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Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Aon names new CEO of Global Solutions 

Andy Marcell will spearhead the company’s integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital capabilities. 

McGill and Partners enters digital-first partnership with AXA XL 

The partnership aims to simplify the risk placement process by automating and aligning risk appetite.  

Markel Insurance wraps up marine insurer MECO acquisition  

The MECO Group, now rebranded as MECO Specialty, will operate within the Specialty division of Markel International’s Wholesale operation. 

Poland’s Bank Pekao and insurer PZU sign MOU on potential merger 

The merger aims to simplify the group’s ownership, streamline the bancassurance model and consolidate operations under one listed entity.  

PureHealth’s Daman forays into P&C insurance space 

As part of this evolution, Daman will adopt a new legal name, The National Insurance Company – Daman. 

The Standard bolsters disability insurance with Expanded EvolutionIQ partnership 

The partnership allows The Standard’s claims team to use data insights to reduce administrative tasks and speed up decision-making and payments.  

Markel names new leader of UK regional business 

This follows current managing director Neil Galjaard’s decision to step down due to personal plans.  

MIB Group elects new chairman, vice-chairman and three new directors  

The company elected Bruce Parker as chair and Bruce Baude as vice-chair, with Matthew Berman, Peter Maynard and Christopher Zimmerman joining as new directors. 

Dai-ichi Life to acquire 15% stake in British insurer M&G 

Under the terms, M&G will become Dai-ichi Life HD’s preferred asset management partner in Europe.  

GlobeMed Saudi ties up with Orient Insurance to offer healthcare services 

This partnership will allow Orient Insurance members to utilise a network of more than 3,800 healthcare providers across Saudi Arabia.