All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

openIDL establishes Data Specifications working group  

Cloverleaf will offer foundational IP for the endeavour to ensure that the working group builds on an established infrastructure. 

Ardonagh Advisory acquires ALP Holdings and its subsidiary 

Located in Liverpool, UK, ALP Holdings and Letton Percival are known for providing insurance solutions and client service.  

Swiss Re to co-manage GAM’s catastrophe bond and ILS funds 

This includes the GAM Star Cat Bond UCITS Fund, with the appointment effective from 7 May 2025.  

ALKEME names new president for US East Region 

Jesse Dantice will oversee the company’s operations and growth initiatives in the eastern US.  

SCOR faces scrutiny over ex-chairman’s role in PartnerRe deal 

SCOR has denied any direct or indirect involvement and responsibility in the matter. 

Dai-ichi’s TAL to acquire 15.1% stake in Challenger  

The deal equates to a price of Y763 per share, a 53% premium over Challenger’s closing share price on 4 April 2025. 

XChange TEC expands into Hong Kong with acquisition 

This acquisition gives the company direct access to the Hong Kong market. 

TALON and Litchfield partner on medical stop-loss insurance  

The alliance supports TALON’s negotiated rate calculation and pricing solution, UAPA.  

Ascend, borrowedtyme collaborate on insurance payment processing 

With the integration of Ascend’s payment processing options, agencies utilising btcore can access a variety of payment methods. 

Gallagher acquires real estate-focused broker Bircroft  

Bircroft will be integrated into the real estate practice of Gallagher’s UK & Ireland Retail division.