All articles by Patrick Brusnahan

Patrick Brusnahan

Editor of Private Banker International.

Canopius appoints global product leader, specialty

Houghton will start in October and oversee the governance, performance and standards of Canopius’ specialty underwriting lines.

Guardian and Pelago partner to promote tobacco-free life

For Guardian members with workplace-sponsored dental insurance, Pelago will guide and support individuals.

Canopius bolsters cyber team with appointment

Getty joins immediately and boosts the Canopius cyber team while reporting to Mike Shen, head of cyber & technology, London market.

Prudential hires chief data, analytics & AI officer

Park is based in Singapore and will report to Ashley Veasey, chief information officer.

Insurtech Finsall raises nearly $2m in funding

The funding will be used for establishing an NBFC to scale Finsall lending operations and deliver value to customers in insurance premium financing.

Prime Quadrant selects iCapital as investment manager

iCapital will provide all administrative functions associated with managing these funds.

Kin finishes reinsurance programme for its expanding footprint

The reinsurance programme maintains Kin’s record of prudent risk management by providing coverage for catastrophic events.

Best Insurance releases AI-powered quote and buy platform

Incomeadora, supported by Collinson Insurance, is a quote-and-buy platform for ASU policies that uses advanced AI and behavioural technology for more accurate and fairer pricing.

Ondo to expand in both UK and US

Ageas UK will introduce the Ondo LeakBot to its customers in a 12-month trial.

LifeSearch and Gretel team up to boost customer financial confidence

LifeSearch and Gretel have partnered to offer members additional educational content and access to the LifeSearch team for expert advice.