All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

Core Specialty Insurance expands into contract surety market 

This move follows the establishment of its surety division as part of the bond, credit and guarantee subsegment in November 2023. 

Sedgwick secures $1bn investment from Altas Partners 

The transaction lifts Sedgwick’s enterprise value to approximately $13.2bn, an increase from $6.7bn in 2018. 

CelsiusPro powers Tower’s parametric insurance platform  

The IT platform aims to streamline parametric insurance distribution, starting with Tower’s cyclone response cover in Fiji and Tonga.

Insurtech Sigo Seguros raises $10.5m in Series A funding  

Sigo Seguros aims to offer affordable auto insurance to immigrant and working-class communities. 

Voya to acquire retirement plan business from OneAmerica 

This move will enhance Voya’s retirement business, adding around $47bn of assets to its emerging and mid-market segments. 

Cinven to acquire 50% stake in UK insurer Policy Expert 

Operating on a capital-light business model, Policy Expert has offices in London, Milton Keynes, Tonbridge and Motherwell.  

Vaisala expands into insurance with acquisition of Speedwell Climate 

This move enables Vaisala to provide tools for organisations to mitigate financial losses due to weather uncertainties. 

WTW collaborates with Kayna to enhance service for SMEs  

This collaboration is focused on the delivery of insurance solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK and US. 

HNW-focused P&C insurer PURE Insurance expands into Canada    

The reciprocal insurer, owned by its policyholders, is initially available through select brokers in Ontario. 

Insurtech MGA Ledgebrook raises $17m in Series B funds to expand operations 

The round was led by Duquesne Family Office and included the Stephens Group, Brand Foundry Ventures and American Family Ventures.