All articles by Shubhendu Vimal

Shubhendu Vimal

Lloyd’s launches Hormuz marine war risk consortium with Chubb

Under the arrangement, up to $200m of capacity is available for hull and P&I risks, with a separate $200m dedicated to cargo.

Zurich warns data centre boom is outpacing insurance capacity – report

Kelly Kinzer, the company’s global head of construction and surety, told Bloomberg that securitisation products – which would channel data centre risk to a wider base of investors – do not yet exist in any meaningful form.

Everest and Stone Point launch Annapurna Re casualty sidecar

The vehicle is designed to deploy around $600m in third-party capital across a three-year underwriting period, channelling dedicated reinsurance capacity into Everest’s global casualty and specialty reinsurance portfolios.

Zurich Insurance ties up with YAS to cover robots in Hong Kong

Zurich will develop tailored micro-insurance products for robots and incorporate the coverage within YAS’ robotics sales and service channels.

India to divest up to 5% in GIC through offer for sale 

The share sale consists of an initial offer of up to 2% of GIC’s equity, along with a provision to sell a further 3% in the event of oversubscription. 

Lockton posts 12% revenue growth, hits $4.5bn in FY26

According to the insurance brokerage, this is the sixth consecutive year in which it has achieved double-digit organic growth.

Apollo seeks Japan insurance licence amid regulatory hurdles – report

The US asset manager held discussions to acquire two subsidiaries of T&D Holdings as well as a life insurance unit belonging to Japanese investment firm Orix, with the latter talks described as being at an early stage.

NFP acquires Signature Personal Insurance assets

SPI, founded in 2004 by Roper DeGarmo, provides insurance cover for wealthy individuals and families with complex risk profiles, encompassing luxury properties, fine art and rare vehicles.

Property Guardian partners with EigenRisk on wildfire analytics

Through the agreement, Property Guardian’s wildfire risk intelligence will be incorporated into EigenPrism for use by parties such as commercial property underwriters, insurers, and MGAs.

Howard Hughes Holdings completes $2.1bn Vantage Group acquisition

The deal positions Vantage as a cornerstone business within HHH’s broader shift towards a diversified holding company structure.