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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Climate insurtech company Previsico gets investment from BlueOrchard-managed PE fund
UK-based flood forecasting platform Previsico has secured a 'growth investment' from InsuResilience Investment Fund Private Equity II (IIF II), managed by BlueOrchard Finance. This is part of a new financing round, in which Burnt Island Ventures and other existing shareholders also took part. BlueOrchard private equity investment director Richard Hardy said: 'Part of our role in expanding climate insurance across emerging markets is to ensure these regions gain access to world-leading climate technologies. 'Previsico is an excellent example of such innovation and a strategic addition to our portfolio. We look forward to working with Jonathan and his team to help extend their platform on a global scale.' The technology developed by Previsico combines various data sources such as sensor readings, satellite imagery and meteorological data to provide flood warnings with a lead time of up to 48 hours. The service targets insurance companies, utility providers, property owners and governmental bodies to mitigate flood-related risks. The insurtech company has an established presence in the UK and has undertaken projects in the US, Kenya and Italy to validate its technology. It plans to expand its presence in 'high-growth emerging markets' with 'most acute' protection gaps, leveraging the backing of IIF II. With the additional capital from Burnt Island Ventures, Previsico is looking to expedite its growth in the US market. Previsico CEO Jonathan Jackson stated: 'With a shared commitment to addressing the challenges of climate change, BlueOrchard brings valuable expertise and connections, particularly in emerging markets, which will empower us to expand our efforts in predicting and preventing flood impacts to generate lasting positive impact for communities, businesses and the environment.' Earlier this year, Previsico partnered with parametric insurer Descartes to refine corporate flood risk insurance for businesses in the UK and Ireland. "Climate insurtech company Previsico gets investment from BlueOrchard-managed PE fund " was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error al recuperar los datos Inicia sesión para acceder a tu cartera de valores Error al recuperar los datos Error al recuperar los datos Error al recuperar los datos Error al recuperar los datos
CBS News
18-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Illinois members of Congress say they were denied access to an ICE facility for second day
Illinois congresspeople tried to enter an immigration processing center in the Chicago area Wednesday, but for the second straight day were denied entry. U.S. Reps. Delia Ramirez, Jesús "Chuy" García, Jonathan Jackson, and Danny Davis went to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center in Broadview Wednesday. The members of Congress said they have heard reports that the facility is being used as a detention center, in violation of state and city ordinances. The members of Congress also said they wanted to confirm reports that migrants held there are facing inhumane conditions and being cut off from their attorneys. The representatives held a news conference after García said the group was denied entry, despite federal law allowing them to inspect it. "What is happening in that detention facility, we should be able to inspect," said Jackson. "Members of Congress with the authority to be able to conduct unannounced oversight were told through a hole in a gate of barbed wire, 'Send an email,'" added Ramirez. This comes one day after Reps. Jackson and Raja Krishnamoorthi were also turned away from an immigration facility in Chicago's South Loop. CBS News Chicago reached out to ICE on this matter Wednesday, but had not heard back as of the afternoon.
New York Times
18-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
No One Answers When Lawmakers From Illinois Knock on ICE's Door
Four neatly dressed people stood expectantly outside the front door of a brick Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in a Chicago suburb on Wednesday morning, shiny identification pins attached to their lapels. 'Good morning, four members of Congress here, seeking to have a word with the field office director,' said Representative Jesús G. 'Chuy' García, looking into a security camera pointed at the door. There was no response. For nearly two hours, the members of Congress from Illinois — Representatives Danny Davis, Delia Ramirez, Jonathan Jackson and Mr. García, all Democrats — tried to enter the ICE processing building in Broadview, about 10 miles west of downtown Chicago, to inspect the facility and speak to constituents in detention. They began with polite requests, moved on to pounding the glass door in unison, then departed in frustration and anger, their efforts thwarted by the officials inside. 'They're stonewalling,' Mr. Jackson said as the group waited for someone to answer the door. 'It's a standoff,' Mr. Davis said. 'What are they hiding?' Ms. Ramirez said. 'They know that we're here.' Members of Congress are allowed to enter ICE facilities under federal policy and do not have to provide advance notice, the representatives said, blaming the Trump administration for refusing to let them in. A spokesman for ICE did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The visit was meant to draw attention to what Democrats say is an increasingly shadowy immigration enforcement effort operating with little oversight from Congress. In Chicago, a city of 2.7 million with large Mexican and Central American populations, advocates for immigrants have held rallies and demonstrations denouncing ICE and fear an even greater crackdown. On Sunday, President Trump wrote on social media that ICE officials should 'do all in their power to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History' by expanding enforcement in major cities including Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago, a Democrat, called the plan 'unconscionable.' 