Ascot

A landscape photographer has shared images of the keeper of Pier 21, the historic ocean-terminal site in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where more than a million immigrants landed in Canada. The photos circulated under the hashtag SeaWednesday, drawing attention to the landmark's maritime setting and its enduring role in Canadian immigration history.

Specialty insurer Ascot has restructured its underwriting businesses and appointed presidents to lead its divisions. The move forms part of the group's effort to sharpen its specialty insurance and reinsurance operations under clearer divisional leadership. No financial details or named executives beyond the new division presidents were provided in the announcement.