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- October 9 2025
Tokio Marine has more than US$10bn for international acquisitions: report
It will consider deals in Southeast Asia, Australia and Latin America, according to a Bloomberg report quoting Brad Irick.
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- October 8 2025
Japanese offshore wind a ‘big opportunity’ for (re)insurers: Tokio Marine
Head of marine, hull and energy Hiroyuki Ishijima speaks to InsuranceAsia News about Japan's target of having at least 30-45 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2040.
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- October 6 2025
Aon builds out regional construction team with Miller hire
Global broker appoints Singapore-based Selinda Wu as a regional director for construction and infrastructure in Asia.
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- October 4 2025
Full Capacity: Bridging the innovation gap
This week's newsletter discusses typhoon Bualoi's impact, Lloyd's leadership, MS&AD's brand refreshing, Mapfre Re's expansion plans, and the growth of the renewable energy insurance market.
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- October 3 2025
+8 Partners-owned Arete Adjusting expands to APAC with Hong Kong office
Cargo, liability, and logistics industry claims adjuster will be led in the region by Yuxing Ao.
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- September 29 2025
Aon hires Shinji Kuriyama as APAC enterprise client leader in Japan
Tokyo-based Kuriyama, who joins from BNP Paribas, will lead the broker's relationships with Japanese clients globally.
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- September 27 2025
Full Capacity: Herding cats – taming the cyber chaos
This week's newsletter discusses typhoon Ragasa's impact, DB Insurance's acquisition of Fortegra, Everest Re entering India's GIFT Ci, underwriters cautioning against proliferation of auto buying and smart follow facilities, and a reminder of the perils of cyber.
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- September 26 2025
DB Insurance clinches US$1.65bn deal for US specialty carrier Fortegra
The Korean insurer will acquire a 100% of the Warburg Pincus-backed Tiptree subsidiary.
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- September 26 2025
Addressing protection gap requires collaborative effort, says HKIA’s Stephen Yiu
Unleashing social values of insurance to narrow the protection gap and deepening financial inclusion is essential for stable market growth, he said addressing an HKCIB conference.
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- September 25 2025
Swiss Re names Pavel Huerta Uribe as head property underwriting globals for APAC
Uribe will be based in Tokyo and succeeds Andy Tran.
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- September 24 2025
Nepal’s ‘Gen Z riot’ losses impose financial strain on (re)insurers: AM Best
Outsized proportion of losses, reported to be over US$177m, could impact earnings and capital of the market, which has a combined GWP of US$317m.
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- September 24 2025
Tower raises cat limit to US$536m in FY26 reinsurance renewal
Kiwi carrier switches large individual property risks cover from proportional treaty to XoL structure, estimates lower premium expense.
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- September 22 2025
Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong facing US$100m bill: report
Region is battening down for the typhoon, which is expected to bring hurricane-force winds of up to 220km/h and is projected to make landfall in southeast China on Wednesday.
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- September 22 2025
Opportunity knocks for marine insurers, Sompo’s David Ong says, as tariffs redraw Asia’s intra-trade landscape
As pricing pressures and evolving risks bite, the Japanese carrier is empowering local underwriting teams to help it become a 'truly international carrier of Asian origin'.
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- September 20 2025
Full Capacity: Gen Z discontent boils over
This week's newsletter discusses: • IAN's scoops in Australian broker leadership • Chinese insurers enter Hong Kong's convertible bond market • Australia eyes Flood Re • Gen Z dissent amplifies political violence concerns
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- September 19 2025
Nepal political riots claims near US$150m, regulator says
Violent protests caused widespread property damage after the parliament building, government offices, the Supreme Court and the newly-opened Hilton hotel in Kathmandu were set ablaze.
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- September 15 2025
Carbon credit specialist Oka launches in Singapore
Carrier, through its Lloyd's Syndicate 1922, will offer climate-focused insurance products to Singaporean corporations and financial institutions.
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- September 13 2025
Full Capacity: Insights from the IUMI conference in Singapore
This week's newsletter discusses: • Indonesia's protests • P&C market growth from Swiss Re Institute's Sigma Report • APAC's W&I market • IUMI
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- September 13 2025
Hotai Insurance’s rating upgraded by AM Best
Taiwanese insurer is expanding commercial lines, being selective on risks to build a ‘high-quality underwriting portfolio’.
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- September 6 2025
Full Capacity: Rendez-Vous de Septembre – tailwinds blow for cedents
This week's newsletter discusses: • Rebecca Poon's move to Howden • Leadership changes at Australian brokers • Gallagher Re’s Steadfast Re buy • BP Marsh backs Asia pivot • IAG's plans run into antitrust wall • Seadrif's priorities
