All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

BHSI updates executive lines suite for private companies in Canada  

The updated offering provides private companies with customisable coverage and limits of up to $25m. 

Aspen launches US IPO with aim to garner up to $341m  

The company shares were traded on both exchanges until 2019 when Apollo acquired Aspen for $2.6bn. 

SWBC merges SWBC P&C and SWBC RE  

The merger positions SWBC P&C as the surviving entity.   

SiriusPoint names new international chief underwriting officer 

Based in London, Eleanor Gibson will lead the underwriting and portfolio management teams internationally.  

Earnix agrees to acquire GenAI tech provider Zelros 

The move integrates predictive, generative and agentic AI into the entire risk decisioning, personalisation and claims cycle. 

Bain Capital reportedly in discussions to lead $2bn investment in Acrisure 

The investment is expected to comprise preferred equity, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. 

Manulife Hong Kong launches two critical illness plans   

The new plans offer annual pay outs and a heart attack and stroke continuous treatment benefit, described by Manulife as a market-first feature.  

African Risk Capacity partners with Klapton Re on climate insurance  

The first initiative under the partnership will be launched in Zambia by November 2025, targeting rangeland areas prone to drought.  

MyRepublic launches product for collectors and gamers

This offering, developed in collaboration with HL Assurance, aims to provide protection for “high-value collectibles” and gaming equipment. 

Hiscox hires new CTO for London Market  

Withey will be tasked with defining the technology strategy for the London Market, overseeing the operation and transformation of trading systems.