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- March 19 2026
Sompo’s overseas profit to exceed 50% of total in FY26: Fitch
Insurer's relevant probable maximum losses from the Iran conflict will be limited, the rating agency said.
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- March 19 2026
QBE launches transaction liability practice in Asia with Reuben Lee appointment
Singapore-based Lee, who joins from Willis, will focus on growth and risk management in the M&A insurance space.
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- March 18 2026
India steps up efforts to create P&I club amid escalating Iran conflict: reports
Shipping ministry has held discussions with the Department of Financial Services on starting a homegrown club.
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- March 17 2026
Legacy specialist RiverStone launches Australian unit led by Mark Fleiser, strikes Zurich LPT deal
The US$283m loss portfolio transfer deal with Zurich will primarily cover Australian legacy professional indemnity, general liability and workers’ compensation portfolios.
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- March 16 2026
QBE Re takes Aspen’s Soichiro Tanaka as Southeast Asia head
Singapore-based Tanaka will report directly to Cindy Foo, head of treaty in Asia.
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- March 14 2026
Full Capacity: ILS: Will 2026 separate the pros from the posers?
This week's newsletter discusses an IAN exclusive, US DFC's maritime reinsurance facility, Warburg Pincus' insurance platform sale, MSIG Asia's leadership change, woman in insurance and cat bonds outlook for 2026.
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- March 13 2026
Exclusive: Munich Re ships Sompo veteran Koki Shiomi as marine underwriter in Japan
Shiomi will start from April and report to Justin Xu, regional head of marine Asia Pacific for the global reinsurer.
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- March 13 2026
Hannover Re’s APAC P&C revenue falls 14.3% to US$1.9bn
Reinsurer's group COR improved to 84%, with the net reinsurance service result rising to US$3bn.
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- March 12 2026
Iran conflict heightens specialty insurance tail risks: Moody’s
Beyond marine and aviation, PVT and SRCC coverage carries uncertainty, but insurers are enjoying strong demand and rate hikes, the rating agency said.
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- March 12 2026
MS&AD elevates Clemens Philippi to chief strategy officer for international business
Norihiro Tanaka will become chairman of MSIG Asia, succeeding Tetsuya Adachi, who 'will conclude his tenure with the group'.
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- March 11 2026
Nick Studer to succeed Martin South as Marsh Risk CEO
South, who previously served as the broker's CEO for Asia Pacific, will step into an enterprise-wide role as chief client officer.
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- March 11 2026
Canopius’ APAC premiums climb 22% to US$461m, COR drops to 81.2%
Samsung-backed Lloyd's carrier hails strong engineering and Australian casualty lines growth.
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- March 10 2026
Aon appoints ex-APAC CEO Anne Corona to lead North America
Corona succeeds Lori Goltermann, who will take over as vice chair of Aon.
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- March 10 2026
IRDAI clears Allianz Jio Re, Kiwi General to begin operations
The regulator granted certificates of registration to the two startups on Monday.
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- March 8 2026
US DFC unveils US$20bn maritime reinsurance facility for Gulf trade
US International Development Finance Corporation, along with American insurers, will offer revolving cover with a focus on hull and machinery and cargo to start.
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- March 8 2026
Fitch downgrades Marein Re on weakened capital position, financial strain
Indonesian reinsurer's capital ratio sank to 163% and combined ratio climbed to 102% in 2025 on reserve top-ups.
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- March 7 2026
Full Capacity: Steering through escalating Middle East conflict
This week's newsletter discusses an BHSI's leadership change, QBE's takeover in India, Hong Kong's new captive, Zurich sealing the Beazley deal and insurance during Middle East escalations.
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- March 6 2026
War cover for Gulf and Red Sea available on single-voyage basis amid fluid risks: IUMI
In the current fast-paced situation, insurers will regularly re-examine their ability and willingness to provide that provide cover.
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- March 5 2026
Aon hands George Attard additional role as global head of analytics for reinsurance solutions
Former APAC CEO of reinsurance solutions will take on this new role along with his current chief strategy officer role.
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- March 5 2026
Cyber tail, property cat blended structures cut reinsurance costs: Gallagher Re
Shared limit structures can lead to materially lower pricing, through lower capital requirements and diversification benefits.
