Spring 2026
May 6 2026 by Yawar Tharia-
Trump’s US$40bn Hormuz insurance scheme non-starter due to lack of US naval escorts: report
- May 17
The scheme failed to launch because it did not meet required conditions and depended on a US naval escort that has not materialised.
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Full Capacity: Softening market tests underwriting discipline
- May 16
This week's newsletter also discusses M&A updates, Ardonagh's Asia expansion, Howden HK's leadership change, IAG's ambition and India's new marine pool.
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Howden, Ardonagh, Antares, Swiss Re, Sedgwick: 12 APAC insurance people moves of the week
- May 15
Sompo, Gallagher Re, Santam, Delta Insurance, RiskPoint, Envest and MSIG also made personnel changes over the last week.
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Marsh to acquire Japanese energy giant Eneos’ insurance units
- May 15
Transaction involving Eneos Insurance Service and the insurance division of Eneos Material Trading is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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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.
