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- September 5 2025
Australian carriers’ US$1.6bn reinsurance spend saves US$46bn in capital: Actuaries Institute
A paper published by the institute noted Australian insurers have fewer choices when it comes to the range of reinsurance products they can use to gain regulatory credit.
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- September 4 2025
Aon promotes Qin Lu to head of North Asia, Andrew Minnitt to head of Southeast Asia
Pair will expand their current roles to lead the newly-created North Asia and Southeast Asia subregions.
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- September 4 2025
BHSI promotes Anna Spink to head of marine for Australasia
Sydney-based Spink joined BHSI in 2018 and was most recently national manager for corporate property.
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- September 3 2025
Etiqa General Takaful promotes Khairoel Faiezy Hasnan to CEO
Kuala Lumpur-based Hasnan replaces Shahrul Azuan Mohamed, who has retired after 20 years with Etiqa.
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- September 2 2025
QBE Malaysia appoints Soon Keong Tio as CEO, succeeding Sunther Kuppan
Tio was most recently chief executive of Cambodian carrier Campu Lonpac Insurance.
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- September 2 2025
Asean trio top IUMI’s emerging ‘wish list’ ahead of Singapore conference
International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) secretary general Lars Lange also discusses addressing emerging risks from geopolitics, technology, and sustainability as the industry gathers for the annual conference.
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- September 1 2025
Willis hires Ameya Kane, Arjun Cherukunnathu to strengthen India finex team
Pune-based Kane and Bangalore-based Cherukunnathu named vice presidents.
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- September 1 2025
Agile appoints Gordon McNab to lead construction build out
Appointment marks Australian MGA's expansion into contract works insurance with Lloyd's capacity.
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- August 29 2025
Parametric insurance must simplify to boost public sector adoption: Seadrif’s Benedikt Signer
Executive director of the Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility outlines its mission to enhance insurance adoption in public sectors by simplifying product design and addressing market gaps.
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- August 28 2025
Peak Re reports 25.1% GWP growth to US$1bn H1 FY25
Reinsurer's revenue also grew by 36.8% to US$661 million compared to the first half of 2024, according to a stock exchange filing by parent company Fosun International.
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- August 27 2025
Hanoi flooding from Typhoon Kajiki expected to result in limited commercial claims
While the windstorm has caused significant damage, it did not hit the industrial areas, unlike Typhoon Yagi last year.
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- August 27 2025
Analytics: Lloyd’s Asia surpasses US$1bn GWP milestone in 2024 amid double-digit growth
Offshore fund demonstrates strong performance despite challenges in the Singapore unit and varied underwriting results across business lines.
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- August 22 2025
Berkley names Kenneth Cheong as deputy head of marine for Asia
Singapore-based Cheong was most recently underwriting manager for marine cargo at HDI Global for nearly 12 years.
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- August 21 2025
Allianz Commercial appoints Tom Gilmore as head of farm underwriting in Australia
Sydney-based Gilmore, who has been with Allianz for six years, takes charge as a review and simplification of the insurer’s agri product is underway.
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- August 21 2025
US tariffs haven’t really landed on P&I, West’s David Griffiths says, as China’s influence grows
Singapore-based senior manager of underwriting also discusses China's influence on the maritime industry, environmental regulations impacting Asian shipping, and the growing systemic problem of the shadow fleet.
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- August 20 2025
Axa France Vie withdraws India reinsurance branch licence
The French (re)insurance group's subsidiary in India, XL Insurance India reinsurance branch, led by Alok Shukla, will continue to operate in the market.
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- August 20 2025
Allianz Trade appoints Tetsushi Kitano as Thailand country manager
Kitano, with over 17 years at the trade credit insurer in Japan and Hong Kong, will continue to lead the Japan desk for Asean countries.
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- August 20 2025
Charles Taylor names Gordon Tennant as director for marine technical services in Asia
Singapore-based Tennant will report to global managing director for marine technical services, Phil Osmotherley.
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- August 19 2025
Asian Development Bank, UN collaborate to launch climate insurance solutions for Fijian small businesses
Initiative is supported by US$950,000 in technical assistance from the Asia-Pacific Climate Finance Fund.
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- August 15 2025
Li Choo Kwek-Perroy returns to Great Eastern as MD
She will lead teams responsible for customer segments and experience, product development, digital platforms, brand, marketing and communications.
