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- July 8 2026
Supply shocks to slow global premium growth as fragmentation reshapes risk landscape: Swiss Re
Global non-life premiums are forecast to grow by just 0.6% in real terms in 2026, well below the 3.6% long-term average, the reinsurer said in its latest Sigma report
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- July 8 2026
QBE Australia Pacific chief executive Sue Houghton to retire
She will remain in the role and continue to lead the business while QBE undertakes a search for her successor.
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- July 8 2026
Hong Kong captive tally climbs to 9 with pair of new approvals
Hong Kong's Insurance Authority authorises HSH Captive, established by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, and SF Captive, set up by SF Holding.
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- July 8 2026
Sompo swoops for US workers’ compensation specialist Service Insurance Companies
Acquisition deepens Sompo's presence across products, customer segments and distribution channels, particularly within the SME and general agent markets.
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- July 7 2026
Wild weather hits China as Typhoon Maysak floods Guangxi, deadly storms tear through Hubei, Super Typhoon Bavi loom
Events on Monday caused widespread damage, including a dam collapse, leaving at least 15 people dead and tens of thousands affected.
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- July 7 2026
Singapore targets 2028 launch of protected cell company regime for captives, ILS, sovereign pools
Monetary Authority of Singapore opens consultation on a proposed legislative framework for the new regime aimed at deepening alternative risk transfer solutions.
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- July 6 2026
Aviso Specialty hires Kerin Rathgeber as trade credit head
Melbourne-based Rathgeber has more than 29 years of experience spanning trade credit, underwriting, broking, business development and strategic client advisory.
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- July 6 2026
Mitsui Sumitomo-owned Time Machine makes pair of senior underwriting hires
W&I specialist Japanese MGA appoints Shuko Shikatani as an underwriter and CFO, while Sumiyo Yamamoto joins from AIG as an underwriter.
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- July 4 2026
Full Capacity: More room for softening after mid-year; Hub IPO could come in hot
This week's newsletter also discusses the Marsh lawsuit in Hong Kong, insurer M&A, Singapore's plan to allow PCCs and more.
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- July 3 2026
Suncorp FY26 nat cat costs top US$1.5bn, exceeds allowance
Australian insurer expects GWP growth of approximately 2.7% for the finacial year ended June 30.
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- July 2 2026
Reinsurance pools must be designed to ‘absorb volatility, not just price for it’: ARPC chief
Affordability and resilience must be addressed together, warning that focusing on one in isolation is unlikely to deliver sustainable outcomes, Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation CEO Christopher Wallace says.
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- July 2 2026
QBE takes full control of Indian JV after regulatory approval, set to rebrand
Australian carrier buys Prism Johnson's 51% stake in Raheja QBE General Insurance for US$35.5m.
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- July 2 2026
We’ve seen reinsurers’ appetite prevail at 1.7, Gallagher Re’s Roshan Perera says
New managing director and head of APAC tells InsuranceAsia News that while there seems to be some more room for rate reduction, cedents will certainly benefit from more options and flexibility in future renewals.
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- July 1 2026
Record reinsurance capital drives creative solutions at mid-year renewals: Aon
Australia and New Zealand cat XoL pricing down 15-20%, while pro-rata commissions were up 2-3%.
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- July 1 2026
Pricing is converging towards technical adequacy at 1.7, not overshooting it: Gallagher Re
Relatively late renewal saw market dynamics in Australia and New Zealand continuing to favour buyers with loss free cat layers recording up to 17.5% reduction, alongside improved commissions.
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- July 1 2026
Aviva’s Probitas Pacific names Jill Stewart as Australia head
Former Willis executive to join Lloyd’s Syndicate 1492 succeeding Max Broodryk, who is leaving to explore new opportunities.
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- July 1 2026
Allianz Commercial elevates Awa Ketty-Camara to Asia head of multinational
Singapore-based Ketty-Camara will oversee the development and execution of the regional multinational strategy.
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- July 1 2026
Exclusive: Marsh granted interim injunction in Hong Kong over executives’ move to Howden
Hong Kong High Court restricts four former executives, including Rohan Bhappu, from poaching clients and staff for a year, but rejects Marsh's broader disclosure bid over alleged misuse of confidential information.
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- July 1 2026
Fraction co-founders Dan Dibden and Onno Sterk join Oneglobal
Dibden has joined the firm as chief commercial officer for Hong Kong, while Sterk has been appointed as head of digital assets.
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- June 30 2026
Cedents secure rate cuts, better terms, structural improvements at 1.7: Howden Re
Assertive buyers, abundant capacity, benign loss experience and consolidation contribute to 10-15% rate reductions on loss-free business.
