All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Markel’s comprehensive income to shareholders plummets in Q3 2025 

In Q3, operating income was $1bn, a 26% decline due to fluctuations in the company’s equity portfolio. 

Axonic Insurance secures $210m preferred equity investment

The investment will allow Axonic Insurance to expedite its technology advancements and improve product service offerings. 

Swiss insurer Youplus seeks new investors amid solvency ratio drop

Youplus Group has ceased initiating new business operations within several European markets including Germany, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.  

Guidewire to buy P&C knowledge management platform ProNavigator 

Upon completion of the acquisition, Guidewire intends to incorporate ProNavigator’s intelligence capabilities into its own platform.  

Everest to divest retail commercial insurance renewal rights to AIG 

The transaction will see AIG gaining the rights to renew Everest’s US, UK, European and Asia-Pacific Commercial Retail businesses. 

L&G concludes $6.1bn buy-ins with Ford pension schemes 

The two buy-ins comprise the Ford Hourly Paid Contributory Pension Fund and the Ford Salaried Contributory Pension Fund. 

Sompo, Collinson International launch Sompo Smart Delay in APAC 

The service aims to provide travel insurance policyholders with immediate access to airport lounges and experiences during flight delays. 

Aon makes executive appointments to EMEA reinsurance business 

Andrew Secker has been appointed as the EMEA chief client officer (CCO) and Daniele De Bosini as the EMEA chief broking officer (CBO). 

Phoenix seeks partnership with asset manager – report 

The UK-based insurer is collaborating with Fenchurch Advisory Partners to seek a partner capable of sourcing high-yield assets. 

Old Republic to purchase Everett Cash Mutual Insurance 

ECM provides insurance services to small farm owners and commercial agricultural businesses in the US.