Shinhan, Korea Investment submit letters of intent for Lotte Insurance: report
June 28 2026 by InsuranceAsia News
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Hull war rates more than halve after US-Iran ceasefire: report
- June 28
Premiums for vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz more than halved from 5% to 2% of ship value in the past week.
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Asia factory cyberattacks leaving billion-dollar assets underinsured, TMK says
- June 25
Surge in cyberattacks targeting industrial control systems has exposed a critical insurance gap, leaving manufacturing firms vulnerable to uninsured physical damage and production stoppages despite holding large property policies, according to Tokio Marine Kiln.
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‘Big shoes to fill’ as Michael Abdallah departs Liberty after 27 years, Marcus Thomas named CUO
- June 25
Chairman of Australia and chief underwriting officer for Asia Pacific will retire on September 30, with Hong Kong-based Thomas taking over as CUO in the region on July 1.
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Japanese non-life insurers seen sustaining strong underwriting profits: Fitch
- June 25
remain robust underwriting profits as quiet catastrophe losses, higher domestic rates and strong overseas specialty lines support earnings.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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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.
