AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoInsurance Earnings: Essent Group reported Q2 net income of $189.7m (+7%) as its property & casualty reinsurance push lifted premiums, and it declared a $0.35 quarterly dividend. Local Economy & Markets: Bermuda Stock Exchange trading stayed steady with Allshores shares unchanged at $29 while turnover hit $6.8m on Aug. 7. Healthcare Policy: Government is exploring expanding advanced practice nurse powers, with APN autonomy backed by the Bermuda Health Council but opposed by the Bermuda Medical Doctors Association. Climate Governance: The Bermuda National Trust says reinstating a coordinated climate change task force is a priority after it was reported to have been out of action for nearly 18 months. Marine Policy: Stakeholders met the environment minister over the Blue Ocean Prosperity Programme, including marine protected areas under the BOPP marine spatial plan. Energy Transition: A revised National Electricity Sector Policy 2026 was strengthened after consultation, with affordability and fair cost-sharing highlighted. Work Permits: A call is growing to freeze work permits amid Bermuda’s housing crunch. Education Administration: Kalmar Richards stepped down as Commissioner of Education after 40 years, as a new Board of Education was named. Business & Innovation: PadsPass, a Bermuda pet travel platform, won “Pet Start-Up of the Year,” citing rapid subscription growth and airline partnerships.
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