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Volleyball Teams Announced For Island Games

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Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:36:56 +0000

The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] has qualified 2 men’s and 2 women’s beach volleyball teams for the 2019 NatWest Island Games to be held on the island of Gibraltar from July 6-13, 2019. The NatWest Island Games brings together twenty four Island Nations and represents a unique opportunity for Bermuda to compete on a world […]

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BVA, BGA Donate To Bermuda Cancer & Health

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:24:59 +0000

The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] and BGA Wholesale Distributors donated $2,000 to Bermuda Cancer & Health following the SolRX Beach Tournament held last year. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association and BGA Wholesale Distributors have donated $2,000 to Bermuda Cancer & Health following the SolRX Beach Tournament held last year. The SolRX Beach Volleyball […]

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BVA Cancels All Events & Training Sessions

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:51:14 +0000

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] has made the decision to cancel all events and training sessions up to and including April 12th, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] is committed to protecting the health and safety of our members, the public and those associated with our […]

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Phillips Advances In Vilas Academy Tournament

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 11:43:03 +0000

Daniel Phillips recently began play in the main draw of the VI Guillermo Vilas Tennis Academy Trophy Junior Tennis Tournament. Phillips, playing in the Boy’s Singles 14 main draw, took on Roger Ferra from Spain. Phillips advanced in yet another three set battle, winning the first set 6-3 before Ferra won the second set 7-5. […]

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Daniel Phillips Advances In U/16 Tournament

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:27:49 +0000

Daniel Phillips began playing in his first Under 16 tournament as he took to the courts in Palmanova, Spain to compete in the Guillermo Vilas Tennis Academy Trophy. Playing in the Boys Singles 16 Qualifying Draw, the Bermudian tennis player took on Marko Hajduch from Slovakia. Phillips and Hajduch battled it out in a three […]

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Phillips Advances In Tennis Academy Trophy

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:06:27 +0000

Bermudian tennis player Daniel Phillips continued playing in his first Under 16 tournament, as he took to the courts in Palmanova, Spain to compete in the Guillermo Vilas Tennis Academy Trophy. Phillips –  playing in the Boys Singles 16 Qualifying Draw — took on Aryan Lakshmanan from India, where he won 6-4, 6-2. Related Stories […]

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Mallory Advances In Antigua & Barbuda Cup

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Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 11:27:45 +0000

Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory began competing in the Antigua & Barbuda Cup. In his first round singles match he took on Andy Zhu from Canada, advancing to the next round after winning in straight sets – 6-4, 6-1. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open Photos, Video, Results: Tennis Tournament Day […]

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Mallory Advances To Antigua Cup Doubles Final

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Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 13:56:41 +0000

Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory continued competing in the Antigua & Barbuda Cup Tennis Tournament, taking part in the doubles where he teamed up with John Chin from Jamaica. The pair took to the court for their semi-final battle against the number one seeds Christian Kuehne from Switzerland and Maj Tomac from Slovenia, with Mallory and […]

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Tennis: Mallory Advances To Another Finals

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:08:44 +0000

Trey Mallory and partner John Chin [Jamaica] have advanced to the ITF World Tour event in El Salvador after defeating Christopher Hech [Canada] and Ty Switzer [USA] 1-6, 6-1, 10-3. They will face #3 seeds Spencer Brachman and Maxwell McKennon [USA] in the finals today. Related Stories Tennis: Trey Mallory Reaches Quarterfinals Phillips Wins Tournament […]

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Olympics: Pearson Advances To Quarter-Finals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 06 Aug 2016 15:16:28 +0000

The Bermuda team has commenced competition in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, with rower Shelley Pearson advancing to the Rowing Women’s Single Sculls Quarter-Finals after finishing third in her heat this morning. Pearson delivered a time of 8:22.15 during the heats to advance to the next round. The photo below, courtesy of Patrick Singleton from […]

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Video: Pearson Has “Great” Olympic Experience

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 16 Aug 2016 01:00:03 +0000

Following her performance at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, rower Shelly Pearson says she enjoyed a “really great experience” and “learned a lot from the process.” Ms. Pearson — the first female rower to represent Bermuda — said, “It was great. It was a really great experience. I learned a lot from the process. […]

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Football: USL League Two Cancel 2020 Season

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:47:33 +0000

Last month, Bermuda’s Bascome FC football team — which was scheduled to make its debut this year – announced that they will take a hiatus from the USL League Two 2020 season with a commitment to return in 2021, and now the USL itself has announced the cancellation of the 2020 USL League Two season due to […]

