All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Pine Walk Capital launches Corsiam Specialty 

The new venture is supported by TFP Syndicate 3123 at Lloyd’s.   

Optifino and Covr Financial merge to form Digital BGA 3.0 

The collaboration is expected to offer advisors enhanced analytical tools and solutions. 

Southern Trust Insurance names new president and CEO 

Douglas Jensen will define strategic plans and guide Southern Trust through its upcoming period of growth. 

Balavant Insurance Group appoints new CFO and COO 

Omeed Kazemi steps into the role of COO with a background at the nexus of technology, insurance and financial services.  

Insurtech company Ethos Technologies files for IPO with US SEC 

The company’s platform is designed to simplify the insurance industry’s value chain, from distribution to underwriting. 

DB Insurance to buy Fortegra from Tiptree and Warburg Pincus

The transaction is conditional on Tiptree shareholder approval and is expected to close in mid-2026.

Franklin Mutual to use Nearmap platform

FMI expects the shift to reduce operational costs and support the insurer’s expansion into new states.

MassMutual considers reinsurance deal for life insurance reserves – report 

The insurer has initiated initial contracts with reinsurers about its universal life insurance with secondary guarantees. 

Planette introduces forecasting platform for financial and insurance sectors

The product offers weekly outlooks up to six weeks, monthly estimates up to three months and seasonal projections.

McGowan Companies acquires digital wholesale broker Limit

Limit will continue to operate under its existing name as part of the McGowan Companies.