All articles by Shubhendu Vimal
Shubhendu Vimal
Markel and Upfort collaborate on cyber risk tools for US policyholders
Through the arrangement, eligible clients will be offered Upfort Shield, a multi-layer cyber defence platform.
AXA XL names new heads of Ocean Marine and Bonds in Americas
Mikki Williams becomes head of Ocean Marine, with responsibility for cargo, hull and P&I, and marine liabilities across the region.
Brown & Brown unit acquires American Adventure Insurance assets
American Adventure provides insurance programmes sold through dealerships across vehicle segments.
ARPC secures terrorism retrocession cover of $1.41bn for 2026
Retrocession is a component of ARPC’s capital and risk management framework.
Generali launches Core Tech to drive group-wide tech overhaul
The move is part of the company’s Lifetime Partner 27: Driving Excellence plan, which outlines AI and technology investment of €1.2bn ($1.42bn)–1.3bn.
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AXA DCP partners with Planet Labs for near-real-time disaster monitoring
Under the agreement, AXA DCP will incorporate data from Planet’s high and medium-resolution satellites, along with its frequently updated Basemaps, into an AI-driven risk management system.
Jackson Financial finalises $500m equity partnership with TPG
As part of the agreement, TPG has invested $500m in common equity to back the expansion of Jackson’s spread-based business and support the development of future insurance offerings.
Equal Parts raises $23m to expand insurance platform
The round was led by Inspired Capital and is intended to support the company’s plans to purchase independent agencies, enhance its proprietary technology and expand into new regions.
MNK International opens São Paulo brokerage to enter Brazilian market
The new unit will support work across areas such as engineering, financial lines, large industrial risks, marine, oil and gas, property and other complex exposures.
AIG finalises minority stakes in Convex and Onex
Under the agreements, AIG bought roughly 35% of Convex for about $2.1bn and acquired a 9.9% holding in Onex for approximately $642m.