All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
Proptech company Steadily raises $30m in Series C round
The round was led by Two Sigma Ventures, with participation from Zigg Capital and Clocktower Technology Ventures, among others.
JMG Group expands with triple deal
JMG Group CEO Nick Houghton emphasised the acquisitions as “balancing entrepreneurial autonomy with Group-wide support”.
Global Parametrics named Lloyd’s coverholder for Canopius
Global Parametrics has binding authority to underwrite for Canopius, focusing on natural disaster perils.
Chubb net income plummets 38% in Q1 2025
The insurer’s after-tax core operating income declined 31.1% year-over-year to $1.49bn.
Markel overhauls US and Bermuda divisions, makes leadership changes
The US and Bermuda operations are now split into two divisions: US Wholesale & Specialty and Programmes and Solutions.
HUB unveils insurance offering for HNWIs operating small businesses
The service offers specialised coverage options to address risks and liabilities that come with operating a small business.
Swiss Re appoints Helvetia executive as new chief risk officer
Bernhard Kaufmann’s career in the reinsurance sector spans 17 years, during which he has worked at NN Group and Munich Re.
Admiral Group to divest US motor insurance portfolio to J.C. Flowers
Elephant Insurance offerings include tools designed to assist customers in selecting protection within their financial means.
Sapiens to buy automation service provider Candela
This move is intended to augment Sapiens’ life insurance product suite and extend its market reach in APAC.
Swiss insurers Helvetia and Baloise plan merger
Helvetia Baloise will be the second-largest insurance group in Switzerland with business volumes of SFr20bn ($24.34bn) upon deal completion.