All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

QBE to shut North America middle-market business segment  

QBE’s North American middle-market segment generated approximately $500m in gross written premium in FY2023. 

One80 Intermediaries introduces $30m liability insurance policy for CROs  

This product addresses the unique risks associated with the restructuring of distressed companies.  

Wefox investors offer €25m lifeline to prevent sale to Ardonagh 

Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi state fund, supports selling a substantial part of Wefox to Ardonagh in €550m deal. 

Zurich concludes 70% stake acquisition in Kotak General Insurance  

The $670m deal is touted as the largest foreign investment in India’s general insurance sector since the 2021 increase in the FDI limit to 74%.  

Kita partners with Wilder Carbon for buffer pool 

Capacity for the new insurance solution is provided by Chaucer, a specialist (re)insurer. 

Insurance SaaS provider ZA Tech secures $35m in Series A round  

Concurrently, the Singapore-based insurance technology provider has announced a rebrand to Peak3. 

Sanlam to buy majority stake in MultiChoice’s insurance business 

NMSIS, a registered micro-insurer in South Africa, underwrites a variety of life and non-life insurance products. 

Columbia Insurance Group partners Guidewire to modernise ops 

The collaboration aims to streamline Columbia’s IT operations and deliver enhanced value to its agents, policyholders, and employees.  

AXA partners with HK Express for travel insurance 

Called HK Express Travel Insurance, it is a bespoke product from AXA that offers an array of benefits.  

Generali names new group chief transformation officer 

Cécile Paillard, who brings more than 25 years of financial services experience, will take on her new role on 2 September 2024.