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UnitedHealth Group names new CFO  

Wayne DeVeydt will succeed John Rex, who is transitioning to a strategic advisory role to the CEO. 

RHB strikes bancassurance deals with Tokio Marine Life and Takaful Malaysia 

RHB will exclusively sell, market and distribute Tokio Marine Life and Takaful Malaysia’s life insurance and takaful products in Malaysia. 

Allianz, BlackRock and T&D wrap up €3.5bn acquisition of Viridium 

Santander Insurance and PG3 will take over Hannover Re’s position in the consortium, while TDUC has secured a 29.9% stake in Viridium for Y116bn ($783.58m).  

WTW Q2 2025 net income soars to $332m 

In H1 2025, WTW’s net income stood at $566m (£430.57m), compared to $331m for the same period last year.  

Brookfield to acquire UK’s Just Group in £2.4bn deal  

The acquisition is intended to merge Blumont with Just Group to operate in the UK’s annuity and life insurance industry. 

MetLife appoints new chief accounting officer 

Adrienne O’Neill will oversee the company’s accounting operations including corporate accounting, reporting activities and financial planning. 

Markel to divest global reinsurance renewal rights to Nationwide 

Nationwide will assign underwriting and management responsibilities for the policy renewals to Ryan Re Underwriting Managers.  

Japan Post Insurance to invest $2bn in Global Atlantic-sponsored vehicle 

The new vehicle is set to engage in a variety of Global Atlantic’s activities including insurance and reinsurance operations. 

Verisk to purchase AccuLynx in $2.35bn deal  

AccuLynx is known for its business management workflow platform tailored for residential property contractors, offering roofing materials and labour datasets. 

Aon names new global controller and chief accounting officer 

David DeBrunner will oversee the company’s accounting and financial reporting processes.