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Shinhan Financial agrees US$516m deal for controlling stake in Lotte Insurance
Korean financial services group signed an agreement to purchase a 77% stake in the non-life carrier from private equity owner JKL Partners.
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Japan tightens asset-intensive reinsurance rules to curb counterparty risk: Fitch
The Financial Services Agency also lifted its long-standing prohibition on cooperation between insurance brokers and agents that encourage wider use of broker channels.
Japan tightens asset-intensive reinsurance rules to curb counterparty risk: Fitch
The Financial Services Agency also lifted its long-standing prohibition on cooperation between insurance brokers and agents that encourage wider use of broker channels.
The Financial Services Agency also lifted its long-standing prohibition on cooperation between insurance brokers and agents that encourage wider use of broker channels.
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Zurich appoints Martin Noble to expanded role as greater China CFO
Noble is currently CFO for Hong Kong and has been working at the insurer for nearly 13 years.
Zurich appoints Martin Noble to expanded role as greater China CFO
Noble is currently CFO for Hong Kong and has been working at the insurer for nearly 13 years.
Noble is currently CFO for Hong Kong and has been working at the insurer for nearly 13 years.
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Howden Australia drafts Marsh team for sport and entertainment practice build-out
'In a significant investment in the sector', the broker has appointed Simon Calabrese as head of entertainment and leisure, while four other former Marsh employees join as senior associates.
Howden Australia drafts Marsh team for sport and entertainment practice build-out
'In a significant investment in the sector', the broker has appointed Simon Calabrese as head of entertainment and leisure, while four other former Marsh employees join as senior associates.
'In a significant investment in the sector', the broker has appointed Simon Calabrese as head of entertainment and leisure, while four other former Marsh employees join as senior associates.
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Aon, EBRD expand Ukraine war-risk facility to US$168m as MS Amlin adds capacity
Lloyd's carrier, the scheme’s first reinsurer when it launched in March 2025, has lifted its support to US$145m, while two more Ukrainian insurers join.
Aon, EBRD expand Ukraine war-risk facility to US$168m as MS Amlin adds capacity
Lloyd's carrier, the scheme’s first reinsurer when it launched in March 2025, has lifted its support to US$145m, while two more Ukrainian insurers join.
Lloyd's carrier, the scheme’s first reinsurer when it launched in March 2025, has lifted its support to US$145m, while two more Ukrainian insurers join.
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Pacific Life Re seals second Japan structured reinsurance deal of 2026
The transaction with an unnamed ‘leading life insurer’ is designed to optimise capital efficiency under the new ESR framework.
Pacific Life Re seals second Japan structured reinsurance deal of 2026
The transaction with an unnamed ‘leading life insurer’ is designed to optimise capital efficiency under the new ESR framework.
The transaction with an unnamed ‘leading life insurer’ is designed to optimise capital efficiency under the new ESR framework.
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Parametric specialist IBISA appoints Samdarshi Vikram Singh as India CEO
Luxembourg-based company palns to extend its work beyond agriculture into lending, SMEs, renewable energy and other sectors exposed to climate volatility.
Parametric specialist IBISA appoints Samdarshi Vikram Singh as India CEO
Luxembourg-based company palns to extend its work beyond agriculture into lending, SMEs, renewable energy and other sectors exposed to climate volatility.
Luxembourg-based company palns to extend its work beyond agriculture into lending, SMEs, renewable energy and other sectors exposed to climate volatility.
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Opinion: Barcelona floods are a wake-up call on urban flood risk
Urban flooding can be intensely local, with a cloudburst overwhelming drainage, inundating basements, and knocking out transport, utilities, and businesses without the dramatic footprint of a major typhoon.
Opinion: Barcelona floods are a wake-up call on urban flood risk
Urban flooding can be intensely local, with a cloudburst overwhelming drainage, inundating basements, and knocking out transport, utilities, and businesses without the dramatic footprint of a major typhoon.
Urban flooding can be intensely local, with a cloudburst overwhelming drainage, inundating basements, and knocking out transport, utilities, and businesses without the dramatic footprint of a major typhoon.
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Lloyd’s Asia joins GAIP as supporting partner
Lloyd's Asia will contribute its specialist expertise to the platform to address protection gaps and strengthen resilience against complex, evolving risks in Asia.
Lloyd’s Asia joins GAIP as supporting partner
Lloyd's Asia will contribute its specialist expertise to the platform to address protection gaps and strengthen resilience against complex, evolving risks in Asia.
