All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
Vidhya Edwards Munnangi
FICO, dacadoo collaborate to enhance insurance risk assessment
This alliance aims to help insurers transition from “static underwriting” methods to behaviour-based models.
The Ardonagh Group buys Zurich broker SRB
Set up in 1980, SRB primarily serves corporate clients in the industrial sector.
WTW registers 23% rise in Q1 profit
The insurer’s income from operations surged by 54% to $432m (£324.08m) in Q1 2025 from $280m in the prior year.
Cowbell unveils professional indemnity and cyber offering for UK tech companies
This represents the company’s first step beyond stand-alone cyber insurance in the UK market.
King Risk Partners secures investment from Lightyear
The investment was made alongside existing shareholder BHMS Investments.
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Germania partners with Nearmap to enhance property risk assessment
By integrating Nearmap’s Betterview platform, Germania Insurance gains visibility into roof conditions and property risks.
SCOR names former Swiss Re executive as Life & Health CEO
Philipp Rüede, who will also join the executive committee, succeeds Frieder Knüpling, who stepped down in July 2024.
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.