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- September 30 2025
Athene enters block reinsurance deal with Sony Life
Deal will reinsure in-force block of US dollar denominated whole life insurance policies and retrocede all mortality risk associated with the block to Swiss Re.
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- September 28 2025
Nova drives 24% FY25 growth amidst China expansion
Hong Kong-listed FSE Lifestyle Services’ insurance arms posted a 23.9% jump in revenue for FY25, powered by new placements and growth by Beijing Nova.
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- September 26 2025
Everest taps Simon Lim to lead APAC multinational network strategy
Lim, who joins the firm following a long tenure at AIG, will support the expansion of multinational capabilities across the region.
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- September 26 2025
Aon India names Harpreet Sidhu head of financial services and professions
Sidhu was co-heading this unit since 2016, with stints across multiple verticals serving large, complex and institutional clients.
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- September 25 2025
IRDAI’s new chief calls for lower broker commissions: report
India’s insurance regulator is weighing a shift in commission governance, urging insurers to adopt a tiered expense framework similar to mutual funds amid rising scrutiny over distribution costs and their impact on policyholder premiums, media reports said.
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- September 25 2025
New Zealand’s Ando elevates Therese Singleton as CEO, succeeding John Lyon
The Envest-backed insurer also promoted Timothy Riding to the executive team as head of portfolio and underwriting.
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- September 24 2025
KDIC aims to recover US$740m through SGI Seoul Guarantee stake sale: report
South Korean deposit insurer has begun offloading a 33.85% stake to recoup public funds injected during the Asian financial crisis.
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- September 23 2025
Taiping Re to benefit from profitable non-life vertical, new capital sources: AM Best
AM Best affirms its A (excellent) rating for the reinsurer and its wholly owned subsidiary, Taiping Reinsurance (China), with a stable outlook.
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- September 22 2025
India’s Edme charts global expansion with Dubai, Singapore, London play: report
PE-backed broker is sharpening focus on specialty lines and digital infrastructure, and is readying for an IPO within five years.
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- September 19 2025
Sompo set for global growth via Aspen deal, but ratings capped by Japan sovereign: S&P Global
S&P Global Ratings affirms a A+ long-term issuer credit and financial strength ratings for Sompo Holdings' core subsidiaries, with stable outlook.
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- September 19 2025
Long term, profitable lines to sustain Samsung Fire & Marine’s underwriting profitability: AM Best
Global rating agency affirms a financial strength rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit ratings (ICR) of aa+ (Superior) to Samsung Fire & Marine and its subsidiaries.
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- September 17 2025
PARIMA to focus on risk readiness at Singapore conference
Two-day conference will return to Singapore in October, bringing together over 50 speakers and 21 industry partners to address areas including emerging risks and climate volatility.
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- September 16 2025
India likely to introduce bill allowing 100% FDI during November parliament session: reports
Finance minister Niramala Sitharaman hopes to table the Insurance Amendment Bill in the upcoming session.
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- September 16 2025
Market Lane assumes Arag legal insurance renewals
Transition will help the insurance group expand its footprint in the specialty insurance sector.
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- September 15 2025
Aon hires Vincent Chow as claims advocacy director in Singapore
Chow was previously a lawyer with Kennedys in Hong Kong.
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- September 15 2025
Swedish Club expands in China with Ping An P&C strategic partnership
Agreement enhances service delivery and broadens the ways members can access the club’s marine insurance and loss prevention services.
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- September 12 2025
Perils cuts Cyclone Alfred loss estimate to US$1.25bn
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Afred struck Australia's Southeast Queensland and northeastern New South Wales in February and March, leaving over 300,000 homes and businesses without power.
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- September 11 2025
Opulence launches cell captive in Labuan with China Re backing
The captive insurance cell is endorsed by the Labuan Financial Services Authority and operates under Goldman Insurance PCCC, a protected cell company.
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- September 11 2025
Strategic sale, international growth hold Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance in good stead: AM Best
AM Best expects proceeds from disposals to provide additional flexibility for new business investments to strengthen operating performance over the long term.
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- September 5 2025
Hong Kong’s Peak Re to maintain favourable underwriting profitability: AM Best
AM Best has affirmed a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and long-term issuer credit rating of a- (Excellent) to Peak Re and its subsidiaries, with a stable outlook.
