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News from November 2025


Ambassador Popolo presents credentials as U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands

Ambassador Popolo has officially presented his credentials to His Majesty The King of the Netherlands.


Kenneth A. Howery arrives in Copenhagen as new U.S. ambassador-designate

Kenneth A. Howery, the newly confirmed U.S. Ambassador-designate to the Kingdom of Denmark, has arrived in Copenhagen.


Kenneth A. Howery named U.S. Ambassador designate to Denmark

Kenneth A. Howery has been named as the U.S. Ambassador designate to the Kingdom of Denmark.


U.S. Consulate General issues alert ahead of planned demonstration in Sydney

A demonstration is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. near the Chinese Gardens, Expo Centre, and International Convention Centre in Sydney.


WhatsApp launches dedicated app for Apple Watch with messaging features

WhatsApp has announced the release of a new app designed for Apple Watch, allowing users to manage their WhatsApp chats directly from their wrist.


Facultative reinsurance gains importance as a strategy for APAC insurers

Facultative reinsurance is becoming a more strategic element for insurers in the Asia-Pacific region, according to industry leaders.


German SMEs show resilience but face low investment appetite amid economic headwinds

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany have demonstrated stability during a period of economic challenges, according to the latest KfW SME Panel.


Howden Re leaders discuss shifts in Asia-Pacific reinsurance market

Asia-Pacific’s reinsurance market is undergoing notable changes, according to Howden Re’s regional leaders.


Expert warns that weakening pillars threaten future of US dollar dominance

The global financial system is facing increasing uncertainty as the dominance of the US dollar comes under pressure, according to Dennis Snower, an International Research Fellow at the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School and Professorial...


Howden Re executives discuss natural catastrophe resilience in Asia-Pacific

In a recent roundtable discussion with The Insurer, three leaders from Howden Re: Global Reinsurance Broker & Advisor examined the challenges and progress in improving resilience to natural catastrophes across the Asia-Pacific region.


Morgan Stanley survey finds education gaps in Taft-Hartley retirement plan management

Morgan Stanley Institutional Consulting Solutions has released the results of its 2025 Taft-Hartley Survey, which provides a detailed look at how Taft-Hartley retirement plans are responding to shifting economic conditions and evolving priorities.


KfW IPEX-Bank joins consortium for major German wind farm repowering project

KfW IPEX-Bank is providing about EUR 110 million as part of a consortium supporting the expansion of wind energy in Germany.


Thammanoon Sriroj leads after second round of Fubon Senior Open

Defending champion Thammanoon Sriroj of Thailand leads the 2025 Fubon Senior Open after a strong performance in the second round at TGCC.


Thammanoon Sriroj wins back-to-back titles at Fubon Senior Open in Taipei

Defending champion Thammanoon Sriroj of Thailand secured his second consecutive Fubon Senior Open title in Taipei, finishing with a final round score of 68 for a total of 207 (-9).


Expert explains psychological roots behind popularity of ghosts and supernatural creatures

The concept of ghosts and other supernatural beings remains popular because they challenge our basic expectations about the world, according to Harvey Whitehouse, author of "Inheritance: The Evolutionary Origins of the Modern World."


Australian job ads fall for fourth straight month amid mixed sector performance

ANZ-Indeed Australian Job Ads experienced another monthly decrease, falling by 2.2 percent in October after a revised 3.5 percent decline in September.


Siemens study finds rising focus on national energy resilience ahead of COP30

A new study commissioned by Siemens, the Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025, has found that energy resilience is becoming a top priority for governments and industry leaders worldwide.


Howden Re CEO discusses future strategies and collaboration in reinsurance market

Howden Re CEO Tim Ronda recently appeared on The Voice of Insurance podcast to share his perspective on the current state and future direction of the reinsurance sector.


KnowledgeLake executive on tort reform: Egregious monetary rewards from litigation abuse 'harm society at large'

Quentin Kramer, Senior Account Executive at KnowledgeLake, said that tort reform is necessary to address escalating malpractice insurance costs and excessive litigation that place financial strain on practitioners and society.


Live Insurance News editor on Florida homeowners market: 'Recent legislative reforms are starting to pay off'

Security First Insurance's recent filing for an 8% statewide homeowners rate decrease could provide significant relief to numerous Florida households, according to Loreen West, Editor of Live Insurance News.