All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
HCIactive to release predictive administrative intelligence framework
The platform will allow carriers, employers, third-party administrators and brokers to act proactively.
JAB Insurance to buy Life and Pensions business of Utmost Group
Under the agreement, JAB Insurance will take control of more than £5bn in assets as well as 175 ULP employees.
Alpha Bank announces merger of Altius Insurance and Universal Life in Cyprus
The resulting combined entity will see Alpha Bank hold majority stake after the transaction is completed.
AIG, Amwins and Blackstone form Lloyd’s Syndicate 2479
The syndicate is scheduled to start underwriting activities on 1 January 2026.
Piramal Finance to sell 14.72% stake in Shriram Life to Sanlam
According to Piramal, the transaction is aimed at monetising non-core assets.
FCA reviews UK home and travel insurance standards
The FCA will focus on claims-handling practices and the clarity of information available to policyholders.
Howard Hughes to buy reinsurer Vantage Group in $2.1bn deal
Vantage operates as a provider of P&C insurance supported by technology and analytics.
Aviva expands policy administration with TCS subsidiary Diligenta
Diligenta will administer an additional 1.1 million life insurance policies under this expanded arrangement.
Indian Parliament approves bill raising insurance sector FDI cap to 100%
The Amendment of Insurance Laws Bill, 2025 will also grant new regulatory authority to the IRDAI over matters such as commission payments.
Aon’s NFP acquires Virginia-based Hamilton Insurance Agency
Hamilton Insurance has been involved in the senior housing and long-term care insurance market for nearly five decades.