All articles by Shubhendu Vimal

Shubhendu Vimal

Vistria buys Dallas-based MGA Lumen Holdings

Founded in 2019, Lumen underwrites builders’ risk, commercial general liability, commercial property, homeowners, personal auto and umbrella products across more than 30 US states.

MIC Global launches MiIncome in Qatar with QIC

The move follows regulatory clearance in Qatar for MiIncome, an income-protection offering designed to address short-term earnings interruptions through digital payouts.

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.

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.