News and Politics

Lloyd’s Lab introduces 10th cohort of insurtechs Lloyd’s Lab, the global accelerator programme, has announced its 10th cohort of insurtechs after receiving more than 200 applications from 32 countries. Thirteen teams have been selected to participate in the 10-week programme, which starts on 24 April. The teams have been classified into three themes: new products, data and models, and European …

NATO Delegation Visits Australia and New Zealand A military delegation from NATO’s Cooperative Security Division (CS) led by its Director, Lieutenant General Francesco Diella travelled to Australia and New Zealand from 20 to 24 March 2023 to meet with senior military and political representatives. The delegation aimed to discuss current partnerships and opportunities that could help foster stronger cooperation going …

White House Calls for Bipartisan Action on Gun Control Partisan politics cannot be avoided in the aftermath of Monday’s tragic school shooting in Nashville, the White House said on Tuesday. Principal deputy press secretary Olivia Dalton stated that until Republicans support an assault weapons ban, universal background checks, and safe storage requirements, discussions on gun control will inevitably become political. …

Welcome to The 5 Most Powerful Political Perspectives and Their Impact While politics can be a touchy subject, it’s important to understand the various political perspectives that exist in order to hold on to our own beliefs and position ourselves conclusively. A political perspective is the way an individual believes a government or organization should operate both ideologically and practically. …

Humza Yousaf Breaks Barriers as Scotland’s Leader Humza Yousaf has made history as the first person of ethnic minority background to lead Scotland’s political party. But to Yousaf, it is not just a political triumph, but also a cultural milestone. Celebrating Diversity In his first speech as head of the Scottish National Party on Monday, Yousaf made a heartfelt statement …

Global warming will lead to a rise in supercell storms in the US According to a new study, global warming could lead to more severe supercell storms in the United States. Supercell storms are responsible for producing large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes, making them one of the most dangerous types of storms. What is a supercell storm? A supercell …

Indonesia’s U-20 World Cup hosting in jeopardy as draw postponed The draw for the Under-20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in Indonesia from May 20-June 11, has been postponed amid protests over Israel’s participation. PSSI chief to hold talks with FIFA officials Erick Thohir, the head of the Indonesia Football Association (PSSI), plans to hold talks with FIFA officials …

Successfully Planning Political Campaigns With Strategy and Spin If you are running for public office and want to win, there are certain rules you need to master. Those rules revolve around two specific tactics – Strategy and Spin. Political campaigns require both of these tactics to be implemented correctly to ensure a favorable outcome on Election Day. Understanding these two …

Israel’s Judicial Overhaul Plans and Its Implications for Palestinians From CNN’s Hadas Gold in Jerusalem 5:54 a.m. ET, March 27, 2023 Palestinians protest Israel’s politics after performing first Friday prayer of Ramadan at Masjid al-Aqsa in Jerusalem on March 24. (Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) Israel’s planned judicial overhaul would give the Knesset, the country’s parliament, and the parties in power …

The Impact of Inflation on Property Insurance Coverage Gaps A recent report from TUV SUD highlights how inflation can lead to unintentional underreporting of property and equipment valuations, resulting in coverage gaps for many companies. The Coverage Gap Issue When companies underreport their valuations to insurance carriers, coverage gaps arise. This occurrence can have serious ramifications for companies, as they …