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Howden Re leaders highlight international growth amid shifting reinsurance landscape
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Howden Re International’s CEO, Massimo Reina, and Deputy CEO, Sebastian Cooke, discussed the company’s recent growth and the changing reinsurance market in an interview with The Insurer.
Swiss Re forecasts GLP-1 drugs may cut US mortality by up to 6.4 percent by 2045
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Swiss Re has released new research indicating that the adoption of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could significantly reduce mortality rates in the United States and United Kingdom over the next two decades.
State Department adds new online resources for Americans living abroad
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
The State Department has updated its international travel website to include a section specifically for Americans residing outside the United States.
World Trade Organization appoints Robert W. Staiger as new Chief Economist
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Professor Robert W. Staiger has been appointed as the new Chief Economist and Director of the Economic Research and Statistics Division (ERSD) at the World Trade Organization, according to an announcement made by the Director-General.
Secretary Hegseth and Chinese defense minister discuss Asia-Pacific interests
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
On September 9, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth held a call with Admiral Dong Jun, China’s Minister of National Defense.
IMF board reviews Lithuania’s economic outlook following Article IV consultation
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Lithuania on September 8, 2025.
Secretary Rubio discusses bilateral and regional issues with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with China’s Director of the Office of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Axis Capital declares dividends and approves new $400 million share repurchase plan
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.44 per common share, which will be payable on October 17, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of September 30, 2025.
DBS opens Jurong hub office during second Regenerative Festival focused on SME sustainability
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
DBS has launched the second edition of its DBS Regenerative Festival, an event aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore adopt sustainable business practices.
U.S., Sri Lanka open new English language lab at naval academy
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Navy have opened a new English Language Lab at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee.
Meta introduces Ray-Ban Display smart glasses with neural band EMG wristband
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Meta has announced the launch of Meta Ray-Ban Display, a new product in its AI glasses lineup, along with the Meta Neural Band, an EMG wristband.
Howden leaders discuss reinsurance competition amid rising cat bond issuance
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Jarad Madea, CEO of Howden Capital Markets & Advisory (HCMA), and Wade Gulbransen, CEO of Howden Re North America, discussed the impact of alternative capital on the reinsurance sector in an interview with The Insurer TV during the Rendez-Vous de...
U.S.-Adriatic Charter defense chiefs gather in Tirana for annual conference
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Representatives from five Adriatic Charter nations—Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia—along with observer nations Kosovo and Slovenia, gathered in Tirana for the 28th U.S.-Adriatic Charter Chiefs of Defense...
Howden Re leaders stress need for updated cyber risk models amid evolving threats
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
Howden Re’s cyber specialists have highlighted the need for improved data and updated models in response to a changing cyber threat environment.
DBS Bank India authorised by RBI as agency bank for real-time GST collections
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
DBS Bank India has received authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an Agency Bank for collecting Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments.
Trump signs executive order on wrongful detention of U.S. nationals abroad
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at strengthening protections for U.S. nationals who are wrongfully detained abroad.
White House issues executive order targeting wrongful detention of Americans abroad
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
The White House has issued a new executive order aimed at increasing protections for U.S. nationals facing wrongful detention abroad.
Trump signs executive order expanding measures against wrongful detention of U.S. citizens abroad
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at strengthening U.S. government efforts to protect American nationals from wrongful detention abroad.
NCUA reports growth in assets and shares for credit unions in Q2 2025
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released its state-level credit union data report for the second quarter of 2025.
Howden Re’s Alexander Roth discusses shifting insurer strategies amid changing market conditions
By Globe Banner | Sep 17, 2025
As the insurance industry enters what Howden Re describes as “a hard market, softening,” capital and operational solutions are becoming increasingly important for insurers seeking efficiency and resilience.