US Navy escorts, securing terms key to insuring Strait of Hormuz transits: Berkshire’s Ajit Jain
May 4 2026 by Mithun Varkey
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Suncorp New Zealand hires Walter David as senior construction, engineering underwriter
- May 4
He was formerly with Chubb for almost three years, most recently as a casualty lines underwriter.
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HDI Global sees ‘substantial’ opportunity for Southeast Asia renewables, charts a new hope for the region’s energy future
- May 4
Haris Michaels, head of energy and power in Singapore, tells InsuranceAsia News about HDI Global's plans for region, with Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and India seen as the key markets for expansion.
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Allianz Trade appoints Bruce Lan as commercial director for China
- April 30
Shanghai-based Lan has been with the trade credit insurer for nearly a decade, joining as regional sales manager for multinationals for APAC.
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HDFC Ergo elevates Samir Shah to deputy managing director
- April 28
Mumbai-based Shah has been with the carrier for nearly two decades, previously holding the position of executive director since June 2018.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
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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.
