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The Standard finalises $2bn deal to buy Allstate’s voluntary benefits arm  

The acquisition includes American Heritage Life Insurance Company, which will eventually operate under The Standard brand.  

WTW buys Michigan broker Global Commercial Credit 

As part of this transaction, WTW will also buy ProfitGuard, a credit risk management service.  

Lockton forms Professional and Executive Risk practice 

The practice, the result of financial lines integration, specialises in insurance broking, risk advisory and claims for financial and professional insurance lines. 

Pine Walk appoints Tim Morgan to launch A&H MGA 

The new MGA is expected to launch in late 2025, contingent on regulatory approvals. 

SureGo Administrative Services secures DCA authorisation from Lloyd’s    

This authorisation enables the company to manage accident and health claims for Lloyd’s syndicates. 

Aon appoints new Asia CEO of Reinsurance Solutions unit  

Soeren Soltysiak, based in Singapore, will report directly to George Attard, APAC CEO of Reinsurance Solutions.   

ICEYE launches hurricane data solution for US insurers 

The solution provides information on both wind and flooding within 24 hours of a hurricane making landfall.  

MS Amlin establishes new branch in Sydney, Australia  

MS Amlin has appointed Matt Botfield, an Aon executive, as the head of Australia and New Zealand. 

Howden expands partnership with Cyberwrite for cyber risk insights 

Cyberwrite’s cyber risk quantification technology will enable Howden brokers to offer clients actionable risk insights. 

Ryan Specialty names Steve Keogh as new COO  

Keogh began his professional journey with Aon and served the global brokerage company for more than 28 years.