All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Pen Underwriting extends QBE partnership 

The renewal of two capacity deals in specialist areas will see QBE provide more than £400m (£324.6m) in premiums over the terms of the agreements. 

DIFC, Lloyd’s partner to boost insurance talent in Middle East 

The collaboration will see the DIFC Academy and Lloyd’s Academy organising a series of events, educational boot camps and on-demand learning. 

Aon launches life and health reinsurance practice in India 

Renuka Nar has been appointed as the head of broking and Neha Shah as the chief actuary of the new practice. 

Prudential Financial seals reinsurance deal with Prismic Life 

Prismic will reinsure nearly $7bn of reserves with US dollar-denominated Japanese whole life insurance policies. 

DUAL Europe introduces new Cyber Prevention and Response entity 

The company has launched DUAL Cyber Active Protect, a product that unifies cyber insurance with proactive cyber prevention services. 

Great American Insurance Group rolls out new cover for contractors 

Basic coverage includes protection against various perils such as fire, water damage, earth movement, wind, and theft. 

Everest Group elevates acting head to permanent CEO 

Jim Williamson has more than two decades of experience in the P&C insurance industry. 

Canadian insurers Beneva and Gore Mutual to merge  

The combined entity will have close to $8bn (C$11.5bn) in premiums and $27bn in assets, making Beneva the “seventh-largest insurer” in Canada by total premium. 

One Inc announces new chairman of the board 

Scott G. Stephenson’s appointment comes after Nordic Capital joined Great Hill Partners as co-owners of One Inc. 

Price Forbes introduces new specialism in power, downstream and renewables  

Alex Davies has been appointed as director of this newly established unit.