AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInsurance & Capital Markets: 26North Reinsurance Holding Company has agreed to acquire Independent Insurance Group, bringing a U.S. onshore structured settlement annuities platform into its Bermuda- and Cayman-backed footprint. M&A Watch: Howard Hughes Holdings has completed its roughly $2.1bn all-cash acquisition of Bermuda-based Vantage Group, positioning insurance as a core pillar of the diversified holding strategy. Marine Science: Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences says a new deep-sea submersible, DeepVenture, will be tested in local waters this month, with RV Atlantis and RV Atlantic Explorer also operating to support climate and ocean-health research. Local Business & Community: KPMG in Bermuda awarded three scholarships to Bermudian students in accounting, captive insurance and financial services, with mentoring and internship support through its Lift Off programme. Bermuda Economy (Markets): The Bermuda Stock Exchange rose on June 5, with Butterfield up and Devonshire Industries down, leaving the BSX index higher on the day. Tourism & Development: Talks continue over the redevelopment of the defunct 9 Beaches resort at Daniel’s Head, with Norwegian Cruise Lines discussions still active under an MOU. Sports & Bermuda’s Profile: Bermuda plays Cape Verde in a World Cup warm-up in Hartford, while Bermuda’s wider sports ecosystem continues to draw international attention.
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