All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Allianz seals $2.8bn deal to exit insurance JVs with Bajaj  

Upon completion, Bajaj Finserv’s holding in each company will increase to 75.01%. 

Markel Insurance announces new CEO 

This move is part of the company’s efforts to enhance customer focus across its diverse markets. 

Marsh enhances cyber risk capacity with Cyber Echo Encore  

This new offering provides Marsh clients with the option to access up to $45m in additional cyber insurance capacity.  

Ping An P&C, FAW Hongqi partner on intelligent driving coverage  

The service offers protection for intelligent driving liability, addressing eight common scenarios. 

Amwins launches public entity excess casualty programme 

The new programme offers liability coverage up to $3m per occurrence and workers’ compensation up to $2m per occurrence.  

LSM, Baobab team up on e-crime insurance offering for SMEs 

This collaboration offers SMEs a tailored solution to protect against digital fraud risks including CEO fraud and deepfakes. 

Climate risk data provider Reask lands $4m in funding  

The round was led by the InsuResilience Investment Fund Private Equity II (IIF II), managed by BlueOrchard Finance. 

UN unveils local market ecosystem for parametric insurance in Pacific 

The ecosystem of private-public sector partners will offer micro and meso insurance solutions tailored to the region’s needs. 

BHSI names new head of claims for Australasia 

Operating out of Auckland, Megan Howe will report to BHSI chief claims officer Dave Crowe. 

IK Partners to buy minority stake in UK broker Seventeen Group 

With IK Partners’ backing, Seventeen Group is looking to accelerate growth and use technology to tap new market opportunities.