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SIRC 2026: Singapore industry group forms US$200m data centres insurance facility
Facility is backed by MSIG, Gallagher Re, Scor, Samsung Re and the Cybersecurity Association Singapore.
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Munich Re Specialty formally launches in Australia
New Sydney operation is spearheaded by former Lloyd's Asia, Middle East and Africa head Chris Mackinnon.
Munich Re Specialty formally launches in Australia
New Sydney operation is spearheaded by former Lloyd's Asia, Middle East and Africa head Chris Mackinnon.
New Sydney operation is spearheaded by former Lloyd's Asia, Middle East and Africa head Chris Mackinnon.
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Shinick Kim joins Willis Re’s Singapore buildout
He joins Gallagher Re in South Korea.
Shinick Kim joins Willis Re’s Singapore buildout
He joins Gallagher Re in South Korea.
He joins Gallagher Re in South Korea.
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Hong Kong Insurance Authority proposes revised asset-intensive reinsurance regulatory framework
Regulator is stepping up its scrutiny of asset-intensive reinsurance following rapid growth of the market in recent years.
Hong Kong Insurance Authority proposes revised asset-intensive reinsurance regulatory framework
Regulator is stepping up its scrutiny of asset-intensive reinsurance following rapid growth of the market in recent years.
Regulator is stepping up its scrutiny of asset-intensive reinsurance following rapid growth of the market in recent years.
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Weng Kong Chan joins BHSI as senior risk engineer
He joins from Sompo, where he was a risk control specialist within the Japanese insurer's APAC property business.
Weng Kong Chan joins BHSI as senior risk engineer
He joins from Sompo, where he was a risk control specialist within the Japanese insurer's APAC property business.
He joins from Sompo, where he was a risk control specialist within the Japanese insurer's APAC property business.
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Allianz Commercial Japan taps Katsuya Kobayashi as head of marine
He has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience, according to a LinkedIn update from Brian Jinzenji, managing director for Japan and South Korea.
Allianz Commercial Japan taps Katsuya Kobayashi as head of marine
He has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience, according to a LinkedIn update from Brian Jinzenji, managing director for Japan and South Korea.
He has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience, according to a LinkedIn update from Brian Jinzenji, managing director for Japan and South Korea.
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Willis Re completes acquisition of BMS Re’s US subsidiaries
Willis Re had signed the definitive agreement in August to acquire the US reinsurance division of BMS Group, including BMS Intermediaries and BMS Capital Advisory, as well as the associated US reinsurance broking team based in London.
Willis Re completes acquisition of BMS Re’s US subsidiaries
Willis Re had signed the definitive agreement in August to acquire the US reinsurance division of BMS Group, including BMS Intermediaries and BMS Capital Advisory, as well as the associated US reinsurance broking team based in London.
Willis Re had signed the definitive agreement in August to acquire the US reinsurance division of BMS Group, including BMS Intermediaries and BMS Capital Advisory, as well as the associated US reinsurance broking team based in London.
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Cyclone Arnab leads to US$480m in losses in India’s Andhra Pradesh
Aon's weekly catastrophe report also said that early indications suggested overall direct economic losses are likely in the 'low tens of millions' of US dollars.
Cyclone Arnab leads to US$480m in losses in India’s Andhra Pradesh
Aon's weekly catastrophe report also said that early indications suggested overall direct economic losses are likely in the 'low tens of millions' of US dollars.
Aon's weekly catastrophe report also said that early indications suggested overall direct economic losses are likely in the 'low tens of millions' of US dollars.
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Niyam Group ropes in ex-Tysers Singapore CEO Babita Rai to spearhead international business
She was most recently the CEO and executive director for Tysers Singapore between November 2023 and June.
Niyam Group ropes in ex-Tysers Singapore CEO Babita Rai to spearhead international business
She was most recently the CEO and executive director for Tysers Singapore between November 2023 and June.
She was most recently the CEO and executive director for Tysers Singapore between November 2023 and June.