Lloyd's Asia will contribute its specialist expertise to the platform to address protection gaps and strengthen resilience against complex, evolving risks in Asia.
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Japan moves to create domestic reinsurance captive regime
The government plans to submit a bill to the next ordinary legislative session, due in January 2027, to create a system of reinsurance captives that handle limited risks.
Japan moves to create domestic reinsurance captive regime
The government plans to submit a bill to the next ordinary legislative session, due in January 2027, to create a system of reinsurance captives that handle limited risks.
The government plans to submit a bill to the next ordinary legislative session, due in January 2027, to create a system of reinsurance captives that handle limited risks.
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FWD to re-enter P&C with 25% stake in bolttech Hong Kong for US$21m
The target was formerly FWD General Insurance and was divested by the Richard Li-controlled insurance group to bolttech in 2020.
FWD to re-enter P&C with 25% stake in bolttech Hong Kong for US$21m
The target was formerly FWD General Insurance and was divested by the Richard Li-controlled insurance group to bolttech in 2020.
The target was formerly FWD General Insurance and was divested by the Richard Li-controlled insurance group to bolttech in 2020.
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Indonesian solvency rules to drive consolidation, capital raising: Fitch
Country’s carriers also face pressure from the impending implementation of an RBC regime in 2027.
Indonesian solvency rules to drive consolidation, capital raising: Fitch
Country’s carriers also face pressure from the impending implementation of an RBC regime in 2027.
Country’s carriers also face pressure from the impending implementation of an RBC regime in 2027.
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BMS Group taps Grant Robertson as executive broker
Robertson was formerly head of complex risks at Donaldson Brown.
BMS Group taps Grant Robertson as executive broker
Robertson was formerly head of complex risks at Donaldson Brown.
Robertson was formerly head of complex risks at Donaldson Brown.
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President Philippe Cotelle tells the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (Ferma) Forum 2026 in Rotterdam that insurers must change to remain relevant to global organisations.
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The Hartford targets APAC growth with Singapore energy launch in Q1 2027
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‘Many don’t appreciate what can go wrong’: bloodstock insurance finds its footing in North Asia
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Asia emerges as international programs hub as regional firms centralise risk management: HDI Global
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‘Good times’ for India’s reinsurance buyers despite rising El Nino climate risk: Edme’s Vinod Krishnan
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‘Ripe for real growth’: Lloyd’s insurer Aegis making Asia Pacific cyber moves
M&A
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Shinhan Financial agrees US$516m deal for controlling stake in Lotte Insurance
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FWD to re-enter P&C with 25% stake in bolttech Hong Kong for US$21m
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Australia’s competition tribunal halts IAG-RACI appeal pending ACCC public benefit ruling
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TT Club and UK P&I Club members vote to merge, creating Unified Transport Mutual
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South Korea’s OK Financial signs deal to acquire Yebyeol Insurance from KDIC
ESG
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Lloyd’s looks for new way to meet diversity challenge after scrapping Dive In festival after 12 years
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Swiss Re faces activist scrutiny for underwriting new LNG terminals, CEO defends ‘very robust’ ESG framework
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QBE hands Mandy Chan expanded role as head of operational power generation, ESG for Asia
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Carbon credit specialist Oka launches in Singapore
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‘You can’t do it as a hobby’: ESG must be a clear business model with easily measurable targets
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Planning for future conditions from the outset can improve operational reliability, reduce potential disruption and protect long-term asset value.
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Captive insurance has evolved from niche tool to strategic risk infrastructure in Asia, with connected claims data seen as key to unlocking its full value.
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Are insurers capturing full value from the asset class? BlackRock shares its perspective.
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Asia's subsea industry is expanding and evolving rapidly, with the growing use of technology across the region changing the way risks are be assessed.
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Zurich appoints Martin Noble to expanded role as greater China CFO
Noble is currently CFO for Hong Kong and has been working at the insurer for nearly 13 years.
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Howden Australia drafts Marsh team for sport and entertainment practice build-out
'In a significant investment in the sector', the broker has appointed Simon Calabrese as head of entertainment and leisure, while four other former Marsh employees join as senior associates.
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Parametric specialist IBISA appoints Samdarshi Vikram Singh as India CEO
Luxembourg-based company palns to extend its work beyond agriculture into lending, SMEs, renewable energy and other sectors exposed to climate volatility.
