All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

DUAL Europe names new leaders for transactional liability insurance  

Amaury Berhault and Jaume Benajiba both have more than 17 years of experience in transactional liability underwriting. 

Pen Underwriting renews fleet capacity tie-up with Zurich in UK  

From 1 January 2026, Zurich will also provide capacity for Pen’s wider fleet book, including passenger transport risks. 

Vietnamese digital insurer Saladin raises series A funding 

The funding will see Saladin broaden its product portfolio. 

Bupa fined $23.2m for misleading health insurance claims in Australia  

The ruling relates to statements made by Bupa between May 2018 and August 2023 regarding members’ entitlements. 

Australian watchdog rejects IAG’s purchase of RAC WA insurance business 

The ACCC found that the transaction could result in a “substantial lessening of competition” for motor and home insurance in the region. 

WTW to acquire insurance broker Newfront for $1.3bn 

The deal aims to strengthen WTW’s position in the US middle market. 

Munich Re targets $7.33bn IFRS net profit for 2026 

The company’s Ambition 2030 strategy sets a total payout ratio greater than 80% per year and a targeted solvency ratio above 200%.  

Aegon to relocate headquarters and legal domicile to US 

The relocation is expected to be completed by 1 January 2028.  

Ageas inks $2.3bn deal to acquire remaining stake in AG Insurance 

With this transaction, Ageas will hold all shares of AG Insurance, giving it complete ownership.