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Willis’ Asia natural resources head Nicki Tilney departs
She spent nearly four years with the broker in Singapore and is returning to the UK, with her next role yet to be confirmed.
Willis’ Asia natural resources head Nicki Tilney departs
She spent nearly four years with the broker in Singapore and is returning to the UK, with her next role yet to be confirmed.
She spent nearly four years with the broker in Singapore and is returning to the UK, with her next role yet to be confirmed.
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Full Capacity: Looking beyond market cycles
This week's newsletter also discusses a new Lloyd's Asia coverholder, South Korea's new reinsurance program, India's distribution reforms, APAC insurers' evolving priorities and Envest Agencies' rebranding.
Full Capacity: Looking beyond market cycles
This week's newsletter also discusses a new Lloyd's Asia coverholder, South Korea's new reinsurance program, India's distribution reforms, APAC insurers' evolving priorities and Envest Agencies' rebranding.
This week's newsletter also discusses a new Lloyd's Asia coverholder, South Korea's new reinsurance program, India's distribution reforms, APAC insurers' evolving priorities and Envest Agencies' rebranding.
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WTW appoints Jonathan Nepomuceno as Philippines finex leader
Manila-based Nepomuceno brings extensive experience across financial lines, most recently working as vice president at Marsh Philippines.
WTW appoints Jonathan Nepomuceno as Philippines finex leader
Manila-based Nepomuceno brings extensive experience across financial lines, most recently working as vice president at Marsh Philippines.
Manila-based Nepomuceno brings extensive experience across financial lines, most recently working as vice president at Marsh Philippines.
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Strong underwriting results and capital strength shape Asia’s 1.1 renewals: AM Best
Balance sheet strength remains the cornerstone of financial strength, although 2025 results show a divergence between mature and emerging markets.
Strong underwriting results and capital strength shape Asia’s 1.1 renewals: AM Best
Balance sheet strength remains the cornerstone of financial strength, although 2025 results show a divergence between mature and emerging markets.
Balance sheet strength remains the cornerstone of financial strength, although 2025 results show a divergence between mature and emerging markets.
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SIRC 2026: Softening rates, Hong Kong’s ILS ambitions, India’s opening market to dominate in Singapore
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‘Huge opportunity, if we get it right’: brokers told to look beyond traditional insurance as risk pressures mount
Worldwide Broker Network survey shows insurance has shifted from a transactional purchase to a strategic driver of resilience, but the landscape is complex and fast moving, global director of property and casualty and product development Jen Blair tells InsuranceAsia News.
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‘You can’t fix what you can’t see’: cyber insurers warn PHP2Shell website shutdowns highlight AI impact
Cyber insurers warn that the PHP2Shell shutdowns exposed a growing visibility gap as AI is now finding software flaws faster than clients can locate the systems running them.
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Alternative solutions go mainstream as energy transition reshapes insurance risk
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Scor Business Solutions sets sights on profitable APAC build-out with specialty push
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Sompo APAC’s consumer business targets sustainable expansion as regulators push market discipline
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Gallagher Specialty eyes Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand as it bids to be ‘market disruptor’
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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
M&A
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Willis Re completes acquisition of BMS Re’s US subsidiaries
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Halliwell acquires New Zealand’s Maynard Marks to expand Asia Pacific presence
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Malaysian central bank extends RHB-Tokio Marine insurance merger deadline to February
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IAG confident RACI deal will be completed in 2027 despite opposition
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AUB Group to acquire Aon’s One Underwriting Australia
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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SIRC 2026: Singapore industry group forms US$200m data centres insurance facility
Facility is backed by MSIG, Gallagher Re, Scor, Samsung Re and the Cybersecurity Association Singapore.
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SIRC 2026: Softening rates, Hong Kong’s ILS ambitions, India’s opening market to dominate in Singapore
Attendees will focus on competitive pricing and broader structures, nat cat and parametric solutions, M&A momentum, and the rise of India's Gift City and Hong Kong as regional reinsurance hubs.
