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World Hits 10th Consecutive Month of Record-High Temperatures

March was the Earth’s 10th consecutive month of record-breaking heat, with populations across much of the northern and southern hemispheres experiencing temperatures overshooting climate targets. The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service reported Tuesday that record March temperatures globally were …

Takeaways From the Swiss Women’s Climate Victory

The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of more than 2,000 Swiss women on Tuesday, affirming their argument that the Swiss government violated their human rights by failing to take sufficient action on climate change. Here are some …

Construction-Focused MGA, Phoenix Specialty, Launches With Capacity From AXA UK

Acies MGU, the London-based managing general underwriter and MGA incubator, announced the launch of Phoenix Specialty, a specialist MGA serving the construction sector. Phoenix will be led by managing director Tim James, subject to regulatory approval. James led the successful …

Israel Cyber Firm Claroty Eyes 2025 US IPO at $3.5B Value: Report

Israeli cyber security startup Claroty is preparing a possible U.S. initial public offering in 2025 at a valuation of $3.5 billion, the Calcalist financial daily reported on Tuesday. Calcalist, without citing sources, said Claroty was currently valued at $2.5 billion …

Markets/Coverages: Lemonade Launches Homeowners Insurance in France

Lemonade, the New York-based insurtech, announced the launch of homeowners insurance in France in partnership with BNP Paribas Cardif. Millions of occupying homeowners can now purchase extensive coverage for their home and belongings. Risks are covered by both BNP Paribas …

Update: Swiss Women Win Landmark Climate Victory at Human Rights Court

Europe’s top human rights court ruled on Tuesday that the Swiss government had violated the human rights of its citizens by failing to do enough to combat climate change, in a decision that will set a precedent for future climate …

Global Accounting Rule Ends Leeway Over Operating Profit

Companies will have to publish standardized operating profit figures from 2027 under new requirements from a global accounting rulesetter to help end what international investor Warren Buffett has called “misleading” numbers. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) writes book-keeping rules …

Suncor’s Syncrude Canada to Pay C$390,000 After Worker Fatality

Oil sands producer Syncrude Canada, majority-owned by Suncor Energy, will pay C$390,000 ($287,187.04) after pleading guilty to a health and safety charge relating to the death of a worker on one of its sites in June 2021, the Alberta government …

European States Sign Pledge to Protect North Sea Infrastructure

Britain and other major European countries with maritime borders on the North Sea on Tuesday signed an agreement to work together to protect underwater infrastructure, including from possible Russian attacks. The six countries involved – Belgium, Britain, Denmark, Germany, Norway …

Pressure Grows on Swiss Insurer Baloise to Change Voting Rules

Shareholder pressure is growing on insurer Baloise to change its voting rules, with influential proxy adviser Glass Lewis backing one investor’s bid to remove a 2% ceiling on voting rights, saying it would make the Swiss group more attractive. Baloise …

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