South Korea to offer US$200m war-risk cover for small shippers in Strait of Hormuz
May 22 2026 by Mithun Varkey
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Tokio Marine outlines capacity for over US$10bn in M&A following Berkshire deal
- May 21
Beyond US deals, insurer sees Canada, Australia and Southeast Asia as priority markets for growth, according to Tokio Marine Kiln CEO Brad Irick.
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Tower’s NPAT falls 40.3% in H1 FY26 amid price softening, weather claims
- May 21
Gross written premium was up 1% from H1 FY25 due to lower average premiums and growth of low risk properties.
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GT Insurance taps Paul McLean as chief commercial officer
- May 21
Sydney-based McLean joins from PSC Insurance Brokers, where he had been a regional executive since April 2025.
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Tokio Marine’s Greensill reserving fuels US$300m profit drop
- May 21
Insurer entered a court-sponsored mediation in March, and is currently negotiating the settlement of Greensill Bank AG litigation.
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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.
