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UAE Moments
a day ago
- General
- UAE Moments
Your Daily Career Tarot Card Reading for June 30th, 2025
30.6.25 Death: If you've long desired change but have feared it, too, this card reveals you may soon be in a situation in which it becomes inevitable. Perhaps the security of your current job is worth more to you then satisfaction, even though you may feel frustrated on an almost daily basis. However, downsizing or other events might mean you're pushed into making a move - and not when you expect or plan it.
Irish Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Times
Dessie Farrell on stepping down as Dublin manager: ‘I think it's just come to a natural end'
Dessie Farrell had no mind to drag it out. Everyone who needed to know had been told at the start of the year: his sixth season in the job would be his last, come what may. These days, the interior lives of intercounty panels are as guarded as an offshore account, but Farrell's announcement didn't come as a surprise. Dublin had spent a long, trying year swapping players in and out, desperately searching for a new design. In the end, though, they were the first Dublin team to lose three championship matches in the same season. 'I think it's just come to a natural end,' said Farrell. 'It's easier to say it today than I have to say it next week or in a couple of weeks' time. I definitely don't want to make it about me because it's always about the players. Ultimately, they're the men who step into the arena. 'I have huge admiration and respect for them. I think the overriding feeling for me now is that I will miss the people. It's not necessarily the position because some of the relationships are really important to me. Some of those lads have been like kids to me, watching them grow up.' READ MORE In the second half of Farrell's reign he was tasked with managing a transition from Dublin's greatest team to something smaller, built in its shadow. Kerry had been faced with the same problem in the 1980s and it took them over a decade to cross that bridge. Of the team that completed the six-in-a-row in Farrell's first season, eight of them started on Saturday. From the match day 26, just a dozen remained. Among the missing names, though, were some of Dublin's greatest ever players. Dublin's manager Dessie Farrell. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho 'I think with all the retirements from last season and if the management team had stepped away as well, it didn't feel like the right thing to do,' said Farrell. 'I think everyone involved knew that this was going to be a different season. 'Some of the senior guys in that dressingroom to a man stood up and picked up the cudgel and just went with it. I know there's challenges with underage in the county at the minute or over the last number of years, but there's a great crop after coming in there and I'd be very optimistic for how they go about their business in the seasons ahead.' More retirements will surely follow in the coming months. The site will soon be cleared.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sompo announces leadership changes for its Hong Kong Commercial P&C Insurance business
Li Sheung Kin to retire as Chief Executive Officer, Sompo Hong Kong; Alasdair Walker appointed as successor Li Sheung Kin and Alasdair Walker HONG KONG, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sompo, a leading global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty (re)insurance, today announced leadership changes to its Commercial P&C Insurance business in Hong Kong. Li Sheung Kin (S.K.) will retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sompo Insurance (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. ('Sompo Hong Kong'). Mr Li has held several leadership roles during his 24-year career with Sompo Hong Kong. He was appointed CEO in 2016 and has been instrumental in strengthening Sompo's Hong Kong business. Mr Li will remain with Sompo Hong Kong until the end of 2025 to ensure a smooth and seamless transition. Alasdair Walker will succeed Mr Li as CEO of Sompo Hong Kong, subject to appropriate local regulatory and immigration approvals. In his new role, Mr Walker will be responsible for driving Sompo Hong Kong's profitability and capabilities as a key Commercial business hub in the Asia Pacific region. He will report into Kenneth Reilly, CEO, Insurance, Asia Pacific and Deputy CEO, Commercial Insurance, Sompo Japan. Mr Walker joined Sompo in 2023 from another major international carrier where he held positions in London, Johannesburg and Singapore, and was Regional Head of Distribution. Mr Reilly said: 'I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to S.K. for his years of dedication and significant contributions to Sompo. We wish him the very best in his future endeavors. I am also pleased to welcome Alasdair to the Hong Kong and Asia Pacific leadership teams. With 15 years of international insurance experience across three continents in both underwriting and distribution, Alasdair is perfectly placed to oversee and execute our strategic plans in this important region for our insurance business.' About Sompo We are Sompo, a global provider of commercial and consumer property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on the 135 years of innovation of our parent company, Sompo Holdings, Inc., Sompo employs approximately 9,500 people around the world who use their in-depth knowledge and expertise to help simplify and resolve your complex challenges. Because when you choose Sompo, you choose . 'Sompo' refers to the brand under which Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based holding company, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, operates its global property and casualty (re)insurance businesses. Sompo International Holdings Ltd. is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Sompo Holdings, Inc., one of the leading property and casualty groups in the world with excellent financial strength as evidenced by ratings of A+ (Superior) from A.M. Best (XV size category) and A+ (Strong) from Standard & Poor's. Shares of Sompo Holdings, Inc. are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. To learn more please follow us on LinkedIn or visit Sompo Contacts Candida Lee Vice President, Communications, Asia Pacific M: +65 8318 7805 E: calee@ Mike Jones Global Head of Media RelationsM: +44 7765 901899E: mijones@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sompo announces leadership changes for its Hong Kong Commercial P&C Insurance business