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Photos/Video: Fire Safety Coloring Book Launch

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 28 Sep 2019 02:45:29 +0000

The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service [BFRS] held a launch for the second volume of their Fire Safety Activity and Coloring Book today [Sept 27] at the Hamilton Fire Station. Minister of National Security Wayne Caines joined Chief Fire Officer Lloyd Burchall, firefighters, former firefighters and family members at the book launch. The 32-minute live […]

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Melodye Van Putten To Launch New Book

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:28:46 +0000

Bermudian author Melodye Van Putten is getting set to launch her latest book, Deeply Personal: Musings in Short Stories and Poetry. Marking her twelfth book, she shares her passion for history, culture, education and honouring the ancestors, and also poses questions that are worthy of contemplation towards meaningful action, urging people to “read, think, act […]

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‘Beach Art’ Book Launch Set For February 20

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:36:06 +0000

Nicky Gurret will be launching a book titled Beach Art on Thursday, February 20 from 6.00pm to 7.30pm, organized by Friends of The Bermuda National Library. The event, being held at the upper level of the Bermuda National Library, will include a slide show, reception and book signing. A spokesperson said, “Beach Art, is a […]

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HSBC Bermuda Launches ‘Fairer Tales’ Book

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:44:47 +0000

HSBC has partnered with British children’s author, Emma Dodd,to launch a book entitled “Fairer Tales” which aims to “dismantle some of the more stereotypically held gender beliefs and educate children aged 5-7, about the importance of cultivating financial independence in women.” A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bermuda has announced the launch of their ‘Fairer Tales’ initiative […]

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‘Beach Art’ Set To Launch Online Tomorrow

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:49:35 +0000

Nicky Gurret will be launching her book Beach Art with online distributors tomorrow [April 22] in celebration of Earth Day. The book was originally launched on February 20 at the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperon said, “Earth Day is on April 22nd and it marks the 50th anniversary of this day. This is the day […]

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ICC Men’s Cricket National Squad Announced

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:14:19 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board today [Nov 20] announced the 15-person squad that will take part in the first series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B against Hong Kong, Italy, Jersey, Kenya, and Uganda. The series, taking place between December 1 and December 13 in Al Amarat City Muscat, Oman is the […]

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National Cricket Training Squad Announced

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:11:58 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board today [Feb 12] announced the squad that will train in the hopes to be selected for the 2020 Men’s National Cricket Team. In a meeting on Tuesday night, BCB president, Lloyd Smith outlined requirements of the training squad in front of the players, the board’s new executive members, high-performance committee, Selection […]

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Covid-19: Cricket Board Cancel Camps, Training

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:19:23 +0000

The Bermuda Cricket Board has canceled/postponed the Pee Wee Clinic, the Easter Action Cricket Camp, and the weekly Senior National Team training due to the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Due to the uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Executive of the BCB has decided to cancel both the Pee Wee Clinic and the […]

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ECB Cancel Player Contracts For The Hundred

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:50:32 +0000

The England and Wales Cricket Board [ECB] has cancelled contracts of the players — including Bermudian cricketer Delray Rawlins — who were due to participate in the inaugural edition of ‘The Hundred’ which was pushed to next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new 100-balls-per-side format, to be played by eight teams in separate […]

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Mendes Competes In Raven’s Last Chance

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 13:00:47 +0000

Brianna Mendes represented McGill University at the Raven’s Last Chance Track & Field Meet. In women’s 1500 meter run open preliminaries, Mendes finished 8th clocking a time of 4:50.45, and in the final she recorded a time of 4:50.73 to finish 8th. Related Stories Mendes Competes In Provincial Championships Famous Advances In NCAA Championships Famous […]

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Mendes Competes In Provincial Championships

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 12:00:14 +0000

Brianna Mendes –  representing McGill University –  competed in the RSEQ Provincial Championships. Mendes finished the women’s 1500m race in 17th place with a time of 4:57.47, and she also finished 11th competing in the women’s 3000m race stopping the clock in a time of 10:29.93. Related Stories Glasgow & Thomas College Fourth In Invitational […]

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Video: Caribbean Grand Prix Pro Launch

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 13:49:24 +0000

[Updated] A press conference is being held this morning [Oct 2] for the launch of the Caribbean Grand Prix Pro fitness show, with the IFFB Pro qualifier set to be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at CedarBridge Academy. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: […]

