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Vishnupriya N

Howden names new executive director for property segment

Robert Green will be responsible for servicing firms across Howden’s specialty and retail divisions.

Ambac acquires majority stake in New Jersey-based Riverton Insurance

The purchase comprises a managing general agent (MGA) Professionals’ Best, as well as retail agency ALIA.

Star Health signs bancassurance deal with Standard Chartered Bank

The insurer will utilise the bank’s 100 branches in India to offer complete health insurance coverage for its clients.

Aviva to insure engineered timber in commercial developments

This expansion is part of the insurer’s plan to facilitate building and real estate sectors in cutting down their carbon footprint.

Barents Reinsurance to bolster property portfolio with Moody’s RMS models

The company will use the ExposureIQ application by Moody’s RMS to conduct exposure management analysis.

Team One and Southwest Adjusters to form joint venture

The JV will receive financial and strategic support from US-based private equity company Longshore Capital Partners.

IRDAI allows exemptions for insurer investments in HDFC post-merger

The move comes after insurers sought IRDAI permission to continue investments in HDFC bonds under the Housing and Infrastructure category.

BHSI appoints transactional liability business head for Asia and Middle East

Louis Bidmead will report to Scotland Walsh-Riddle, the head of executive and professional liability for Asian region.

China Life Insurance names Li Mingguang as new president

Mingguang became part of the company in 1996 and previously served as the party committee secretary since July 2023.

Swiss Re H1 net income growth over ninefold to $1.4bn

The company attributed the growth in net income to a decline in losses from natural catastrophes.