All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Swiss Re sets out net income target of $4.5bn in 2026 

The financial targets also involve expanding the use of AI to support productivity and decision-making.  

Mitsui Sumitomo acquires 12.5% stake in W. R. Berkley 

This move follows the Japanese company’s agreements with the Berkley Family, which includes a company and trusts owned by Berkley family members.  

Tiptree shareholders approve DB Insurance purchase of Fortegra  

Under the agreement signed in September, DB Insurance is buying Fortegra from Tiptree and Warburg Pincus for $1.65bn (Won2.43tn) in cash. 

Vienna Insurance Group sets new financial targets with evolve28 plan 

The 2028 targets include GWPs of at least €20bn ($23.3bn) – a 23% increase over the 2025 forecast.  

Zurich Insurance expands cloud partnership with Insurity in US 

The initiative extends Zurich’s use of cloud-hosted platforms for policy administration and bureau managed services. 

Ryan Specialty forms new US public sector MGU  

Operating as Ryan Specialty Public Entity, the unit will provide casualty and auto physical damage cover. 

bolt partners with Roamly for recreational vehicle insurance products  

Through this agreement, agents using the bolt platform in all 50 US states can now access Roamly’s RV insurance policies. 

Baldwin Group and CAC agree on $1.03bn insurance brokerage merger 

The merger will broaden the specialty services of Baldwin’s Insurance Advisory Solutions segment through the addition of CAC’s experience. 

Arthur J. Gallagher buys UK’s First Actuarial  

First Actuarial will operate under the guidance of Arthur UK Benefits and HR Consulting Division head David Piltz.  

MetLife completes $10bn variable annuity risk transfer deal with Talcott 

The transaction aims to lower MetLife’s portfolio risk while leaving policy administration and servicing with MetLife.