AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBanking & Markets: Butterfield fell 2.05% on the BSX and 2.57% in New York on Tuesday, pulling the BSX index down 2.05%. Insurance: Bermuda-registered IGI’s third-quarter profit dropped 16.4% to $28 million as premiums declined and its combined ratio worsened. Hiscox reported 9.5% premium growth for the first nine months, though investment returns fell. Fairmont Redevelopment: Subcontractors returned to work after a wages dispute; the owner says most payments have been made and payment processes are being restructured. Business Risks: Police say online scams have cost Bermuda more than $10 million this year, including over $1.8 million lost by seven businesses in two weeks. A US shipping-fee suspension that could raise import costs is due to expire November 9, though an extension has been proposed. Local Business: Pembroke Tile & Stone has a new owner, Ray Beaulne, who is adding an outdoor-living showroom. Digital Economy: Bermuda’s WalletConnect payment rollout for event tickets is targeting 2027.
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