Sompo posts record US$4bn profit, up 163% on lower nat cat losses, strong underwriting gains
May 20 2026 by Mithun Varkey
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Tokio Marine adjusted profit rises 17% to US$4.4bn on underwriting strength, lower nat cat losses
- May 20
Lower capital gains from sale of equities, negative forex impact and Greensill reserving action weigh on earnings.
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Reduced nat cat losses, higher premiums propel MS&AD’s FY25 net income to US$5bn
- May 20
Group's non-life business reported net premiums written of US$31.4bn for the fiscal year ended March 31, growing 7.1% year on year.
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Zurich elevates Kin Lee to APAC head of energy
- May 20
Singapore-based Lee will lead the development and execution of the underwriting strategy for Zurich’s energy portfolio across the region.
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Seadrif taps Richard Poulter to lead sovereign asset and fiscal empowerment facility
- May 19
He was formerly chief risk officer at the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company.
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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.
