AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLocal Tech & Finance: HSBC has appointed Paul Shaw as chief information officer for Bermuda, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, with a mandate to lead technology services, boost innovation and strengthen cybersecurity and resilience. Insurance Tech & Data: Arch Insurance International named Fred Bisson head of digital algorithms, aiming to expand algorithmic propositions across its international platform, including Bermuda. Biotech & Regulation: Saol Therapeutics resubmitted its ultra-rare disease drug SL1009 (DCA) to the FDA with added survival analyses and emergency IND data, targeting a faster review timeline. Heritage & Design: Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner are set to restore Bermuda’s Mid Ocean Club, the island’s only C.B. Macdonald design outside the U.S., with work beginning fall 2027 and a late-2028 reopening. Smart Home DIY: A new community spotlight on Home Assistant custom integrations includes “Bermuda,” a room-level presence tracking setup using BLE and ESP32 Bluetooth proxies. Energy Costs: BELCO announced electricity rate restructuring from Aug. 1, 2026, unbundling generation versus transmission/distribution charges for clearer bills. Community Tech Skills: Chubb Bermuda welcomed 25 summer interns, including four underwriting interns in a specialised programme for future insurance professionals.
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