All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

Daiichi Life’s PNZ to acquire New Zealand insurer Fidelity Life

The combination is expected to create an opportunity to strengthen investment capacity and support a broader range of life and health insurance solutions.

Chariot Re raises $700m to expand reinsurance platform

Chariot Re said the new capital will help it scale its life and annuity reinsurance business and pursue a growing pipeline of diversified opportunities.

Aon to expand middle-market reach with $17bn USI takeover

The agreement comes after Aon’s 2024 purchase of NFP and “establishes the premier platform in the large and growing US middle-market segment”, the insurer said.

Tokio Marine HCC International agrees deal for Direct Commercial

The transaction also includes Direct Commercial Premium Finance, a related company of DCL.

Marsh unveils $10bn property insurance exchange for digital infrastructure risks

Structured as an insurance exchange, the facility will involve 30 participants from traditional and alternative capital providers.

Willis Re launches global life reinsurance practice

Willis Re said the new unit broadens its position in the international reinsurance market.

Frankfurter Leben lines up offer for Athora’s German unit – report 

Apollo Global Management-backed Athora has been weighing the future of its German operation, including a possible disposal, after finding it difficult to expand the business.  

New Zealand secures record $7.19bn in reinsurance cover

The reinsurance programme is NZ$2.1bn ($1.22bn) larger than a year earlier, a 20% increase.

Property Guardian partners with EigenRisk on wildfire analytics

Through the agreement, Property Guardian’s wildfire risk intelligence will be incorporated into EigenPrism for use by parties such as commercial property underwriters, insurers, and MGAs.

Corgi raises $106m in Series B1 round at $2.6bn valuation

Corgi said the fresh capital will be used to expand its full-stack insurance platform and support its move into additional segments of the commercial insurance market.