctors had ordered two-months rest after surviving pneumoniaPope balanced convalescence with duties, senior cardinal says'He made sure we had a pope for Easter,' says biographerBy Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, April 21 (Reuters) - After spending more than five weeks in hospital for a bout...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Banyan Risk adds Aon’s Powell as first chief commercial officer
By Mia MacGregorApril 21 - (The Insurer) - Bermuda-based MGA Banyan Risk has appointed Jamie Powell from Aon to the newly created role of chief commercial officer, overseeing the firm’s global commercial strategy.Powell joins after more than a decade at Aon Bermuda, where he most recently served as ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Markel executive vice president Russo announces retirement
By Isha MaratheApril 21 - (The Insurer) - Markel executive vice president Robin Russo will retire after 32 years at the company, wrapping up his tenure by the end of May 2025."Thanks to (Russo's) deep expertise, industry knowledge, and leadership, he has helped support Markel’s growth and e...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Inszone acquires Missouri's Davidson Insurance Agency Group
By Isha MaratheApril 21 - (The Insurer) - U.S. broker Inszone Insurance Services has acquired Davidson Insurance Agency Group, a Davidson, Missouri-based specialist catering to the small business sector. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition by Inszone will allow David...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
CRC Group confirms hire of Aon's Jones with focus on driving strategic alignment with clients
By Isha MaratheApril 21 - (The Insurer) - CRC Group has hired Todd Jones, former executive vice president for risk capital at Aon, as its chief growth officer, confirming E&S Insurer's reporting. He will join in June and report to CRC Group CEO Dave Obenauer.Jones has over 20 years of exper...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Google settles India's antitrust probe in Android TV case
April 21 (Reuters) - India's competition regulator said on Monday it has approved the settlement proposal of Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google in the Android TV case, under which it had charged the company over anticompetitive practices. The Competition Commission of India had said the U.S. tech gi...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
APCIA warns of misleading narratives as Louisiana legislature discusses insurance reform
By Michael LoneyApril 21 - (The Insurer) - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) has said some of the debate around insurance reform in Louisiana’s legislature is misleading, while the trade body also called for legal system abuse reforms in the state.Louisiana’s 2025 legislat...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
NBA-Lakers' star power may not be enough against tenacious Timberwolves
By Rory CarrollApril 21 (Reuters) - Outworked and outplayed by Minnesota in Game One, the Lakers know they must find some toughness if they are to bounce back in the first round of the NBA playoffs while the league hopes LA's biggest stars stick around long enough to boost viewing figures.LeBron...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Russia's Putin says fighting resumes in Ukraine after Easter ceasefire
MOSCOW, April 21 (Reuters) - Fighting in Ukraine has resumed after the Easter ceasefire, Russia's President Vladimir Putin told a Russian state television reporter on Monday.He also told the reporter, Pavel Zarubin, that Russia was "positive" toward any peace initiatives.Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