Li Sheung Kin to retire as Chief Executive Officer, Sompo Hong Kong; Alasdair Walker appointed as successor Li Sheung Kin and Alasdair Walker HONG KONG, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sompo, a leading global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty (re)insurance, today announced leadership changes to its Commercial P&C Insurance business in Hong Kong. Li Sheung Kin (S.K.) will retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sompo Insurance (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. ('Sompo Hong Kong'). Mr Li has held several leadership roles during his 24-year career with Sompo Hong Kong. He was appointed CEO in 2016 and has been instrumental in strengthening Sompo's Hong Kong business. Mr Li will remain with Sompo Hong Kong until the end of 2025 to ensure a smooth and seamless transition. Alasdair Walker will succeed Mr Li as CEO of Sompo Hong Kong, subject to appropriate local regulatory and immigration approvals. In his new role, Mr Walker will be responsible for driving Sompo Hong Kong's profitability and capabilities as a key Commercial business hub in the Asia Pacific region. He will report into Kenneth Reilly, CEO, Insurance, Asia Pacific and Deputy CEO, Commercial Insurance, Sompo Japan. Mr Walker joined Sompo in 2023 from another major international carrier where he held positions in London, Johannesburg and Singapore, and was Regional Head of Distribution. Mr Reilly said: 'I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to S.K. for his years of dedication and significant contributions to Sompo. We wish him the very best in his future endeavors. I am also pleased to welcome Alasdair to the Hong Kong and Asia Pacific leadership teams. With 15 years of international insurance experience across three continents in both underwriting and distribution, Alasdair is perfectly placed to oversee and execute our strategic plans in this important region for our insurance business.' About Sompo We are Sompo, a global provider of commercial and consumer property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on the 135 years of innovation of our parent company, Sompo Holdings, Inc., Sompo employs approximately 9,500 people around the world who use their in-depth knowledge and expertise to help simplify and resolve your complex challenges. Because when you choose Sompo, you choose . 'Sompo' refers to the brand under which Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based holding company, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, operates its global property and casualty (re)insurance businesses. Sompo International Holdings Ltd. is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Sompo Holdings, Inc., one of the leading property and casualty groups in the world with excellent financial strength as evidenced by ratings of A+ (Superior) from A.M. Best (XV size category) and A+ (Strong) from Standard & Poor's. Shares of Sompo Holdings, Inc. are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. To learn more please follow us on LinkedIn or visit Sompo Contacts Candida Lee Vice President, Communications, Asia Pacific M: +65 8318 7805 E: calee@ Mike Jones Global Head of Media RelationsM: +44 7765 901899E: mijones@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sompo announces leadership changes for its Hong Kong Commercial P&C Insurance business
Li Sheung Kin to retire as Chief Executive Officer, Sompo Hong Kong; Alasdair Walker appointed as successor Li Sheung Kin and Alasdair Walker HONG KONG, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sompo, a leading global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty (re)insurance, today announced leadership changes to its Commercial P&C Insurance business in Hong Kong. Li Sheung Kin (S.K.) will retire from his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sompo Insurance (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. ('Sompo Hong Kong'). Mr Li has held several leadership roles during his 24-year career with Sompo Hong Kong. He was appointed CEO in 2016 and has been instrumental in strengthening Sompo's Hong Kong business. Mr Li will remain with Sompo Hong Kong until the end of 2025 to ensure a smooth and seamless transition. Alasdair Walker will succeed Mr Li as CEO of Sompo Hong Kong, subject to appropriate local regulatory and immigration approvals. In his new role, Mr Walker will be responsible for driving Sompo Hong Kong's profitability and capabilities as a key Commercial business hub in the Asia Pacific region. He will report into Kenneth Reilly, CEO, Insurance, Asia Pacific and Deputy CEO, Commercial Insurance, Sompo Japan. Mr Walker joined Sompo in 2023 from another major international carrier where he held positions in London, Johannesburg and Singapore, and was Regional Head of Distribution. Mr Reilly said: 'I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to S.K. for his years of dedication and significant contributions to Sompo. We wish him the very best in his future endeavors. I am also pleased to welcome Alasdair to the Hong Kong and Asia Pacific leadership teams. With 15 years of international insurance experience across three continents in both underwriting and distribution, Alasdair is perfectly placed to oversee and execute our strategic plans in this important region for our insurance business.' About Sompo We are Sompo, a global provider of commercial and consumer property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on the 135 years of innovation of our parent company, Sompo Holdings, Inc., Sompo employs approximately 9,500 people around the world who use their in-depth knowledge and expertise to help simplify and resolve your complex challenges. Because when you choose Sompo, you choose . 'Sompo' refers to the brand under which Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based holding company, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, operates its global property and casualty (re)insurance businesses. Sompo International Holdings Ltd. is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Sompo Holdings, Inc., one of the leading property and casualty groups in the world with excellent financial strength as evidenced by ratings of A+ (Superior) from A.M. Best (XV size category) and A+ (Strong) from Standard & Poor's. Shares of Sompo Holdings, Inc. are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. To learn more please follow us on LinkedIn or visit Sompo Contacts Candida Lee Vice President, Communications, Asia Pacific M: +65 8318 7805 E: calee@ Mike Jones Global Head of Media RelationsM: +44 7765 901899E: mijones@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
