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- October 15 2025
ADB approves US$400m loan to strengthen Philippines insurance sector
The development bank's first dedicated insurance reform program will creat an enabling environment for broader participation in the sector.
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- October 14 2025
Lawmakers to question major Korean carriers over high disaster insurance premiums, margins: report
- Insurers
- South Korea
- DB Insurance
- Hanwha General Insurance
- Hyundai Insurance
- KB Insurance
- Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance
- Samsung Fire & Marine
The National Assembly has summoned chief executives of Samsung Fire & Marine, DB Insurance, Hyundai Marine & Fire, KB Insurance, Hanwha General Insurance, Meritz Fire & Marine and NH NongHyup Property & Casualty Insurance.
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- October 14 2025
MS&AD to put Hawaiian unit DTRIC into run-off
It will continue to administer all active policies, manage claims and meet its contractual and statutory obligations over the next several years.
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- October 14 2025
Australian court restrains Marsh from pursuing Greensill claims in UK
The 'anti-anti-suit injunction' in the sprawling litigation follows Marsh's claims that Greensill is contractually bound to resolve its disputes in England.
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- October 13 2025
Generali Thailand targets half a billion dollars in GWP this year: report
The insurer intends to bank on digital innovation, multi-channel distribution, and the growing demand for health and life insurance to sustain double-digit growth.
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- October 13 2025
China Re-backed broker Huatai partners with BMS Group for marine initiative
The mainland intermediary will coordinate domestic underwriting, while BMS’ specialist arms BankServe and CLP will do international ceding of risks.
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- October 10 2025
GIC Re’s strong capitalisation to offset underwriting stress: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed a financial strength rating of A- (excellent), long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (excellent) having upgraded the rating last year.
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- October 10 2025
Non-life portfolio rejig, life and specialty lines expansion to strengthen Nat Re underwriting results: AM Best
AM Best has affirmed Nat Re’s rating of B++ (good) with a stable outlook driven by its strong balance sheet, adequate operating performance and neutral business profile.
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- October 9 2025
Premium growth, economic resilience benefit Indonesian non-life insurers despite underwriting pressures: AM Best
The rating agency maintained a stable outlook on Asean country's non-life insurance segment, reflecting expectations of continued premium expansion.
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- October 8 2025
Rajesh Pawar to become interim MD at GIC Re as Ramaswamy Narayanan retires: reports
Pawar is currently a general manager of the Indian state-owned reinsurer.
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- October 7 2025
Gallagher Insurance NZ acquires Auckland-based brokerage 2Insure
Gallagher Insurance New Zealand continues its expansion with the acquisition of the licensed insurance brokerage and financial advice provider, which was founded by David Lim in 2014.
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- October 7 2025
WTW promotes Emma Spencer to account director in Brisbane
Industry veteran had previously worked with Marsh Australia and New Zealand, Aon Risk Solutions and Macquarie Group.
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- October 6 2025
Indonesia’s new minimum equity thresholds to ‘spur’ consolidation: Fitch
Push to raise minimum thresholds for insurers and reinsurers is expected to trigger widespread consolidation as weaker firms could become targets for acquisition, Fitch said in a report.
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- October 2 2025
Tokio Marine Kiln to provide US$25m capacity for Rokstone Singapore
Lloyd’s carrier will provide 100% of the MGA’s Rama Chandran-led regional operation.
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- October 2 2025
Miller hires Midori Katayama as head of Japan desk in Singapore
Katayama joins the specialty (re)insurance broker from Mitsui & Co Risk Solutions.
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- October 2 2025
Regulatory pressure weighs on Korean digital insurers: report
The industry is calling for regulations tailored to startup carriers, including easing the application of K-ICS.
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- October 2 2025
MSI strengthens Oceania leadership with 4 senior hires
Hajime Takeda elevated as deputy general manager and COO; David Hall, Anna Isenberg and Go Mandai join leadership team
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- October 1 2025
Swiss Re CorSo Australia appoints Anna Khomeini to distribution team
Khomeini joins from HDI Global SE and has nearly two decades of experience across underwriting, portfolio management and broker engagement.
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- October 1 2025
Allstate Underwriting, MSI partner to serve Australia’s SME farm insurance
MSI will provide capacity for Allstate’s ‘farm-pack’ product, offering coverage to property risks and vehicle exposures.
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- October 1 2025
Australia starts consultation on terrorism and cyclone reinsurance legislation
The Treasury has launched a statutory review of the Terrorism and Cyclone Insurance Act 2003, inviting public feedback on the relevance and governance of national reinsurance pools.
