Archive for November 3rd, 2011

Bermuda’s UCG Launches New St. Lucian App

Bermuda’s Ultra Concepts Group of Companies Ltd. [UCG] has teamed up with Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation and Tourist Board to provide the official mobile guide for Saint Lucian visitors called “Go Explore Saint Lucia.” “Go Explore Saint Lucia” is a free location-based, multimedia, mobile phone application... Read more of this article

Upcoming: CEA Dressage Challenge

This Saturday, Bermuda’s dressage riders will be competing in the CEA Dressage Challenge at the National Equestrian Center at Vesey Street in Devonshire. Bermuda will be competing against riders from Jamaica, Cayman, Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago with the judge, Susan Kolstad of the USA, traveling to the different countries to judge. All competitors... Read more of this article

Validus’ Latest Transatlantic Offer Rejected

Bermuda’s Validus Holdings has increased its bid for Transatlantic Holdings Inc., though the reinsurance company has again turned down its offer in the latest step in a long-running takeover battle. The new bid, worth up to about $3.51 billion in cash and stock, values New York-based Transatlantic at about $55.35 a share, a six premium over yesterday’s... Read more of this article

Hiscox Appoints Damien Smith To Bermuda Role

Damien Smith has been appointed as Underwriting Director/Executive Vice President, for Hiscox’s Bermuda reinsurance business. Reporting to Charles Dupplin, Hiscox Bermuda’s CEO, Damien Smith joined Hiscox in 1994 and has held a variety of re/insurance roles for the company, most latterly as Head of Non-Marine Treaty. In Bermuda he will be responsible... Read more of this article