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- April 1 2026
Asian renewals see broad softening, but outcomes diverge by territory and loss experience
While overall demand remained stable, cedents in South Korea, India, China, and the Philippines capitalised on favourable terms and competitive pricing, with many exploring new structures and proportional protections.
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- April 1 2026
Howden Re names Henry To as Hong Kong chairman
He will work closely with the senior leadership team, supporting the growth of the business and strengthening Howden Re's presence and capabilities in Hong Kong and the broader region.
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- March 31 2026
Property cat rates ease to pre-hard market levels even as Middle East turmoil tests specialty lines: Howden Re
April renewals see orderly completion with Japan cat XoL programs seeing up to 20% risk-adjusted reductions.
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- March 31 2026
Specialty MGA hires HDI veteran Uwe Sievers to drive Japan expansion
As director business development, he will report to MNK Group chairman Manoj Kumar.
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- March 31 2026
Peak Re grows FY25 underwriting result 12.7% to US$163m, GWP up 25%
Hong Kong carrier's reinsurance revenue grew 33% to US$1.5bn, while GWP stood at US$2bn, according to the annual results of parent company Fosun International.
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- March 30 2026
South Korea non-life carriers’ insurance income plunges 32% despite premium growth
Insurance income fell to US$3.7bn in 2025, but premium income grew 10% to US$92bn, Financial Supervisory Service data shows.
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- March 28 2026
Full Capacity: Berkshire bets the Buffett way; Mosaic’s exit casts a shadow
This week's newsletter discusses an IAN exclusive, Peak Re's leadership change,Allianz and Jio's JV, 1.4 renewals, Berkshire Hathaway's Japan foray and Mosaic's Singapore exit.
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- March 27 2026
PICC P&C’s FY25 underwriting profit zooms 119% to US$1.8bn, COR down to 97.5%
China's largest insurer reported premium income of US$80bn, while its net profit grew 25% to US$5.8bn.
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- March 26 2026
Middle East turmoil could test Asian insurers’ resilience, S&P warns
Disruptions to supply chains and heightened geopolitical tensions are expected to fuel inflation, slow growth and increase financial-market volatility, eroding insurers’ capital buffers.
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- March 25 2026
Exclusive: Lloyd’s secures Gift City reinsurance licence
Lloyd’s was awarded a licence by Gift City regulator, the International Financial Services Centre Authority on Tuesday, as first reported by InsuranceAsia News.
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- March 25 2026
Hong Kong’s proposed RBC amendments credit positive, AM Best says
Adjustments could encourage domestic insurers with robust underwriting capabilities or strong parental backing to explore overseas growth opportunities.
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- March 24 2026
Swiss Re’s Victor Kuk to succeed Franz-Josef Hahn as Peak Re CEO
Co-founder Hahn will assume the position of special adviser, continuing to provide strategic oversight until October 9.
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- March 23 2026
Berkshire Hathaway to pick up 2.5% of Tokio Marine for US$1.8bn, agree quota share deal
Wide-ranging strategic partnership between National Indemnity Company (Nico) and Tokio Marine, will also include a strategic collaboration in M&A.
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- March 23 2026
Willis partners with Circles for fine art facility with lower premium threshold
Offered across Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand, it can cover art assets of up to US$230,000 for private collectors.
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- March 21 2026
Full Capacity: War risks spill over, M&A insurance’s scramble for talent
This week's newsletter discusses an alarming prediction from the Swiss Re Institute, the latest from the crisis in the Middle East, Lloyd's new strategy, and the competition for talent in Asia's M&A insurance market.
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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.
