Zurich’s US$11bn Beazley deal draws Australian antitrust scrutiny
May 26 2026 by Aidan Gregory
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Tower elevates Michael Skeens to chief operating officer
- May 25
Former customer contact centre head will be responsible for leading the Kiwi insurer's operational hubs, teams, systems and processes.
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Beyond the canvas: APAC fine art and specie insurance boom fuelled by rising risks, shifting wealth patterns
- May 25
Industry insiders tell InsuranceAsia News that wealth accumulation, art-finance links, and softer pricing drive insurer interest, while geopolitical and transit risks reshape underwriting.
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South Korea’s DB Insurance set to complete Fortegra acquisition
- May 24
Insurer will acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of the US specialty carrier for US$1.65bn in an all-cash deal.
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South Korea to offer US$200m war-risk cover for small shippers in Strait of Hormuz
- May 22
Financial Services Commission will also explore the creation of a reinsurance program to extend coverage to larger vessels with significant economic impact.
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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.
