Sompo to acquire Brazilian insurer Fator Seguradora
July 22 2026 by Joana Nguyen
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Strong demand drives ‘phenomenal’ growth of India’s new kid on the block
- June 18
Nascent surety market is seen as a huge opportunity for the (re)insurance industry, with conservative estimates indicating a potential expansion to nearly US$1bn by 2030.
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Munich Re Specialty promotes Philip Steinbach to head of surety underwriting for Australia
- June 12
Sydney-based Steinbach was most recently a senior underwriting consultant for surety when he joined the insurer 10 months ago.
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Anthony Hong joins Howden as head of surety for Asia
- May 22
He joins after six years at Aon in Singapore and South Korea.
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Australia’s PSC Insurance Brokers appoints James Thornberry as head of trade credit and surety
- April 23
Sydney-based Thornberry has more than 25 years of experience in credit insurance, banking and financial services.
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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.
