All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Edme Insurance Brokers targets global expansion 

The company, with its composite brokerage model, plans to expand its operations in London, Dubai and Singapore. 

Bupa considers increasing stake in Niva Bupa Health Insurance 

This follows the Indian Government’s proposal to raise the FDI limit in the insurance sector from 74% to 100%. 

Marine insurtech company Ahoy! expands into Florida 

The company is offering coverage for vessels of up to 95ft in length and $2.5m in value. 

Clear Group buys Irish broker Phelan Caswell Insurances  

The acquisition marks the continuation of Clear Group’s investment in the Irish broker market. 

Hub International continues buying spree with Mayfield Insurance purchase 

Mayfield Insurance offers commercial and personal services including life, home, auto and property insurance. 

Legal & General agrees to sell US unit to Meiji Yasuda for $2.3bn 

Meiji Yasuda also plans to take a 20% interest in L&G’s US PRT business and acquire 5% of L&G’s shares from the market.  

Sompo hires AIG executive as chief risk officer for APAC 

Lily Claydon will spearhead the company’s risk management strategies, governance and analytics across the APAC territories.  

Aviva’s GCS division launches two new business lines 

Effective 1 February 2025, this move is indicative of Aviva’s strategy to become a “dual-platform London Market insurer”. 

Amerisure Insurance deploys Guidewire solutions 

PwC, a Global Premier member of Guidewire PartnerConnect Consulting, served as the lead partner in the implementation process.

Allianz, IAG vie for RAC WA’s insurance division  

The RAC WA has engaged Barrenjoey to conduct a review of its business.