All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

BMS names new UK chief growth officer 

Watkins, who has been with the company for more than a decade, will lead the implementation of BMS’ client-centric growth strategy. 

Ryan Specialty’s financial lines MGU unifies operations, expands offerings 

Coinciding with the rebranding is the activation of a new $10m international facility for Ryan Financial Lines. 

Twelve Capital, Securis agree on merger to create $7.8bn ILS manager 

The deal, the financial terms of which were not disclosed, will establish one of the world’s largest insurance-linked securities (ILS) managers. 

Indian insurtech company Acko buys OneCare to bolster healthcare offerings 

With this move, Acko aims to create a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem that addresses various aspects of health insurance. 

Allianz Partners Australia expands alliance with Singapore Airlines 

The new integrated model will allow passengers to obtain insurance quotes directly through the Singapore Airlines website. 

NFP bolster Irish reach with Barrett Private Insurances purchase 

Barrett Private Insurances, with a 37-year presence in Ireland, is known for its specialised insurance solutions for private clients. 

Optio to buy B2B insurance specialist Den Hartigh Beheer & Exploitatie  

The company offers property and casualty (P&C) insurance products including coverage for land-based equipment, marine and high-net-worth individuals.  

Chubb registers growth in Q2 2024 profit

Net premiums written during the quarter reached $13.36bn, up 11.8% from $11.95bn in Q2 2023.

Mosaic hires new CEO for Americas division 

Toby Smith joins the leadership team with a mandate to drive market engagement and profitable growth. 

Applied Systems acquires AI insurtech provider Planck  

Planck’s AI platform assists insurers in boosting premiums while reducing loss and expense ratios.