All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

Insurance SaaS provider ZA Tech secures $35m in Series A round  

Concurrently, the Singapore-based insurance technology provider has announced a rebrand to Peak3. 

Sanlam to buy majority stake in MultiChoice’s insurance business 

NMSIS, a registered micro-insurer in South Africa, underwrites a variety of life and non-life insurance products. 

Columbia Insurance Group partners Guidewire to modernise ops 

The collaboration aims to streamline Columbia’s IT operations and deliver enhanced value to its agents, policyholders, and employees.  

AXA partners with HK Express for travel insurance 

Called HK Express Travel Insurance, it is a bespoke product from AXA that offers an array of benefits.  

Generali names new group chief transformation officer 

Cécile Paillard, who brings more than 25 years of financial services experience, will take on her new role on 2 September 2024. 

Auto insurer Loop announces layoffs after fundraising woes 

The exact number of employees affected by the move remains undisclosed, but the impact has been felt across various departments.  

Rokstone launches sports personal accident insurance portfolio 

This initiative is spearheaded by Graham Amato, who brings more than 30 years of industry experience to the role.  

Sampo makes €4.42bn offer to acquire remaining stake in Topdanmark 

Sampo’s move is expected to increase its market share to around 20% in the Nordic P&C insurance sector. 

Malaysian Re, Pacific Life Re extend (re)takaful alliance 

The MoU targets operators of takaful, a type of insurance, which is based on Islamic religious law. 

Allianz and Income Insurance in talks for partnership 

An application for the partnership has reportedly been submitted to the Monetary Authority of Singapore.