February 14, 2025 By: Jamie Strawbridge, Anisha Queen, Eve Hill These are uncertain times for federal employees, many of whom have worked remotely since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 or before but now are being called back into the office. President Trump has instructed federal departments and agencies to “take all necessary … Read more
Artemis has learned that Security First Insurance Company, a specialist Florida domestic homeowners insurer, has now raised its target for named storm reinsurance from its latest visit to the catastrophe bond market, now aiming to secure up to $250 million of protection from its new First Coast Re IV Ltd. (Series 2025-1) issuance, the company’s … Read more
Social engineering is advancing fast, at the speed of generative AI. This is offering bad actors multiple new tools and techniques for researching, scoping, and exploiting organizations. In a recent communication, the FBI pointed out: ‘As technology continues to evolve, so do cybercriminals’ tactics.’ This article explores some of the impacts of this GenAI-fueled acceleration. … Read more
El futuro de Gaza centrará la participación de los enviados árabes en la Conferencia de Seguridad El futuro de Gaza y la seguridad en Oriente Próximo centrarán la participación de los enviados árabes en la Conferencia de Seguridad de Múnich, que comienza este viernes, en medio de la tensión por el plan del presidente de … Read more
The insurance brokerage industry has long relied on M&A as a core growth strategy, fueled by accessible, low-cost capital and strong free cash flow generation. While recent Federal Reserve rate cuts have provided some relief, deal volume in 2024 was still down nearly 20% compared to 2023. Despite M&A headwinds, brokers continue to face significant … Read more
