All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Westland Insurance snaps up Paul Ayotte Insurance Brokers  

PAIB has a portfolio that includes a variety of insurance products including auto, home, business, cottage and leisure insurance.  

Liberty Mutual agrees to pay $4.7m over bribery charges in India 

The insurance company came under scrutiny over claims that its Indian operation had paid approximately $1.5m in bribes to intermediaries.  

Chubb appoints new president and CUO of Global Surety  

Following Steve Haney’s promotion, Teresa Black will step into the role of division president at North America Surety. 

Central Bank of India partners with Tata AIG to launch TReDS insurance policy  

The new policy aims to enhance security and confidence for MSMEs and financiers on TReDS platforms. 

UnitedHealth’s $3.3bn Amedisys deal faces strict divestiture terms  

UnitedHealth faced legal challenges last year when the US Justice Department and state attorneys general moved to block the acquisition. 

Hiscox appoints Harriet Turner to lead SML cover  

The new offering will provide coverage for claims related to sexual misconduct within the workplace. 

Lockton to buy Benefits Communication Insourcing 

BCI’s operations are focused on enhancing the experience of employees by recruiting and training specialists in communication and administration. 

Higginbotham expands Midwest footprint with Roehr Insurance partnership 

The partnership is intended to create a stronger support network for clients and employees, drawing on the combined expertise of both companies. 

Zurich Insurance net income rises to $3.06bn in H1 2025 

The company also reported a 6% rise in group BoP to $4.2bn. 

OneShield launches AI Hub to transform insurtech ecosystem 

The AI Hub’s scope spans the company’s main OSE and OMS product lines.