We’ve learned a few more details about the new Silk Road Re Limited catastrophe bond transaction that is set to be issued out of Hong Kong, with the notes set to provide sponsor Taiping Reinsurance Company (Taiping Re) with a US $35 million source of three years of retrocessional protection.Yesterday, we reported that Taiping Re … Read more
Although there’s been a whole lot of pessimism recently, electric vehicle sales continue to grow, even if it is less quickly than many hoped. That’s true in the commercial vehicle space as well—according to Cox Automotive, 87 percent of vehicle fleet operators expect to add EVs in the next five years, and more than half … Read more
Holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and often, road trips to meet loved ones or explore new destinations. While the excitement of a journey awaits, ensuring that you are adequately insured is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of trip planning. 1. Understanding Travel Insurance Travel insurance is a financial safeguard against unforeseen … Read more
Question: A long-term skilled employee is retiring but we anticipate still needing her expertise, so she has agreed to work for us on an as-needed hourly basis as an independent contractor. What should we be thinking about as she makes this transition to independent contractor status? Answer: … Read more
More than half of Singaporeans polled in a recent survey support the demolition of 38 Oxley Road, but most respondents feel the controversy surrounding the family home of the country’s first prime minister should be a private matter and not a national issue. The latest findings from a small pool of 200 respondents interviewed by … Read more
