All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

WTW Q2 2025 net income soars to $332m 

In H1 2025, WTW’s net income stood at $566m (£430.57m), compared to $331m for the same period last year.  

Brookfield to acquire UK’s Just Group in £2.4bn deal  

The acquisition is intended to merge Blumont with Just Group to operate in the UK’s annuity and life insurance industry. 

MetLife appoints new chief accounting officer 

Adrienne O’Neill will oversee the company’s accounting operations including corporate accounting, reporting activities and financial planning. 

Markel to divest global reinsurance renewal rights to Nationwide 

Nationwide will assign underwriting and management responsibilities for the policy renewals to Ryan Re Underwriting Managers.  

Japan Post Insurance to invest $2bn in Global Atlantic-sponsored vehicle 

The new vehicle is set to engage in a variety of Global Atlantic’s activities including insurance and reinsurance operations. 

Verisk to purchase AccuLynx in $2.35bn deal  

AccuLynx is known for its business management workflow platform tailored for residential property contractors, offering roofing materials and labour datasets. 

Aon names new global controller and chief accounting officer 

David DeBrunner will oversee the company’s accounting and financial reporting processes. 

Bridgepoint to buy majority stake in German insurer HBC  

Under Bridgepoint’s stewardship, HBC aims to create an integrated platform by merging its commercial broking with MGA functions.  

Tokio Marine announces corporate rebrand of E.design Insurance 

E.design will be renamed Tokio Marine Direct Insurance (TMDI), effective 1 October. 

AXA XL launches cyber assessment services  in North America  

The insurer launched these services in collaboration with Fenix24, which specialises in ransomware response and recovery.