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- August 27 2026
South Korea non-life insurers’ H1 net income up 10% to US$3.7bn
Premium income increased 8.6% to US$50.4bn in the first half of the year, with growth observed across all lines.
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- August 26 2026
Victor Australia appoints Danial Mullin as head of casualty
Melbourne-based Mullin joins the underwriting agency and authorised representative of Marsh after three years at Guild Insurance.
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- August 25 2026
Steadfast’s FY26 revenue topped US$1.5bn with record profit
Results come just days after a bidder consortium of Amwins, Dragoneer Investment Group, and KKR signed a binding agreement to acquire Steadfast in a US$5.5bn deal.
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- August 25 2026
ARPC forecasts US$787m in GWP for FY26-27, outlines support for terrorism and cyclone pools
Corporate plan outlines four strategic priorities, along with key activities, to support its role in administering the terrorism and cyclone reinsurance pools.
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- August 25 2026
US$750bn APAC data centre build forces underwriting rethink: Willis
While capacity remains available, insurers are becoming more selective in assessing the risks, Lay See Ong, digital infrastructure industry leader for Asia at Willis, tells InsuranceAsia News' Between the Lines podcast.
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- August 24 2026
West P&I confirms MV Ocean Winner coverage, while H&M claim could top US$25m
Panama-flagged cargo vessel went off the tracking systems and lost communication about 290 nautical miles off India's coast on Friday.
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- August 24 2026
Vietnam’s Asia Commercial Bank receives licence for new non-life insurance arm
ACB Insurance is licensed to operate for 99 years and provide non-life and health products.
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- August 21 2026
Steadfast says terms agreed for US$5.4bn takeover, deal documents being finalised
Broker’s shares went into trading halt on Friday, which marks the end of the exclusivity period for Amwins, Dragoneer, and KKR to complete due diligence and secure remaining approvals.
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- August 21 2026
Analytics: Lloyd’s Asia GWP growth stalls at US$1.2bn in 2025, but underwriting gain soars 24%
Monetary Authority of Singapore filings show premium growth flatlined after a 17% jump the year before, even as it posted stronger underwriting gains and a 10% increase in net profit.
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- August 20 2026
AIG taps Lisa Sun to lead mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau in expanded role
John Wu is also promoted to interim responsible person for AIG China.
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- August 20 2026
Niyam Group names Lovenish Kumar as director of operations
He previously worked at Axa XL for over 10 years, most recently as a reinsurance manager.
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- August 20 2026
From Flores to Chiba, Asia’s nat cat spree exposes protection gap with insurers set to escape major losses
Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and China have been hit with earthquakes, downpours, floods and typhoons over the last week, with loss adjusters telling InsuranceAsia News that the human toll is severe but insured losses remain surprisingly contained due to low coverage in affected areas.
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- August 19 2026
Gallagher-owned Pen Underwriting promotes Paul Behm, Ev Synnott in leadership shake-up
Behm assumes the role of head of underwriting, while Synnott takes on a newly created position as head of operational strategy and transformation.
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- August 19 2026
Willis Re to acquire BMS Re’s US subsidiaries
Transaction establishes an operational presence in the US for Willis Re.
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- August 18 2026
Kumamoto earthquake claims top 40,000 as insured losses mounts: GIAJ
Businesses in the commercial and industrial sectors in Kumamoto have suffered losses totalling US$736.2 million following last month's deadly quake.
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- August 17 2026
Vietnam’s sovereign wealth fund to maintain Bao Minh Insurance, VinaRe stakes as part of restructuring plan
State Capital Investment Corporation holds a 50.7% stake in Bao Minh Insurance and a 40.36% stake in VinaRe.
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- August 17 2026
Vietnam’s new construction insurance rule shifts market from box-ticking to essential risk management
Insurers must shift their focus beyond pricing for sustainable growth in one of Southeast Asia’s most active construction markets, sources tell InsuranceAsia News.
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- August 12 2026
QBE Australia’s business MD Elliot Hill to depart
General manager for distribution Lorelle Hillman will take over on an interim basis.
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- August 12 2026
PICC appoints veteran banker Tan Jiong as chairman
He succeeds Ding Xiangqun, who becomes the new head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration.
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- August 12 2026
Kyobo Life eyes Axa Korea takeover to re-enter non-life market: report
If completed, the deal would bring Axa Korea back under Kyobo Life's wing after over two decades.