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BMS Group taps Grant Robertson as executive broker
Robertson was formerly head of complex risks at Donaldson Brown.
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Howden Re hires Titus Wu as associate director for APAC facultative
Wu relocated to Singapore from Hong Kong, where he was most recently an associate director at Aon.
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Specialty MGA hires David Higgins to lead global bloodstock expansion
MNK Group's new portfolio will have a global remit, with a particular focus on opportunities in Australasia, the US, the UK, and Europe.
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Marsh elevates Sonya Febbo to Australia head of authorised representatives for corporate, commercial
Melbourne-based Febbo previously spent over 15 years as managing director of XS Insurance, a corporate authorised representative of Marsh.
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Aviso Specialty hires Marsh veteran Eric Wojcik to stand up capital solutions group
Wojcik, who joins as head of capital and guarantee solutions, will start in his new role from March next year.
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Mitsui Bussan Pana Harrison appoints Alice Lim as head of general insurance
She replaces Lisa Marbon, who will continue in a senior capacity, focusing on strategic client relationships, business initiatives, and supporting the company.
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Lockton taps Kenichiro Miki as senior consultant for Japan business
He joins from Price Forbes where he was head of its Japan practice.
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Risk management: "Adequate liability limits are therefore an essential component of risk management for high-hazard operations."
Marc Burban, Asian Risks Management Services
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W&I: "W&I is now being utilised with increasing frequency across a far broader range of deal sizes and geographies in the region. Coverage terms have broadened, retentions have fallen, and underwriting processes are being continually refined to become increasingly streamlined."
Keshaya Yap, Liberty Global Transaction Solutions
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Nuclear: "The insurance sector is poised to play a central and enabling role in Asia’s nuclear expansion. As countries in the region move from exploration to active planning and construction – especially with a focus on SMRs – they will require innovative risk transfer solutions."
Clifford Blayney, Markel International
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Lloyd’s Asia GWP growth stalls at US$1.2bn in 2025, but underwriting gain soars 24%
Monetary Authority of Singapore filings show premium growth flatlined after a 17% jump the year before, even as it posted stronger underwriting gains and a 10% increase in net profit.
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US$100bn cat bond market ‘in reach’ as 2026 heads for record issuance: Gallagher Re
Strong demand from investors for new perils and for risk from underrepresented regions such as Asia Pacific, according to Jason Bolding, CEO of Gallagher Securities.
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Insurance seen as ‘genuine tipping point’ for Asia’s first major carbon capture, storage hubs
Consortium identifies India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia as potential storage sites across the Asia Pacific, but insurers warn projects may not secure financing without long-term risk cover.
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Lloyd’s Asia surpasses US$1bn GWP milestone in 2024 amid double-digit growth
Offshore fund demonstrates strong performance despite challenges in the Singapore unit and varied underwriting results across business lines.
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Hong Kong’s P&C reinsurance market narrows gap with Singapore
Hong Kong benefitted from RBC implementation in 2024, however, Singapore retained top spot in terms of GWP and underwriting results.
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Short-tail performance boost for Australia’s P&C carriers
APRA data shows general insurance COR improves in Q4 2024, while profit after tax almost doubles to US$1bn.
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Australian intermediated premiums grow 8.2% in 2023-24
While the GWP placed with Lloyd’s in the 12 months grew at a comparable pace, business placed with unauthorised foreign insurers declined marginally.
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Alternative risk solutions on the table for non-modelled perils at 1.1 renewals
The APAC reinsurance market is transitioning from a market of corrections to a market of solutions, Tony Gallagher, CEO, Asia Pacific, Guy Carpenter tells InsuranceAsia News.
Asia domiciled sidecars show ‘untapped potential’ for reinsurers: MS Amlin’s William Ho
William Ho, CEO of Asia Pacific at MS Amlin in Singapore, tells InsuranceAsia News about the Lloyd’s carrier's plans to expand its ILS program in 2027 and opportunities for third-party capital innovation in the region.
‘Right time for Hong Kong to push captive ambition’: Willis’ Steve Hutchinson
Steve Hutchinson, head of corporate risk and broking for Hong Kong and Macau at Willis, tells InsuranceAsia News about the ongoing evolution of Hong Kong’s captives regime and how multinational corporations are adapting their risk management strategies.
Claims: "In a region as diverse as Asia, understanding how insurance is intended to respond in practice can be just as important as understanding what the policy covers."
Pavlos Spyropoulos, Tokio Marine Kiln