All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

Allianz Commercial appoints new global head of marine 

Rich Soja’s background in the sector includes leadership positions at Allianz Commercial since 2017. 

Alliant Insurance takes over Idaho’s Advanced Benefits   

Advanced Benefits offers a suite of solutions including employee benefit programmes, human resources and compliance services. 

Liberty Mutual restructures GRS division, adopts new model for Asia-Pacific

The company has introduced a new international insurance business division to streamline operations.

CFC to purchase Solution Underwriting in Australia  

Solution Underwriting, headquartered in Melbourne, specialises in financial lines insurance products.  

DUAL Europe acquires Swiss Re’s marine team 

The deal comes after DUAL established a new marine team in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, in October 2023.  

MassMutual partners Insurify to provide P&C insurance 

This collaboration integrates AI and specialist support to streamline insurance policy comparison, purchase and management. 

CRC Group establishes new cyber practice group 

CRC Group has integrated INSUREtrust into its wholesale brokerage division to expand the company’s specialty capabilities. 

Aspen and PIMCO establish casualty lines reinsurer Pando Re 

Aspen will serve as the sole cedant while PIMCO will be the exclusive investment manager for Pando Re.  

Howden launches cargo war risk insurance to cover Rea Sea conflict 

Howden’s cargo war facility offers up to $50m in coverage per insured vessel.   

JMG Group expands with BQI acquisition 

The acquisition will see JMG Group’s workforce grow by 46 employees and its gross written premium increase by £25m ($31.14m).