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Participating Aon clients benefit from the efficient structure through a client dividend Operating within Lloyd's, with QBE as Managing Agent, Cortina is expected to begin underwriting from 1 January 2027 DUBLIN, Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, and funds managed by Blackstone (NYSE: BX), the world's largest alternative asset manager, today announced the launch of Cortina syndicate 1956, a new Lloyd's syndicate that will provide dedicated, multi-year reinsurance capacity, broaden the capital available to clients and support the continued growth and resilience of the reinsurance marketplace. Cortina received Lloyd's Council's "in principle" approval on 16 October 2026 and is continuing to work with Lloyd's to complete the necessary "Making It Happen" actions in advance of granting of permission to underwrite from 1 January 2027.

Blackstone President Jon Gray said AI infrastructure investment will require more equity financing as debt investors face concentration risks. Pimco CEO Emmanuel Roman warned that scale could strain markets, citing an estimate of about $10 trillion in capital expenditure over five years.

Blackstone president says more tech sector fundraising ahead to keep up with AI industry growth

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone Life Sciences (“BXLS”) today announced a $455 million collaboration with Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) to co-fund the development of the VITALYST™ Temporary Percutaneous Transvalvular Circulatory Support System program. The VITALYST system is a next-generation, miniature heart pump intended to increase cardiac output and improve blood flow from the heart to the brain and other vital organs. It is designed to treat acute myocardial infarc.