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He’s been a lumberjack athlete, MTV star, attorney, Fox News regular and US Representative for Wisconsin. Now, Sean Duffy’s been named the next Transportation Secretary by President-Elect Donald Trump. Source link
The EU-Mercosur trade deal faces divisions among governments over ratification. Meanwhile, Toyota has unveiled its latest hydrogen hybrid model, and Spirit Airlines, the largest budget carrier in the US, has filed for bankruptcy amid over $1 billion in debt. Source link
Annual spending in the US on Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) networks will surpass $1.3bn by 2027, driven by private cellular, neutral host and fixed wireless broadband network deployments, along with a slow but steady expansion of investments in 5G buildouts to enhance cable operators’ mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) services, according to research. … Read more
Aqueous Underwriting has confirmed Allianz pulling back capacity on SME package, as it revealed a three-year deal with A+ rated insurers Allied World and Sompo. Only last year Aqueous signed a three-year capacity deal with the insurer to push on SME business. Aqueous claimed Allianz’s pull back followed a “mutual agreement reflecting differing strategic objectives”. … Read more
Managing general agent Carrow Insurance, led by Ronan Conboy, has launched targeting warranty, accident & health and income & payment protection products through a network of broker and distribution partners. The opening of the business, supported by Mission Underwriters with long-term capacity via the Accelerant Risk Exchange, was trailed last month. The MGA confirmed that … Read more