All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

MetLife partners Fidelity on new retirement offering 

The new offering is a fixed immediate income annuity aimed at providing retirees with a stable source of income. 

Bandhan Financial closes Aegon Life acquisition 

This move is expected to expand Bandhan Financial Holdings Limited’s (BFHL) financial services offerings, complementing its existing operations in banking and mutual funds. 

AXA XL expands mid-market liability coverage 

The XL Plus endorsement is designed to address a wider range of risks not typically included in base policies.  

WTW rolls out excess casualty construction facility 

This facility will provide an additional $25m–50m in excess capacity, with coverage starting at $10m per occurrence. 

Signers National expands US footprint with two acquisitions 

The acquired agencies will operate under Signers National’s Lamb Insurance Services division.  

ACKO introduces extended battery warranty plan for EVs 

This new offering is available with the VIDA V1, Hero MotoCorp’s first electric vehicle (EV) under its new mobility brand.  

Prudential Cambodia finalises bancassurance partnership with Wing Bank  

The alliance will leverage the strengths of both institutions, offering a range of financial services to the Cambodian people. 

FWD announces AI partnership with Microsoft to enhance insurance operations 

This alliance is expected to power FWD’s generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) initiatives through Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service. 

AXA acquires HBSUK to enhance healthcare offering 

AXA Health said that the acquisition will enable it to further develop the online service for muscles, bones and joints.  

Zurich to acquire 70% stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance for $670.7m  

This move follows the initial announcement in November 2023, which was approved by the Indian competition regulator.