'Ripping families apart and disappearing people do not make our cities safer,' he said. 'These unconstitutional actions incite fear in our immigrant communities and cause more problems than they solve.' On Wednesday morning, the members of Congress said that they approached the ICE facility with little idea what to expect, but hoped that they could gain entry to see if what they were hearing was true: that people inside were forced to sleep on the floor and were being held for days without access to lawyers. After being ignored at the front door, they walked to a side entrance adjoining a parking lot, peering through a chain-link fence and calling out to employees in the lot. One man who appeared to be an ICE employee or contractor, wearing a Chicago White Sox cap, dark sunglasses and a cloth face covering, told the group through the fence to go online to request access. He did not identify himself when the members of Congress asked for his name.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jonathan Jackson's General Hospital Exit, Explained: ‘The Hope Was to Stay On Longer'
The end of Jonathan Jackson's latest General Hospital run came as a bit of a surprise to fans of the long-running ABC sudser, in part because the five-time Daytime Emmy winner has only been back for nine months. The brevity of his encore surprised Jackson, as well. More from TVLine Casting News: GH Brings Back Kelly Thiebaud, Love Story Adds 3 and More Samuel L. Jackson to Star in Tulsa King Spinoff NOLA King at Paramount+ Casting News: Jonathan Jackson's GH Exit, Paige Quits Summer House and More Jackson shared with TV Insider, 'No, it wasn't' his intention to leave just nine months in; rather, he and GH had made 'a real, sincere attempt… to make it work for a longer period of time. The hope was to be able to stay on longer.' In the end, what Jackson called an 'experiment' — to travel between his home in Tennessee and workplace in Los Angeles — proved not to be tenable. 'There were moments where I thought, 'I can find this balance with the family' — wife Lisa Vultaggio (ex-Hannah, GH) and their three kids, age 21, 20 and 14 — 'and time back and forth,' and then you just have to pray about it and try to do what you feel is right,' he said. 'We gave it our best shot, but we weren't able to keep it going.' 'I have to say that none of this would have happened at all if [GH executive producer] Frank [Valentini] wasn't so open and helpful to even get it this far,' Jackson noted. 'So that's definitely something I've been extremely blessed by. Valentini himself said in a statement last week, 'We were so glad Jonathan was able to reprise the role of Lucky, even if it was for a limited time. We wish him nothing but the best and the door is always open for Jonathan to return.' Jackson last airs on GH sometime this week. Setting the stage for Lucky's latest sendoff was longtime love Elizabeth's (Rebecca Herbst) turn-down of his marriage proposal in the June 5 episode, knowing that he wouldn't be content to stay put in Port Charles. Best of TVLine Yellowjackets' Tawny Cypress Talks Episode 4's Tai/Van Reunion: 'We're All Worried About Taissa' Vampire Diaries Turns 10: How Real-Life Plot Twists Shaped Everything From the Love Triangle to the Final Death Vampire Diaries' Biggest Twists Revisited (and Explained)
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why General Hospital Fans Are Angry About Lucky Leaving
In a shocking twist, which also seems a little random, Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) is leaving General Hospital shortly after the series brought him back. This development comes after Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) rejected his marriage proposal. General Hospital fans are not happy with this at all. Jonathan Jackson originally started in the role back in 1991 as an 11-year-old. He played the role until 1999 and earned three Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Actor. In 2009, the actor returned as Lucky. Two other actors had taken on the role in his absence. He left again in 2011 before briefly returning in 2015 for a few episodes. In his current stint, Lucky was on the show for a longer stretch. But just as it seemed that his storyline was progressing, he has once again exited General Hospital. 'We were so glad Jonathan was able to reprise the role of Lucky, even if it was for a limited time,' said Frank Valentini in a statement, 'We wish him nothing but the best, and the door is always open for Jonathan to return.' Lucky is leaving after Elizabeth turned down his marriage proposal in a recent episode, citing that she did not believe in his ability to commit and stay in Port Charles. Fans, however, were left thoroughly unimpressed by this development. In a Facebook post, many fans pointed out that Lucky should not have been brought back if his stint was to end this way. 'Why did they bother bringing him back. This sucks,' one fan wrote. 'This Lucky storyline is crap gh. Horrible writing. He didn't even have a real storyline,' another fan added. Perhaps Lucky will return to General Hospital again. But as of now, Jonathan Jackson is leaving behind a trail of disappointed fans. The post Why General Hospital Fans Are Angry About Lucky Leaving appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
