All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

Insurtech Coverdash secures $13.5m Series A investment 

This investment will enable the company to enhance its embedded partner network and widen its insurance carrier panel. 

PoloWorks and PwC UK join forces to launch PoloPartners 

This collaboration aims to deliver a bespoke, tech-enabled and differentiated offering to the insurance market. 

UnitedHealth faces US DOJ antitrust investigation 

The probe focuses on the company’s growing influence across sectors including pharmacy benefits and technology services. 

K2 International names Richard Coello as new CEO  

Richard Coello brings experience in building underwriting businesses, and his expertise extends to fintech and US direct markets. 

Georgia Farm Bureau adopts Akur8 insurance pricing technology 

The insurer will use Akur8’s Core Platform solution to develop explainable insurance pricing models tailored for the industry.  

MetLife partners Fidelity on new retirement offering 

The new offering is a fixed immediate income annuity aimed at providing retirees with a stable source of income. 

Bandhan Financial closes Aegon Life acquisition 

This move is expected to expand Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited’s (BFHL) financial services offerings, complementing its existing operations in banking and mutual funds. 

AXA XL expands mid-market liability coverage 

The XL Plus endorsement is designed to address a wider range of risks not typically included in base policies.  

WTW rolls out excess casualty construction facility 

This facility will provide an additional $25m–50m in excess capacity, with coverage starting at $10m per occurrence. 

Signers National expands US footprint with two acquisitions 

The acquired agencies will operate under Signers National’s Lamb Insurance Services division.