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Alta Signa grows cyber offering with Louche hire
By Ryan HewlettFeb 10 - (The Insurer) - European boutique MGA Alta Signa has added Audrey Louche to its growing cyber division as an underwriter.Based in France, Louche brings expertise in underwriting cyber risks, most recently at Cogitanda, Assurup and Chubb.In her new role, Louche will help to sh...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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Insurers pay out £585mn for UK weather claims in 2024: ABI
By Ryan HewlettFeb 10 - (The Insurer) - Insurers paid out £585mn ($723.9mn) for weather-related damage to policyholders’ homes and possessions in the UK over 2024, according to new data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) which issued a fresh call on government for greater investment into...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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BRIEF-Lithium Africa Resources Announces Intention To Complete Listing On A Canadian Stock Exchange
Feb 10 (Reuters) - Lithium Africa Resources Corp:LITHIUM AFRICA RESOURCES CORP. ANNOUNCES $6M EQUITY FINANCING AND INTENTION TO COMPLETE A LISTING ON A CANADIAN STOCK EXCHANGESource text: ID:nCNWVdGG6aReuters
Feb 10, 2025
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Epic expands private client practice with Chartwell acquisition
By Michael LoneyFeb 10 - (The Insurer) - Epic Insurance Brokers & Consultants has acquired Chicago-based Chartwell Insurance Services, which specialises in personal property and liability solutions for individuals and families.Epic said that the acquisition expands its private client practice, e...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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BRIEF-FDA Alerts Healthcare Professionals On Risk Of Medication Errors With Tranexamic Acid Injection Resulting In Inadvertent Intrathecal Injection
Feb 10 - FDA:FDA ALERT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ON RISK OF MEDICATION ERRORS WITH TRANEXAMIC ACID INJECTION RESULTING IN INADVERTENT INTRATHECAL (SPINAL) INJECTIONFDA: MEDICATION ERRORS DUE TO TRANEXAMIC ACID INJECTION BEING ERRONEOUSLY ADMINISTERED HAVE RESULTED IN SEVERE OUTCOMES, INCLUDING DEATH,...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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MS Amlin launches MENA-focused CPRI offering
By Michael JonesFeb 10 - (The Insurer) - MS Amlin has launched a credit and political risk insurance (CPRI) offering in Dubai as part of its expansion in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.The new offering will be led by Osama Elshiekh as senior underwriter for CPRI. He will report to Vi...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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South African rand firmer on Trump's new tariff threats
Updates prices, adds analyst comment to paragraphs 4-5By Tannur Anders and Sfundo Parakozov JOHANNESBURG, Feb 10 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand was slightly stronger on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced fresh tariff plans, adding to worries over a global trade war.At 1503 G...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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Mexico to await potential Trump steel, aluminum tariffs before reacting, president says
MEXICO CITY, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Mexico will wait to see if U.S. President Donald Trump announces tariffs on steel and aluminum imports before reacting, President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday.Trump is expected to introduce new 25% tariffs on Monday on all steel and aluminium imports into the Unit...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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Aviva names Fazzini-Jones as group COO
By Rebecca DelaneyFeb 10 - (The Insurer) - UK insurer Aviva has appointed Craig Fazzini-Jones as group COO, effective 1 March.As a member of Aviva's group executive committee, in his new role Fazzini-Jones will be responsible for overseeing Aviva’s transformation delivery, as well as procurement...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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Brazil denies report of potential tax on US tech firms after Trump steel tariffs
Updates with Haddad's remarks in paragraphs 2, 5 SAO PAULO/BRASILIA, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Brazil's finance minister rejected on Monday a report saying the country was planning to impose taxes on U.S. tech companies if President Donald Trump proceeds with plans to introduce a 25% tariff on a...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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BUZZ-COMMENT-With Fed, RBA, CPI risks looming AUD/USD bears should tread cautiously
Feb 10 (Reuters) - AUD/USD shorts may have reason to worry after losses driven by President Donald Trump's latest tariff salvo were erased Monday, and more upside could be on the way if bullish risks emerge from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, U.S. CPI and the RBA policy decision.Powell delivers semian...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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Energy Transfer signs natural gas supply agreement with CloudBurst
Adds shares in paragraph 2 and analyst comment in paragraph 7 Feb 10 (Reuters) - U.S. pipeline operator Energy Transfer ET.N on Monday entered into a long-term natural gas supply agreement with private, Denver-based company CloudBurst Data Centers for its development in Central Texas.Shares of th...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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EXCLUSIVE-Germany's Merck KGaA in talks to buy US biotech firm Springworks, sources say
Talks between Merck and Springworks are 'advanced', sources sayIf talks successful, deal could be announced in coming weeksSpringworks' shares jump as much as 39%U.S. company has market value of nearly $4 billion Springworks, Merck decline comment Adds share reactionBy Sabrina Valle and ...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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Lyft to roll out Mobileye powered-robotaxis 'as soon as 2026'
Updates share move in paragraph 2, adds details in paragraphs 3-5 Feb 10 (Reuters) - U.S. ride-hailing firm Lyft LYFT.O plans to launch "as soon as 2026" fully autonomous robotaxis in Dallas, powered by Mobileye's technology MBLY.O, CEO David Risher said on Monday.Shares of Lyft rose ...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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BRIEF-Immix Biopharma Receives FDA RMAT Designation For NXC-201
Feb 10 (Reuters) - Immix Biopharma Inc IMMX.O:IMMIX BIOPHARMA RECEIVES FDA REGENERATIVE MEDICINE ADVANCED THERAPY (RMAT) DESIGNATION FOR NXC-201, STERICALLY-OPTIMIZED CAR-T FOR RELAPSED/REFRACTORY AL AMYLOIDOSISIMMIX BIOPHARMA INC: ENROLLMENT IN NEXICART-2 STUDY ACCELERATING; NEXT UPDATE PLANNED FOR...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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EU says it would react to U.S. steel tariffs, awaits details
Adds EU on reciprocal tariffs, paragraph 5, steel export data, EU diplomat paragraphs 10-13By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Monday it would react to protect EU interests after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of impending metals tarif...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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Trump's policies could push up California wildfire costs by billions of dollars
By George AbbottFeb 10 - (The Insurer) - President Trump’s policies on tariffs and immigration rules could add billions of dollars to the recovery costs from the recent California wildfires, according to Robert Hartwig, former president of the Insurance Information Institute.Hartwig, now the Clinica...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
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US STOCKS-Wall St advances as Trump's tariffs lift U.S. steelmakers
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.T-Mobile rises on July launch for satellite-to-cell serviceMcDonald's posts biggest U.S. sales decline in nearly 5 yearsFed Chair Powell to testify before Congress this week Indexes up: Dow...Reuters
Feb 10, 2025