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Skyport Magic Mile Cancelled Due To Covid-19

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 22:10:47 +0000

The Skyport Magic Mile has been cancelled as a precaution due to health concerns regarding Covid-19. The event is organized by the Bermuda Pacers Track Club and sanctioned by the Bermuda National Athletics Association featuring more than 500 young people aged four to 15 years old participating each year in their respective age groups. It […]

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Bermuda Day Parade, Half Marathon Cancelled

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:09:58 +0000

“Regrettably against the backdrop of the COVID-19 global pandemic – we simply cannot proceed with hosting the Bermuda Day Parade this year,” Minister of Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said. “Heritage Month and its associated activities have always served as a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a Country to celebrate our […]

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‘Do Not Delay Non Covid Medical Emergencies’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:40:56 +0000

Noting that “much attention is rightly and currently on Covid-19,” the Bermuda Hospitals Board said that it is important to remember that people continue to have other medical emergencies, and urged the public “not to delay in getting medical attention for any medical emergency.” A spokesperson said, “While much attention is rightly and currently on Covid-19 cases, […]

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Family Centre Encourages Emotional Well-Being

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:42:00 +0000

Family Centre has provided an update on actions it is taking to support vulnerable families and children during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with a focus on emotional well-being via its ‘FC 5C Challenge.’ A spokesperson said, “As the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic take its toll on family life and the well-being of children, it […]

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Video: Govt Announce ‘Phased Reopening’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 01:30:56 +0000

[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [April 29] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update: Premier David Burt tweeted, “We have received 636 more Covid-19 test results. […]

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Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 20:30:42 +0000

[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [May 1] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update 7.50pm: Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Today there […]

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Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 20:35:26 +0000

The Government is holding a press conference this evening [May 4] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update 6.56pm: Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Between yesterday and […]

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Open Airways Medication Assistance Fund

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:01:49 +0000

In celebration of the World Asthma Day, Open Airways launched the Medication Assistance Fund, which is aimed at providing financial assistance to anyone with asthma or COPD who is experiencing economic hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic so that they will be able to purchase their prescribed inhalers to control their asthma or COPD. A spokesperson said, […]

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Video: Govt Press Conference On Covid-19

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:30:02 +0000

[Updated] The Government is holding a press conference this evening [May 6] to update the public on Covid-19. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below, and you can follow our live updates here. Update 7.23pm: Minister Kim Wilson’s full statement follows below: Good Afternoon, Today there […]

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Equestrian: Collins Competes In France

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Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:17:55 +0000

Annabelle Collins competed in the CDI3* Nice Autumn 2019 Dressage event in France. Competing on Joyero VG, Collins finished 12th in the Piste A – Grand Prix Class with a score of 67.587%. Collins and Joyero VG finished 4th in the Freestyle Test Grand Prix Level, the pair recorded a score of 71.725%. Related Stories […]

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Equestrian: Dressage Championship Cancelled

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:00:39 +0000

The 2020 Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championship for dressage, scheduled to be held in Michigan from August 4 to August 9, has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The United States Equestrian Federation announced that the 2020 Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championship for dressage, scheduled to be held in Michigan from […]

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Photos: New Boat Slip Service Launching Soon

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:12:29 +0000

Shakedown Bottoms Up Boat Works is the new revived traditional boat slip operation that is opening at Great Bay in St. David’s and is being run by well known charter fisherman David Barnes. Mr. Barnes explains the Barnes family has been working towards completion over the last two years, working on the project while operating […]

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Over 250 Delegates Attend Insurance Summit

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:49:53 +0000

Bermuda’s role on the world stage was celebrated at the PwC Insurance Summit, presented by the Financial Times on Thursday [Nov 7] at the Hamilton Princess. Now in its 14th year, the island’s premier insurance forum was presented by the Financial Times and two of its leading journalists along with PwC insurance leaders. Over 250 […]

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Industry Leaders Attend PwC Insurance Summit

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Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:38:12 +0000

With assets of $500 billion, life reinsurance is now the largest insurance sector by assets in Bermuda and could see even greater growth in the coming year, according to industry leaders speaking at the PwC Insurance Summit on Thursday, November 7. Moderating a session on life reinsurance, Colm Homan, Partner, Insurance, PwC Bermuda, noted that […]

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31% Not Current With Social Insurance Payments

