NorthStandard veteran David Roberts takes helm as Britannia’s Asia head
February 23 2026 by Mithun Varkey
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Howden appoints Nobuyuki Akahane to lead new Japanese construction initiative
- February 23
Akahane will be based in London and will support the company’s expanded focus on Japanese‑led construction and infrastructure projects across global markets.
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Steadfast CEO Robert Kelly to retire, successor to be in place by August
- February 23
Co-founder is set to remain on the board of the Australian broker after his retirement and transition to a non-executive director role.
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James Beedle named chair of Singapore Reinsurers’ Association
- February 23
He succeeds Kenrick Law, who stepped down from his role of APAC CEO of Allianz Re in December.
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IAG’s Amanda Whiting takes on new group role
- February 23
Whiting has returned to Australia after four years as CEO of IAG New Zealand.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.
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Beazley | What does cyber protection look like from day 1 to day 600 and beyond?
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, but a governance issue that belongs on the boardroom agenda.
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Sedgwick | Preparing for the next storm
Insurance industry needs to recalibrate, invest in innovation and strengthen systems, talent and data practices.
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Peak Re | From climate modelling to market opportunity: Forging a new clarity on Southeast Asia’s climate risk
Southeast Asia's protection gap: a crisis of clarity, not just capital
