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- November 12 2025
Bale Gao joins Lockton as vice president for marine, specialty, and reinsurance
Hong Kong-based Gao joins from WTW, having spent just over three years as a marine manager.
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- November 11 2025
Australia’s criminal code amendment ‘an important step’, ARPC CEO says
Update ensures 'Australia’s terrorism insurance framework keeps pace with the changing nature of the terrorism risk', Christopher Wallace says.
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- November 7 2025
‘Concerning’ lack of adequate P&I premiums ahead of renewal, Skuld says
Board has asked Skuld to secure an overall adjustment of 7.5% on premium rates to ensure the continuous strong financial stability at the upcoming renewal, according to president and CEO Ståle Hansen.
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- November 7 2025
Michael Parrant confirms WTW cyber switch after 23 years with Aon
Melbourne-based Parrant joins WTW as the director of its cyber practice.
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- November 6 2025
Howden launches Japan marine insurance services, names Koji Aragane as director
Aragane recently spent just over five years as CEO of Steamship Mutual's Japan branch.
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- November 5 2025
BNP Paribas Cardif appoints Michael Nguyen as Asia CEO
Nguyen joined BNP Paribas Cardif in 2020 as chief information officer.
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- November 5 2025
SIRC: Talent, data and trust can provide foundation for the future, Allianz’s Chris Townsend says
Alternative capital, climate change and the protection gap, and talent strategy also represent challenges, according to the Allianz management board member.
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- November 4 2025
SIRC: Opportunity knocks for Singapore to serve Southeast Asia’s growing protection needs
Chia Der Jiun, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), also highlights the potential role of the alternative risk transfer market in his keynote address on the opening day of the Singapore International Reinsurance Conference.
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- November 3 2025
SIRC: Gallagher Re plans strategic M&A to solidify APAC market position
Broker is looking to can embed in some complementary businesses around the region, says Mark O’Brien.
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- November 3 2025
Adharsh K Ramesh joins Aon’s regional construction and infrastructure team
He joins from WTW as an associate director, having also worked for Marsh McLennan.
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- November 2 2025
Swiss Re taps Cheryl Tang as APAC senior cyber underwriter
Singapore-based Tang joins from Munich Re, having previously worked for Howden, Chubb and QBE, as well as Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, in various financial lines roles.
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- October 31 2025
Steadfast calls for ‘shareholders’ patience’ amid Robert Kelly probe over employee complaint
CEO and managing director will remain on full pay for the duration of the 'external investigation' having 'chosen to stand aside' on a temporary basis on the eve of Friday's AGM.
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- October 31 2025
FM promotes Calvin Kuan to client service manager for Southeast Asia
Singapore-based Kuan will provide strategic leadership for FM’s underwriting and client service teams.
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- October 31 2025
Hong Kong’s Cyberport aids Otonomi’s US$5m Series A funding round
Oversubscribed round for the New York City-headquartered blockchain-enabled parametric insurance platform was also led Hivemind Capital, Rothschild & Co Asset Management, ATX Venture Partners, and Portline Capital.
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- October 30 2025
Steadfast CEO Robert Kelly temporarily ‘stands aside’ amid probe into workplace complaint
Tim Mathieson, CEO of Australasian broking, has been appointed as acting chief executive officer, effective immediately.
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- October 8 2025
MSFC upgraded amid robust capital position, stable underwriting: AM Best
Global rating agency upgrades MS First Capital Insurance's (MSFC) rating to A+ (superior) from A (excellent), while its rating outlook was revised to stable from positive.
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- October 8 2025
ARPC in ‘strong financial position’ despite ‘large scale’ impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation suffered an operating deficit of US$587.5m during the 2024-25 financial year, according to its annual report.
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- October 7 2025
Christoph Spichtig to lead Ageas Re’s APAC property underwriting
Zurich-based Spichtig joined Ageas Re as lead underwriter for Asia Pacific in September following over 17 years with Scor.
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- October 6 2025
Australia’s insurance losses down 25% in 2024–25, ICA says
Declared events over the 12 months to June 30, 2025, included one cyclone and two floods, according to the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA).
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- October 3 2025
Lloyd’s, Willis, Aon, XS Global, Miller: 11 APAC insurance people moves of the week
HMG, UIB Asia, Gallagher Re, MSI, Marsh ANZ, Sompo, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, Circles Group, Arete Adjusting, PVI Insurance, and Talbot Underwriting also made personnel changes over the last week.