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:19:11 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Nearly one in three employers and self-employed persons are more than 90 days behind on their social insurance payments. This comes from a Government spokesperson on the heels of accusations by staff at The Athletic Club that social insurance had allegedly been deducted from their pay cheques, but it had not […]

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AM Best Affirms Ratings Of StarStone Insurance

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 07 Dec 2019 11:00:03 +0000

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- [Excellent] and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” of StarStone Insurance Bermuda Limited [StarStone] [Bermuda] and its subsidiaries, StarStone Insurance SE [Liechtenstein], StarStone Specialty Insurance Company [StarStone Specialty] and StarStone National Insurance Company [StarStone National]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings [ratings] remains stable. […]

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Insurance Market Celebrates Reciprocal Status

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 13:30:16 +0000

Bermuda’s global insurance market praised the efforts of the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] and the strength of its regulatory regime in being granted Reciprocal Status, a new designation introduced this year, by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners [NAIC], the U.S. insurance regulatory body. Bermuda’s elevated status, effective 1 January 2020, makes it one of […]

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BILTIR Announces 11% Membership Growth

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Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:10:37 +0000

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has announced that membership grew by 11% in 2019. A spokesperson said, “The number of companies joining BILTIR, which represents the island’s long-term insurers and reinsurers who provide life and annuity products such as pensions, grew from 55 to 61 this year. “Five reinsurance companies – Fortitude […]

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AXA XL Reinsurance Leadership Team Changes

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 13:30:30 +0000

AXA XL has announced additional changes within its Reinsurance Leadership Team [RLT], effective January 1. A spokesperson said, “The changes are part of AXA XL Reinsurance’s simplified Reinsurance organizational structure which was announced in September. The structure is aligned around AXA XL Reinsurance’s key markets and intended to enhance the focus on its Payer to […]

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Hamilton Announce ILS Platform Developments

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 21:25:06 +0000

Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd today [Jan 7] announced that its insurance-linked securities [ILS] platform has a new name and a new lead executive. A spokesperson said, “Formerly called Hamilton Capital Partners, the platform is now Hamilton ILS. Hanni Ali moves from his role as Senior Vice President, Risk & Analytics, Hamilton Re, Ltd., to the […]

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ABIR Announces New Leadership Appointments

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 22:46:11 +0000

The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] today [Jan 8] announced a slate of new leadership appointments of member-company industry executives. Edward Mishambi of RenaissanceRe will become Chair of ABIR’s Policy Committee. The committee reviews insurance regulation in Bermuda and overseas, international regulatory standards, public policy in Bermuda, US natural disaster policy and regulation, […]

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Helix Underwriting Launches Bermuda Platform

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Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 12:05:53 +0000

Helix Underwriting Partners Ltd. [Helix] has received all necessary approvals to commence operations and has entered its first agency agreement to underwrite Middle Market Property Insurance on behalf of QBE in Bermuda. “Founded by industry veterans Claude Lefebvre, Nicholas Lucking and Neville Weston, Helix has been incorporated as the first multi-line independent Managing General Agent […]

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Insurance Insider Shortlists Lopes & Ramlal

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 12:03:46 +0000

The Insurance Insider, an insurance news organisation, has shortlisted two people from Bermuda – Melanie Lopes from Third Point Re and Sean Ramlal from Ascot Re – as finalists in the Underwriter Rising Star category in their inaugural US Honors Awards. The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony on April 23 in New […]

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Free Healthcare Insurance Webinar On April 15

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:16:31 +0000

A free webinar will be held on Wednesday [April 15] at 12.00pm to discuss “reinsurance, claim trends and the underwriting cycle in the Medical Professional Liability [MPL] market.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s healthcare insurance market will hold a free-to-join industry webinar on April 15 at 12.00pm AST to discuss reinsurance, claim trends and the underwriting […]

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Women In Reinsurance To Host Panel Discussion

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:03:32 +0000

Women in Reinsurance [WiRe] will be hosting a panel discussion webinar on Wednesday [April 29] at 4.00pm, exploring how the island’s re/insurance sector is faring during the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda’s Women in Reinsurance group is hosting a panel discussion via webinar on how the island’s re/insurance sector is doing in a […]

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BILTIR Board Cancels 2020 Conference

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 11:39:43 +0000

The Board of the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers & Reinsurers [BILTIR] has canceled the 2020 Bermuda International Life & Annity Conference due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The Board of the Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers has made the very difficult decision to cancel its 2020 Bermuda International Life […]

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