All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Equitable to reinsure 75% of life insurance block with RGA 

The transaction involves RGA reinsuring a diversified mix of life insurance products worth $32bn. 

Rate Insurance forges alliance with Spot Pet Insurance  

Spot Pet’s plans offer access to a 24/7 pet telehealth helpline, providing Rate Insurance customers with professional advice. 

Bajaj Allianz Life implements Bima-ASBA facility 

With this move, Bajaj Allianz becomes the first insurance company to adopt the facility.  

Bishop Street finalises Landmark Underwriting acquisition 

The deal represents Bishop Street’s first investment outside of North America and aims to strengthen its platform capabilities. 

Pets Plus Us to provide pet insurance to CFIB members 

CFIB’s small business members, their employees and families can access coverage of up to $15,000 per year.  

Zurich net income attributable to shareholders surges to $5.8bn 

The company’s BOP also increased, reaching $7.7bn in 2024, a 5% increase from $7.3bn in 2023.  

Price Forbes Türkiye hires new chief broking officer  

Price Forbes Türkiye is the recently rebranded entity of Besso Sigorta, a subsidiary of Besso Insurance Group. 

Sedgwick to buy legal spend management division from Bottomline 

The company will integrate LSM technology infrastructure including the Legal-X and Legal eXchange web platforms. 

Specialty Risk Re secures $50m in funding  

The company said this investment strengthens its ability to address the increasing shortfall in reinsurance capacity. 

Pacific Life Re, NN Life complete €2bn longevity swap in Netherlands 

The deal encompasses a €2bn ($2.09bn) block of in-force individual annuity life policies, with provisions to reinsure future new business.