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Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Loss adjuster Charles Taylor sets up office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 

Charles Taylor’s regional director of natural resources, Manuel Tarantino, will lead the Rio office.  

McGill and Partners offers war risk reinsurance facility for Ukraine 

McGill also tied up with local Ukrainian insurance provider ARX to develop a product that offers cover of up to $50m (£40.64m) per risk.  

Clearcover enters Texas non-standard auto insurance space 

The policies will be underwritten by Old American County Mutual Fire Insurance Company.  

The Hartford establishes new service company in Singapore 

Zhenghong Pan has been appointed to lead the Singapore service company.  

Aon hires global reinsurance CEO from Lloyd’s 

In his new role, John Neal will be based in London, joining the Risk Capital leadership team and reporting to Aon Risk Capital CEO Andy Marcell. 

Insurtech company Alpine Intel takes over BSC Forensics  

BSC Forensics supports forensic structural, electrical, mechanical and fire investigations, among others.  

Everest Group rejigs leadership as CEO steps down  

The announcement follows the departure of Juan C Andrade, who has stepped down as president.  

SBLI collaborates with Swiss Re to improve underwriting process 

The Swiss Re Underwriting Ease digital tool is designed to streamline risk assessment and accelerate decision-making for underwriters.

Ryan seals deal to buy Velocity Risk Underwriters for $525m 

The deal also includes the sale of Velocity Risk’s wholly owned E&S carrier, Velocity Specialty Insurance Company, to FM.  

Porch completes establishment of reciprocal exchange 

Porch Insurance Reciprocal Exchange (PIRE) will take ownership of all insurance policies, premiums, claims, and assets and liabilities previously held by HOA.