News from November 2025
Ambassador Popolo presents credentials as U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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
By Globe Banner | Nov 6, 2025
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'
By M. G. Cunningham | Nov 5, 2025
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'
By Globe Banner | Nov 5, 2025
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.