All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

ZestyAI’s Z-FIRE wildfire risk model now filing-ready in California 

The model can be filed for rate segmentation and underwriting without additional review under the PRID process.  

Pinpoint Predictive, Lightspeed collaborate to improve underwriting precision 

Lightspeed intends to refine its pricing strategies, ensuring accurate risk selection and optimised premium structures.  

Greece’s Piraeus confirms talks to buy 70% stake in Ethniki Insurance 

The transaction is valued at €469m ($485.84m) and is expected to diversify Piraeus’ revenue streams.  

Markel Group reports decline in net attributable income in Q4 2024  

For FY24, the net income attributable to shareholders reached $2.8bn, an increase from $1.9bn in 2023.  

Hub International expands with Lindenwood Agency acquisition  

In conjunction with the acquisition, Lindenwood president Melodie Smith and her team will join Hub Kansas and Missouri.  

Price Forbes rebrands Besso Sigorta as Price Forbes Türkiye   

Gökçen Süer has been appointed as chairman and CEO of Price Forbes Türkiye.  

Pen Underwriting revamps divisional structure 

Pen now operates with four main trading divisions: Commercial – UK & Ireland; SME & Personal Lines; International; and Public Sector. 

AEGIS London unveils political violence consortium 

This new solution empowers AEGIS London to assume a 100% share of risk and raise its per-policy capacity from $60m to $100m.

Merchants Insurance Group adopts CLARA Analytics solutions 

CLARA Analytics will provide Merchants with tools for accurate cost determination, expediting the claims handling process. 

SCOR Business Solutions names new global head of casualty

In his new position, Holger Schaefer will oversee the casualty and EIL teams across the US, Europe and APAC regions.