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- November 10 2026
Marsh promotes Asia’s head of marine, cargo, and logistics Michael Walls to global role
He succeeds Marcus Baker, who has been elevated to the newly created role of chairman for marine, cargo, and logistics.
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- November 9 2026
Investment boom drives Hong Kong non-life profitability despite Wang Fuk fire claims: AM Best
A&H remains the largest premium contributor in Hong Kong, representing 36.6% of the market GWP, followed by property damage at 26% and general liability, including employees’ compensation, at 17.2%.
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- November 9 2026
Howden appoints Sarah Pendred as partner for M&A insurance in Australia
Jesse Krause also joins from WTW as a senior associate within the M&A division.
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- November 8 2026
Mandarin Re enters retakaful market with Labuan financial regulator approval
Kuala Lumpur-headquartered reinsurer will extend Shariah-compliant capital to carriers in Malaysia, Brunei, Pakistan, and the Middle East.
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- November 8 2026
Aon, Blackstone launch Lloyd’s syndicate Cortina 1956 with QBE as managing agent
Expected to begin underwriting from January 1, Cortina will write 3% of eligible property catastrophe excess-of-loss treaties and 5% of all other eligible treaties arranged by Aon.
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- November 6 2026
QBE, Allianz, Optio, Fidelis, Willis Re: 15 APAC insurance people moves of the week
AIG, Allianz Commercial, Tokio Marine Kiln, Liberty, Lockton, Chaucer, Chubb, Generali, BHSI, Lloyd’s Market Association, Aon and Howden also made personnel changes over the last week.
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- November 6 2026
AIG New Zealand hires Darrin Madgwick as head of client, broker engagement
Auckland-based Madgwick brings more than 30 years of insurance experience across Australia and New Zealand, spanning broking, underwriting, claims, business ownership and executive leadership.
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- November 6 2026
Liberty Mutual appoints Scott West as head of war, terrorism in Singapore
He has been working at Liberty for over 10 years, most recently as senior underwriter for war and terrorism at Liberty Specialty Markets.
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- November 5 2026
SIRC 2026: ‘I don’t think that the market will turn anytime soon’: capital surplus continues to drive rate cuts ahead of 1.1 renewals: William Pang
Asia Reinsurance Brokers Group CEO believes the pace of reduction is decelerating and 'not as severe as in the past major renewals.'
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- November 5 2026
SIRC 2026: ‘How do we fill the gap?’ Markel’s Bo Yu on AI, young talent and independent judgement
Markel's Asia claims head warns that AI's convenience risks eroding independent judgement among younger staff, and explains how his teams are training to keep it.
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- November 5 2026
SIRC 2026: Axa XL targets fine art, niche lines to drive Asian specialty growth
More sophisticated cargo theft and softening rates are among the biggest pressures for regional marine markets, Todd Wilhelm, Asia head of specialty, says.
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- November 4 2026
SIRC 2026: ‘Cyber and AI-related risks are some of the most challenging risks emerging in the region’
AM Best's Greg Carter, managing director for EMEA and Asia Pacific, sees further APAC pricing pressure into 1.1, with cyber and AI the region's toughest emerging risks.
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- November 4 2026
SIRC 2026: Pricing softening faster than the risk environment is improving, Ageas Re says
Christoph Spichtig, head of international and specialty, says disciplined growth and long-term partnerships will guide the carrier through a widening pricing-risk gap.
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- November 4 2026
SIRC 2026: ‘There is a risk the investment in models and data can take a secondary priority’: Perils
Darryl Pidcock, head of Asia Pacific and cyber, says that reliable exposure and loss data remain critical as climate risks evolve and competition intensifies.
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- November 4 2026
SIRC 2026: Hanoi Re pursues selective risk growth amid regional market softening
In Vietnam, asset values have risen quickly with industrial growth, but sums insured and exposure data do not always keep pace, CEO Trinh Anh Tuan says.
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- November 3 2026
SIRC 2026: Asia wealth buildup fuels casualty business for Berkley Re
Reinsurer’s Asia Pacific CEO Glen Riddell, who is also the chair of the Singapore Reinsurers' Association, also discusses nat cat volatility, and softening market cycles.
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- November 3 2026
SIRC 2026: Disciplined underwriting key as Asia’s marine sector balances growth and volatility
Rising shipbuilding and high-tech trade offer big opportunities, but inflation and geopolitical tensions mean carriers must prioritise discipline over pure top-line growth, Rama Chandran, managing director and head of marine at Rokstone Underwriting says.
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- November 3 2026
SIRC 2026: ‘Not growth for growth’s sake’: Everest Re’s Kevin Bogardus on navigating APAC’s evolving risks
Reinsurer’s appetite for Asian risks continues to evolve across multiple lines, but remains guided by underwriting discipline, rate adequacy and risk-adjusted returns.
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- November 3 2026
SIRC 2026: Lloyd’s sharpens Asia proposition as regional competition rises
Alongside commercial growth, Lloyd’s is working to contribute to the development of the (re)insurance ecosystem through investment in talent and innovation, according to director of market development Nick Donovan.
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- October 30 2026
WTW appoints Jonathan Nepomuceno as Philippines finex leader
Manila-based Nepomuceno brings extensive experience across financial lines, most recently working as vice president at Marsh Philippines.
