All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

MSIG USA hires new chief actuary and chief risk officer 

Tony Beirne will head MSIG USA’s actuarial function, while Dale James will manage enterprise risk management strategy.  

Shelter Insurance adopts Shift Technology’s fraud detection tool 

Shift Technology’s solution offers contextual information and documentation to expedite the investigative process.  

SCOR registers profit of €200m in Q1 2025 

The French reinsurer’s operating results have improved, with a 10.6% increase to €317m ($358m) in Q1 2025 from €287m a year ago. 

SBLI integrates Swiss Re’s CARE system to aid claims decisions 

CARE utilises “intelligent automation” to assist insurers in making accurate and auditable claims decisions. 

Lloyd Sadd merges with Iridium Risk Services  

The combined entity will provide insurance, benefits and pension, life and wealth management, and private client solutions.  

BHSI forays into UK programmes market 

Rob Munden will be responsible for the development and leadership of BHSI’s Programmes business within the UK. 

Paragon’s Reel Media buys specialty insurer WISE Risk 

WISE Risk specialises in insurance coverages such as event cancellation, non-appearance and weather-related policies.  

King Risk Partners names new COO  

Joel Eubank has more than two decades of experience in the insurance industry, with a background in finance, operations and strategic leadership. 

FM launches Intellium programme to address data centre risks  

A virtual on-demand resource unit has been set up, allowing subject matter experts to be deployed to address client matters. 

Trucordia buys Virginia’s Huffman Insurance  

Huffman Insurance offers auto, home, business, and life insurance solutions.