AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoInsurance Credit Update: AM Best upgraded Sagicor Financial’s ratings, lifting most subsidiaries to an A (Excellent) FSR and improving the parent’s 2028 senior notes to “bbb+”, with stable outlooks—another signal of strength in Bermuda-linked risk transfer. Digital Assets & Payments: Bermuda’s stablecoin push faces a fresh warning from the BIS, which says stablecoins may help payments but aren’t true money and could add systemic risk as the island explores a digitally native Bermuda dollar. Privacy Compliance Tech: Lighthouse Medical Supplies launched Adherio, an AI-assisted training platform to help local businesses meet PIPA requirements, starting with a free course for privacy officers. Reinsurance & Capital Markets: ABIR welcomed Mereo Insurance as a full member, while Appleby advised on a $425m California Earthquake Authority catastrophe bond, underscoring Bermuda’s role in global structured risk. Local Policy & Care: The Human Rights Commission backed amendments to the Human Rights Act to close housing and income-related discrimination gaps, as Age Concern flagged rising senior abuse reports and a proposed seniors care home at Harbour Road. Business & Community: Kebobs expanded to Hamilton for dine-in, and the Bermuda Diabetes Association added dietitian Keelin Hankin to expand nutrition support. Markets: Bermuda Stock Exchange trading closed July 15 with 600 shares changing hands and the BSX slightly down.
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