Descartes Underwriting secures investment from Battery Ventures
Battery Ventures, a global technology-focused investment firm, has made a strategic investment in Descartes Underwriting, a global corporate parametric insurance specialist. The transaction was executed at a premium to Descartes’ most recent Series B valuation. It allows Battery to join the company’s shareholder base, while all existing investors retain a large majority of their holdings.…
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Mereo selects Northern Trust for asset servicing and asset management capabilities
Mereo Insurance Limited has selected Northern Trust to provide asset servicing and asset management solutions. Mereo is a Bermuda-based integrated reinsurance platform that launched in the first quarter of 2025 and underwrites a wide range of casualty, specialty, and property classes of business. Under the agreement, Northern Trust Asset Servicing will deliver custody services and…
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KCC introduces High Velocity models for faster catastrophe loss analysis
Karen Clark & Company (KCC), a provider of catastrophe risk modelling solutions, has released a new set of High Velocity (HV) models aimed at streamlining the analysis of hurricane and severe convective storm (SCS) losses. These models are designed to support quicker assessments while remaining consistent with KCC’s existing catastrophe reference models. Built using the…
Read MoreMaximising the potential of a multigenerational workforce
At the REBA Congress, David Collington discussed evolving workforce needs, priorities and challenges to help you leverage the unique strengths of each generation.
Read MoreBW advises on first-of-its-kind superfund transaction
BW has advised the CMS Pension Scheme on a pioneering superfund transaction with Clara-Pensions – the first of its kind in the not-for-profit sector.
Read MoreInitial reflections on the Pension Schemes Bill: key investment implications
While the final version of the Bill and associated regulations are still to come, David Moreton outlines his initial thoughts on key areas where change is implied.
Read MoreThe Pension Schemes Bill, and how it applies to the LGPS
Alison Murray and Jeff Houston from our Public Sector Governance team summarise the Bill’s provisions as they apply to the LGPS.
Read MoreDC in focus: Large DC Schemes Analysis 2025
Explore our Large DC schemes analysis 2025 – highlighting how scale is transforming large pension schemes in a fast moving retirement landscape.
Read MoreCatalyst DC pension: Pension Schemes Bill
In this special edition, our experts break down the implications of the Pension Schemes Bill for DC pension providers.
Read MoreInnovative private capital strategies family offices can’t ignore
Explore why private markets still matter for family offices and discover two fresh approaches to optimise returns and diversification.
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