MS&AD completes acquisition of 18% equity stake in Barings
May 14 2026 by Roshan Nambiar
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Nepal drought triggers US$100,000 parametric payout to farmers
- May 14
First-of-its-kind payout in Nepal, which was as designed by Global Parametrics, benefitted 405 people.
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Tokio Marine open to more ILS deals ‘if there’s any room’, as Kizuna Re highlights strong earthquake demand
- May 14
Latest outing raised US$100m in Singapore, with assistant manager for global reinsurance, Ken Oka, telling InsuranceAsia News that the insurer has studied issuing catastrophe bonds in Hong Kong.
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Axa XL launches prevention unit, led by global CUO Libby Benet
- May 13
Its fifth business unit, alongside Americas, APAC and Europe, UK and Lloyd’s and reinsurance, reflects the company's commitment to prevention, risk insight and client partnership.
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Howden names Alaric Lee as Hong Kong CEO, replaces Singapore-bound Alfred Sham
- May 13
Sham will relocate to Singapore to take on the role of chief strategy officer for Asia.
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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.
