Re/insurance policy and jobs: Bermuda’s Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward moved certain entry-level insurance roles into the closed category, drawing pushback from senior industry sources who call it “a solution in search of a problem” and worry it sends the wrong signal to employers. Capital discipline in reinsurance: A new report ahead of Rendez-Vous de Septembre warns reinsurers are entering a tougher phase as capital stays high and prices ease, meaning underwriting discipline and smarter capital deployment will matter more. Energy and offshore services deal: SED Energy Holdings and Ventura Offshore signed an LoI for an all-share combination creating an about $1bn implied value group, with Ventura shareholders receiving new SED shares and rigs continuing operations offshore. Bermuda energy deadlock: An opinion piece argues Bermuda should shift from today’s solar-versus-grid standoff to a Virtual Power Plant model that coordinates household batteries to cut fuel costs and fairly reward local clean-tech. Tourism and 9/11 legacy: A hotel expert says Bermuda’s tourism never fully returned to pre-9/11 levels, citing flight changes and a lasting “fear factor.” Local infrastructure: Minister Jache Adams updated the House on the Swing Bridge Replacement Project, including keeping the existing bridge in use during construction and restoring the ability to open for larger vessels. Arts funding: Bermuda Arts Council announced second-quarter grants to six creatives and projects, including poetry/film, theatre boycott research, and Bellydance Bermuda. Business and hiring: Fairmont Southampton confirmed it’s launching applications for 500+ roles as it prepares for a full reopening after renovations. Global business reshuffle: Bitcoin Suisse announced major restructuring, cutting up to half its Swiss staff while shifting back-office work to Bratislava and Vietnam—an international signal for finance-sector cost pressure.