Optio and Taurus buy into Europe in specialty expansion push

Two UK-linked specialty players buy into Norway and Cyprus as the European acquisition appetite holds Two UK-linked specialty insurance businesses have announced acquisitions to expand in Europe. Optio Group has bought Norwegian aquaculture managing general agent (MGA) SAFE Forsikring, and Gibraltar-based Taurus Insurance Services has acquired Status Insurance Management, the business behind the Europesure brand….

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Suvarnabhumi Airport tightens rules on bringing pets into terminals

Suvarnabhumi Airport has tightened restrictions on bringing animals into designated airport areas, banning pets unless they are travelling by air or qualify for specific exemptions. Airports of Thailand (AOT) issued the rules to improve safety for passengers, visitors and airport operations, with Suvarnabhumi Airport sharing the announcement on its official Facebook page. The restrictions cover…

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A Culture-Lover’s Short Break in Hong Kong

A short break works best when you leave time between stops. Pick a gallery, a neighbourhood to explore on foot and somewhere to pause for a meal. Hong Kong suits this approach perfectly, with design studios, reused heritage buildings, a museum devoted to visual culture and a harbour crossing to connect your outings. The plan…

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RBR Band Set For Lord Mayor’s Show In UK

The Royal Bermuda Regiment Band & Corps of Drums will travel to the United Kingdom to take part in the historic Lord Mayor’s Show in London and other musical engagements during a two-week overseas camp. A spokesperson said, “Soldiers of the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] shared their excitement and enthusiasm as they looked forward to…

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Wings of Rescue, a Nonprofit Flying Pets to Safety, to Be Featured on Life+Leisure Hosted by Bill and Giuliana Rancic

Wings of Rescue on Life+Leisure with Bill and Giuliana Rancic CEO Ric Browde and President Nelda Corbell Share How Their Life-Saving Missions Are Giving Thousands of Animals a Second Chance Having had the privilege of participating in several of Wings of Rescue’s lifesaving missions, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible impact this organization has on the…

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OPPO 11.11 Sale: Win a Hong Kong Disneyland Trip

Save also up to Php8,000 on select devices as OPPO kicks off its Christmas campaign with  loads of freebies and prizes up for grabs Your next tech upgrade could unlock a magical Disney adventure! This 11.11, OPPO is making holiday shopping even more exciting with discounts of up to ₱8,000 and exclusive freebies on selected…

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