Allianz Partners to acquire nib’s Australia, New Zealand travel portfolio
June 5 2026 by Mithun Varkey-
James Yau rejoins Coface in double leadership role
- June 5
Trade credit insurer names Singapore-based Yau as head of commercial for Southeast Asia and head of mid-market for Asia.
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Allianz Trade appoints Ricky Hung to lead Hong Kong distribution
- June 4
He has over 20 years of experience in the banking sector, having most recently worked at HSBC as division head for global trade and receivable finance.
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Markel appoints Matthew Stock to lead new Australian fine art and specie offering
- June 4
Sydney-based Stock joins from 360 Underwriting Solutions, where he was executive director for fine art and specie.
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Kyobo Life enters race to acquire Yebyeol Non-Life: reports
- June 3
Korea Investment Holdings and Heungkuk Fire & Marine Insurance are also weighing bids for the bridge insurer after the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation relaunched the sale process last month.
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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.