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Shubhendu Vimal

Hub International targets around $3bn in IPO – report

The insurance broker filed confidentially for the listing in late June.

Hagerty to acquire Bennetts in UK motorcycle insurance push

The transaction is due to complete in Q3 of this year, subject to regulatory clearance, and is expected to be accretive to Hagerty’s earnings from completion.

Australia’s QBE completes buyout of Indian JV Raheja QBE  

The company said the move is part of its expansion plans in Asia and reflects its view of India as a key market for future growth.  

KKR eyes UK and European pension risk transfer tie-ups – report

The US investment firm, which manages more than $700bn in assets, is weighing partnership structures under which it and an insurer would direct capital into investments sourced by KKR.

Carbon Underwriting secures FTV Capital investment

The investment is set to back Carbon’s expansion in delegated authority underwriting, including the scaling of its Graphene data and analytics platform and entry into new markets including the US.

Hub International files confidentially for proposed US IPO

The insurance brokerage did not disclose the timing of the offering, the number of shares or the proposed price range.

Clearwater Analytics taken private in $8.4bn investor-led deal

As part of the agreement, Clearwater shareholders were paid $24.55 a share in cash.

MSCI to acquire climate risk data company First Street

Once integrated, First Street’s capabilities will be folded into MSCI’s existing climate and geospatial tools.

AXA XL names new country manager for Austria and CSEE

Simon Schäfer, who will be based in Vienna, will replace Eduard Billovits.

Howden Re expands European footprint with new Dublin office

Alongside the office launch, the company has appointed David Carpenter as director of Howden Re Ireland.