All articles by Satarupa Bhowmik

Satarupa Bhowmik

Axis Capital names new CEO of managing agent arm

John Owen has been with AXIS for 19 years in underwriting and leadership roles.

Simplicity teams up with insurance advisory Passerelle

Passerelle founders Fernando Pou, Victoria Mayer and Chris Daniels will now become partners at Simplicity.

AXA XL names new chief underwriting officer for APAC & Europe

Gerbaud will develop core underwriting strategies and help optimise product offerings.

Hiscox’s gross written premiums rise in first nine months of 2023

The insurer registered a 11% increase in net group insurance contract written premiums.

Insurtech company Bimaplan raises $3.5m in pre-Series A round

The funding round, which was led by Orios Venture Partners, brings Bimaplan’s total funding to $6m.

Argenta forms energy transition technology insurance unit

Argenta has promoted Edward Davidson to lead the new energy transition offering.

Bharti Group wins approval to acquire AXA’s stake in life insurance JV

India’s Bharti Life Ventures will now own a 100% stake in Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company.

Westland Insurance and BOXX partner on cyber insurance product

The partnership will allow Westland Insurance’s customers to purchase access to BOXX Insurance’s cybersecurity solution Cyberboxx.

US-based CNA selects Guidewire Cloud to improve underwriting operations

CNA will migrate Guidewire’s products to Guidewire Cloud for its commercial business lines.

Hybrid insurer Hadron launches with $250m Altamont backing

Hadron designs efficient structures that ensures long-term stability and rapid market entry for MGUs.