All articles by Prasanna Gullapalli

Prasanna Gullapalli

Manulife partners with Adaptive ML to integrate model fine-tuning technology

This agreement is expected to support Manulife in automating underwriting quotes, handling complex processes, and providing guidance to sales professionals.

DUAL to enhance cyber underwriting offerings with CyberCube partnership

The alliance aims to combine the underwriting expertise of DUAL with CyberCube’s modelling tools and APIs.

FCA confirms rule simplification for insurers to reduce expenses

The UK’s FCA has indicated that further adjustments will be made to insurance regulations in the coming year.

ICEYE, Munich Re’s Risk Management Partners team up for catastrophe solutions

Beginning in January 2026, ICEYE’s Flood Archive and Flood Early Warning solutions will be accessible through the Events feature of the Location Risk Intelligence Platform.

Hildene to scale insurance business solutions with acquisition of SILAC

The acquisition will see Hildene purchase all outstanding common equity of SILAC for approximately $550m in cash.

Compre and Wakam sign loss portfolio transfer agreement

The deal covers around €140m ($163.04m) of reserves as of 31 December 2024.

Zain Group introduces fully digital motor insurance app in Kuwait

The digital insurance services will be rolled out gradually in Iraq, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

Swiss insurers Helvetia and Baloise announce merger completion

The operational integration phase will focus on combining business activities and harmonising internal processes.

Generali, BFF Bank and BPCE advance in GamaLife acquisition bidding process

Apax Partners is reportedly aiming for a valuation close to €600m ($691.56m) for GamaLife, a European life insurance consolidator.

James Addington-Smith to become Marsh UK CEO in early 2026

In his capacity as CEO, Addington-Smith will guide the strategic direction and execution of Marsh’s commercial activities in the UK.