All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

HDI Global’s insurance revenue rises 8% in H1 2025 

The insurer’s operating profit increased by 24% to €377m ($439.3m), compared to €305m in the prior year. 

Roamly introduces AI-powered Carshare insurance platform  

Roamly Carshare is engineered to work with stakeholders including marketplaces, fleet operators, mobility services and transportation networks. 

Taiwanese Mercuries Life Insurance reportedly explores sale 

The company is seeking ways to reinforce its capital base and is open to potential alliances within Taiwan and internationally.  

W.R. Berkley forms new business for professional liability and casualty solutions 

Berkley Edge will provide solutions for businesses that typically encounter difficulties in securing insurance coverage due to the nature of their risks. 

Markel finalises sale of global reinsurance renewal rights to Nationwide 

Nationwide will assign the underwriting and management of the renewal policies to Ryan Re Underwriting Managers. 

New MGA Elevate Specialty forays into UK market 

Elevate Specialty was set up by Mickey Attia and Robin Stagg, former executives at DAS and Allianz.  

Arthur J. Gallagher concludes $13.45bn purchase of AssuredPartners 

The acquisition aims to expand Gallagher’s retail middle-market P&C and employee benefits presence across the US. 

AIG hires new chief digital officer  

Scott Hallworth will be tasked with steering AIG’s digital, data and genAI strategy. 

Aviva operating profit surges 22% in H1 2025

The company’s IFRS profit also increased to £819m in H1 2025, compared to £654m in the prior year.  

AXIS Capital names new CFO  

Matthew Kirk will succeed Peter Vogt, who is set to transition to a strategic advisory role within the company until the end of 2026.