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Full Capacity: Looking beyond market cycles
This week's newsletter also discusses a new Lloyd's Asia coverholder, South Korea's new reinsurance program, India's distribution reforms, APAC insurers' evolving priorities and Envest Agencies' rebranding.
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SIRC: From capacity to AI, 5 key themes from 2025’s jam-packed edition
We bring you the big takeaways from last week's event in Singapore, and what they mean for the upcoming renewals.
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SIRC: APAC demand is there, Miller says, ahead of broad-based market softening
Broker has continued its buildout in Asia following the opening of its South Korea office in February.
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SIRC: HDI Global focuses on building out Southeast Asia energy hub
Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia are of significant interest to us, says the specialty carrier’s MD Alex Tarantino.
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SIRC: Booming and unconstrained property speculation fuelling India flood risk, Moody’s says
While climate variability is clearly playing a part in the increasing frequency of flood losses, it's only a part of the picture.
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SIRC: Verisk eyes expansion of hail risk solutions to Japan
The data analytics provider will also roll out its flood models for Australia and New Zealand in 2027.
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SIRC: Reinsurers continue to be bottom-line focused: AM Best
Q&A with AM Best’s Christie Lee, senior director, head of analytics and head of North East Asia, and Victoria Ohorodnyk, director and head of analytics for Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
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SIRC: Antares seeks to beef up business lines in 2026, with cyber and terrorism focus
Insurer, which celebrates in its 10th anniversary this week, is looking to ‘fight our corner’, CEO Mike van der Straaten says.
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BlackRock's Daniel Caderas and MSCI's Raman Aylur Subramanian explain why tactical asset allocation (TAA) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have become essential as global markets fragment and static allocations lose their reliability.
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Maritime shipping faces growing geopolitical threats — missiles, drones, GPS interference, and cyber sabotage — requiring better intelligence, crew welfare, and resilience measures.
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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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Shinick Kim joins Willis Re’s Singapore buildout
He joins Gallagher Re in South Korea.
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Weng Kong Chan joins BHSI as senior risk engineer
He joins from Sompo, where he was a risk control specialist within the Japanese insurer's APAC property business.
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Allianz Commercial Japan taps Katsuya Kobayashi as head of marine
He has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience, according to a LinkedIn update from Brian Jinzenji, managing director for Japan and South Korea.
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Niyam Group ropes in ex-Tysers Singapore CEO Babita Rai to spearhead international business
She was most recently the CEO and executive director for Tysers Singapore between November 2023 and June.
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Willis’ Asia natural resources head Nicki Tilney departs
She spent nearly four years with the broker in Singapore and is returning to the UK, with her next role yet to be confirmed.
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WTW appoints Jonathan Nepomuceno as Philippines finex leader
Manila-based Nepomuceno brings extensive experience across financial lines, most recently working as vice president at Marsh Philippines.
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Echo Re adds Sanjana Sinha to Gift City team as underwriting manager
She joins the reinsurer after spending 12 years with Axa XL, last holding the position of underwriting manager.
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Starr names Zoe Xie as APAC head of distribution, strategic initiatives
Singapore-based Xie joins from Axa XL, where she was most recently the head of property for Singapore.
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Lockton expands in New Zealand with Wellington office, Marsh and WTW hires
Broker appoints Felix Ukaegbu as general manager of the new office and James Earwaker as client director for financial lines.
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Envest Agencies rebrands, hires Belinda Steedman as CEO
Business will become Orvia Australia and New Zealand as parent firm Ardonagh rebrands its global MGA businesses to Orvia Underwriting.
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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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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.
No change, but headwinds remain ahead of 1.1 renewals: Howden Re’s Andy Souter
Andy Souter, head of APAC at Howden Re, speaks to InsuranceAsia News about the broker’s expectations for the coming 1.1 renewals, and Howden Re’s growth ambitions in the region.
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.
Fire losses: "Having given evidence that played a key role in the court's assessment, I believe the court’s reasoning holds a clear lesson for insurers and claims professionals across the region: early evidence capture is critical in complex fire losses."
Anand Ghnavello, Halliwell