KB Insurance opens UK arm, sets sights on stakes in Lloyd’s syndicates: report
October 16 2026 by Roshan Nambiar
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John Chen succeeds William Liang as Allianz Jingdong CEO
- October 16
Liang left the German insurer's Chinese joint venture on Thursday to pursue new opportunities, while Chen’s appointment is effective from Friday.
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Stephanie Roth rejoins Allianz Australia as senior liability underwriter
- October 15
Perth-based Roth rejoins the firm from Liberty Specialty Markets, where she spent over five years in casualty underwriting roles.
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China P&I formally applies to join International Group of P&I Clubs
- October 15
Application will be considered during the coming months, but will not impact the 2027 renewals.
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Singapore-flagged container vessel sunk in Strait of Hormuz ‘matter for war risk underwriters’, West says
- October 15
GFS Pride was struck by an unknown projectile, although all 21 crew members were safely evacuated and no injuries have been reported, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
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Zurich | Why resilience will define the winners of Asia’s clean energy transition
Planning for future conditions from the outset can improve operational reliability, reduce potential disruption and protect long-term asset value.
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Sedgwick | Captives in Asia: From Niche Solution to Strategic Risk Platform
Captive insurance has evolved from niche tool to strategic risk infrastructure in Asia, with connected claims data seen as key to unlocking its full value.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
BlackRock's Daniel Caderas and MSCI's Raman Aylur Subramanian explain why tactical asset allocation (TAA) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have become essential as global markets fragment and static allocations lose their reliability.
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BlackRock | Infrastructure comes of age for insurers
Are insurers capturing full value from the asset class? BlackRock shares its perspective.
