All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Baldwin Group and CAC agree on $1.03bn insurance brokerage merger 

The merger will broaden the specialty services of Baldwin’s Insurance Advisory Solutions segment through the addition of CAC’s experience. 

Arthur J. Gallagher buys UK’s First Actuarial  

First Actuarial will operate under the guidance of Arthur UK Benefits and HR Consulting Division head David Piltz.  

MetLife completes $10bn variable annuity risk transfer deal with Talcott 

The transaction aims to lower MetLife’s portfolio risk while leaving policy administration and servicing with MetLife. 

Curative Health Insurance raises over $150m in Series B funding 

The capital elevates the company’s valuation to $1.25bn and will support national expansion, with a near-term focus on the mid-Atlantic states. 

UnitedHealth to offload Banmedica to Patria Investments for $1bn

The divestment allows UnitedHealth to focus on other restructuring measures under CEO Stephen Hemsley.  

Santam Syndicate 1918 gains Lloyd’s approval to underwrite from 2026 

Santam has appointed Rob Vetch, who has 30 years of experience in global reinsurance, as CEO and CFO of Syndicate 1918.  

Africa Specialty Risks enters cyber insurance with digital quote-and-bind policy 

The cyber policy is available through ASR 24-7, beginning in South Africa, Namibia and Mauritius. 

WTW in discussions to purchase Cushon from NatWest

The acquisition talks have progressed following an auction process that attracted interest from several companies in the sector. 

Ariel Re Managing Agency gains Lloyd’s approval for Syndicate 2006 

Syndicate 2006 has been formed to underwrite both specialty and property reinsurance lines.  

AXA XL appoints new country manager for Italy  

Sylvain Eyraud has spent more than 15 years in insurance, holding a range of roles at AXA.