How a group of veterans helped a U.S. service member's mother get out of war-torn Gaza


Zahra Skaik, a 44-year-old Palestinian woman who fled Gaza City, escaped the war thanks to her American sons – one of whom is a specialist in the U.S. Army. Margaret Brennan sat down with Skaik recently as she described how she left Gaza with nothing but a small backpack and the same clothes she had […]

HUB secures minority investment of $1.6bn reaching $29bn valuation


Hub International Limited (HUB), a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, has secured a minority common equity investment of approximately $1.6 billion, valuing HUB at a $29 billion total enterprise valuation. T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc., Alpha Wave Global, and Temasek are leading the investment through their advised funds and accounts. Additional new […]

Retired Army general says country is in a “crisis of character”


Retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal, who served for 34 years before retiring in 2010, says the country is experiencing a “crisis of character.” His latest book, “On Character: Choices that Define a Life,” is a deeply personal exploration on the idea of character and what he believes defines it.

What to know about the first cervical cancer test that can be conducted at home


About one out of every four women in the United States aren’t up-to-date on their cervical cancer screenings, which is about 21 million women. Teal Health received FDA approval for the first cervical cancer test that can be conducted at home. Teal Health CEO Kara Egan and Dr. Celine Gounder discuss the potential impact.

Ivans Index shows y-o-y increase in premium renewal rates in April


Ivans, a division of Applied Systems, has reported a year over year increase in average premium renewal rates across all major commercial lines of business, except for Workers’ Compensation which experienced a decrease in April. Month over month, General Liability, Commercial Property, and Umbrella experienced increases in premium renewal rate change, while Commercial Auto, BOP […]

DWF names Kathleen Buck as President of US Claims team


DWF, a provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced the appointment of Kathleen Buck as President of its US claims team within the Claims Management and Adjusting (CMA) division. With a wealth of experience in the insurance sector, Buck has a strong background in claims management. She previously served as Vice President of […]

KatRisk acquires location intelligence & property risk assessment firm Gamma


Catastrophic risk modelling software provider KatRisk has acquired Gamma, a location intelligence and property-level risk assessment firm. According to KatRisk, the acquisition strengthens its commitment to innovation, enhances its technical expertise, and expands its global footprint. KatRisk plans to integrate Gamma’s capabilities in property-level visualisation to deliver intuitive map-based risk insights, dynamic dashboards, and advanced spatial […]