All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

Arch Insurance International names new CFO 

In her new role, Penberthy will oversee the finance function including accounting, financial planning and analysis, and reporting. 

AXA rolls out parametric insurance in Hong Kong 

The new offering is designed to provide protection for outdoor workers against the risks of rising temperatures.  

Equistone invests in insurance loss adjuster QuestGates  

QuestGates, with headquarters in Birmingham, operates 12 offices across the UK and Ireland. 

French insurance company AXA agrees to acquire Italy’s Nobis 

Nobis is mainly a retail property and casualty (P&C) insurance company, with a diverse distribution channel.

Markel hires key personnel to expand Asia-Pacific operations 

The new hires will contribute to the company’s growth strategy and underwriting capabilities in the region. 

MDS Brasil acquires D’Or Consultoria, expanding health and benefits offerings 

The acquired company, which was a unit of Rede D’Or São Luiz, is a broker specialising in health, dental, life insurance and pensions.  

Ambac completes acquisition of majority stake in Beat Capital Partners 

Beat is a London-based insurance underwriting and managing general agent (MGA) incubation platform.  

Howden agrees to buy Allianz UK’s musical insurance book 

The customer base, as well as the marketing and operations teams, will be integrated into Howden’s existing music scheme, Lark Music. 

Miller acquires Swiss advisory company 4809 Brokers 

The acquired company specialises in advisory services for insurance transactions aimed at capital relief.  

AXA XL partners with US Marine Insurance Group 

The partnership seeks to expand AXA XL’s inland marine insurance services within the supply chain and transportation sectors.