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King Risk Partners secures investment from Lightyear 

The investment was made alongside existing shareholder BHMS Investments. 

Germania partners with Nearmap to enhance property risk assessment  

By integrating Nearmap’s Betterview platform, Germania Insurance gains visibility into roof conditions and property risks. 

SCOR names former Swiss Re executive as Life & Health CEO  

Philipp Rüede, who will also join the executive committee, succeeds Frieder Knüpling, who stepped down in July 2024.  

Proptech company Steadily raises $30m in Series C round  

The round was led by Two Sigma Ventures, with participation from Zigg Capital and Clocktower Technology Ventures, among others. 

JMG Group expands with triple deal 

JMG Group CEO Nick Houghton emphasised the acquisitions as “balancing entrepreneurial autonomy with Group-wide support”.  

Global Parametrics named Lloyd’s coverholder for Canopius 

Global Parametrics has binding authority to underwrite for Canopius, focusing on natural disaster perils. 

Chubb net income plummets 38% in Q1 2025  

The insurer’s after-tax core operating income declined 31.1% year-over-year to $1.49bn. 

Markel overhauls US and Bermuda divisions, makes leadership changes 

The US and Bermuda operations are now split into two divisions: US Wholesale & Specialty and Programmes and Solutions.  

HUB unveils insurance offering for HNWIs operating small businesses 

The service offers specialised coverage options to address risks and liabilities that come with operating a small business. 

Swiss Re appoints Helvetia executive as new chief risk officer 

Bernhard Kaufmann’s career in the reinsurance sector spans 17 years, during which he has worked at NN Group and Munich Re.