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Facebook tests going Reels-first in India

Meta is testing a new Facebook UX in India that sends some users directly into full-screen video when they open the app, putting Reels front and center.

πŸ“… 2026-10-06 | πŸ“° TechCrunch
#software-news #facebook #tests

Agency Network SIAA Acquires MGA Canopy Specialty Insurance

Insurance agency network SIAA reports it has acquired Canopy Specialty Insurance, a specialty commercial property/casualty managing general agent (MGA) with operations in the U.S. and U.K. The additio

πŸ“… 2026-10-06 | πŸ“° Insurance Journal
#insurance-news #agency #network

Canopius to take over as Castle Insurance underwriter from QBE

Specialist Australian underwriting agency Castle Insurance has reached an agreement with international (re)insurer Canopius, with the support of its Lloyd's Syndicate 444, to replace QBE as its underw

πŸ“… 2026-10-06 | πŸ“° Insurance Asia News
#insurance-news #canopius #take

Don’t buy a consultant’s AI framework

Every major consulting firm offers its own prebuilt architectural framework, model, or reference architecture for generative AI and agentic AI. The pitch is nearly identical from firm to firm: β€œWe’ve

πŸ“… 2026-10-06 | πŸ“° InfoWorld
#software-news #don #buy

Ampere Nexus EX+ launched at Rs 1.30 lakh

Ampere has launched the Nexus EX+ at Rs 1.30 lakh, the electric scooter’s updated version, featuring a more powerful 5kW motor and an IP65-rated water-resistant charger. The e-scooter is available in

πŸ“… 2026-10-06 | πŸ“° Autocar India
#automobile #ampere #nexus

People Moves: PhiloSmith Promotes Yazmer to Partner

PhiloSmith & Co., headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, promoted Andrew Yazmer to partner and managing director. Yazmer joined PhiloSmith in 2019 after working as an actuary at John Hancock and

πŸ“… 2026-10-06 | πŸ“° Insurance Journal
#insurance-news #people #moves

Jack Petrie relocates to head Marsh Thailand’s cyber practice

Jack Petrie has relocated from Melbourne to Bangkok to take up the role as cyber practice leader for Marsh Thailand, he said in a LinkedIn update. Petrie spent the last three years as managing princip

πŸ“… 2026-10-06 | πŸ“° Insurance Asia News
#insurance-news #jack #petrie

Meritz moving to sell 51% stake in Indonesian JV: report

Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance is looking to sell its 51% stake in Meritz Korindo, its Indonesian joint venture with South Korean-Indonesian multinational firm Korindo Group, according to a report

πŸ“… 2026-10-06 | πŸ“° Insurance Asia News
#insurance-news #meritz #moving

Conservative shadow minister proposes stamp duty abolition

Shadow Housing Secretary Katie Lam has outlined proposals to abolish Stamp Duty and scrap the Future Homes Standard, alongside plans to reduce new-build housing costs by up to Β£50,000. The measures we

πŸ“… 2026-10-06 | πŸ“° PropertyWire
#real-estate #conservative #shadow

Skoda Octavia gets new 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain abroad

Skoda has added a new 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain to the Octavia, allowing it to run on electric power alone for short periods without being plugged in. It combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with two

πŸ“… 2026-10-06 | πŸ“° Autocar India
#automobile #skoda #octavia

How AI in LIMS Reduces Manual Lab Work and Boosts Efficiency

What if some of your lab’s most repetitive tasks could be simplified with AI? Searching for samples, updating records, and manually entering data can take up a surprising amount of time in a busy labo

πŸ“… 2026-10-06 | πŸ“° Third Wave Analytics (Lockbox LIMS)
#lims-news #lims #reduces