All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

FWD Group targets $442m in Hong Kong IPO 

The company will offer the shares at an indicative price of HK$38 per share, which values the company at HK$48.3bn ($6.15bn). 

Equus Claims Management approved as Lloyd’s DCA  

The accreditation follows sponsorship from insurance group Canopius.  

Howden gains regulatory nod for reinsurance operations in Saudi Arabia  

The Saudi operation will provide reinsurance brokerage services including treaty and facultative placements. 

ERGO completes merger of Nordic insurance operations 

The new entity provides healthcare and travel insurance to both corporate and individual clients in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. 

Coalition Re launches Helios platform for real-time cyber risk insights 

The platform provides customised reports and portfolio views to support cedants in refining underwriting and risk management strategies. 

MetLife teams up with Sprout.ai to drive claims automation 

The deal will result in Sprout.ai’s AI technology being integrated into MetLife’s existing systems, enabling automated claims decisions.  

Insurtech company COVU acquires Ford Insurance Agency 

Ford Insurance Agency offers both commercial and personal insurance coverage in Maine, US.  

Apollo’s Athora reportedly in talks to take over specialist insurer PIC 

PIC’s business model involves the acquisition of defined benefit pension schemes from various corporations. 

Run-off company Marco Capital to acquire R&Q Gamma  

The liabilities of R&Q Gamma are predominantly connected to the UK P&I Club. 

Aflac probes potential data breach after suspicious US network activity  

The data pertains to Aflac’s US operations including customers, beneficiaries, employees and agents.