All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

Cinven to acquire 50% stake in UK insurer Policy Expert 

Operating on a capital-light business model, Policy Expert has offices in London, Milton Keynes, Tonbridge and Motherwell.  

Vaisala expands into insurance with acquisition of Speedwell Climate 

This move enables Vaisala to provide tools for organisations to mitigate financial losses due to weather uncertainties. 

WTW collaborates with Kayna to enhance service for SMEs  

This collaboration is focused on the delivery of insurance solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK and US. 

HNW-focused P&C insurer PURE Insurance expands into Canada    

The reciprocal insurer, owned by its policyholders, is initially available through select brokers in Ontario. 

Insurtech MGA Ledgebrook raises $17m in Series B funds to expand operations 

The round was led by Duquesne Family Office and included the Stephens Group, Brand Foundry Ventures and American Family Ventures.  

Envelop Risk forms services division to enhance cyber reinsurance support 

Envelop Risk Solutions aims to support insurers and reinsurers looking to bolster their cyber capabilities. 

Activist investor Cevian increases stake in Swiss insurer Baloise

Cevian now holds around 9.4% of the company, boosting its ability to drive changes at the Swiss insurer. 

BMS Re hires Guy Carpenter executive as LatAm and Caribbean division CEO

Anthony Mirabal, whose appointment is effective as of November 2024, brings over three decades of reinsurance experience to the role. 

Akur8 strengthens actuarial platform with Arius purchase

Arius is a P&C reserving software, which is utilised by insurers and reinsurers to manage risk and enhance financial performance. 

Aon unveils framework to help insurers optimise performance

The service aligns with insurers’ unique risk appetites and goals, particularly as they prepare for January 2025 renewals.