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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.
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- March 5 2026
Mitsui Sumitomo completes acquisition of 15% stake in WR Berkley
Japanese insurance group acquired the shares on the secondary market from public shareholders, and no shares were sold by the WR Berkley Corporation or the Berkley family.
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- March 5 2026
Markel appoints Ravi Jain as business development, distribution lead for India
He will report to Markel India managing director Deepika Mathur.
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- March 4 2026
Central Bank of India approved to raise stake in Generali JVs to 26%
Bank will raise its stake by 1.09% in Generali Central Insurance and by 0.82% in Generali Central Life Insurance after sign off from the Competition Commission of India.
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- March 4 2026
Iran conflict puts US$3.5bn in insurance liabilities at risk across MENA: Russell
Specialty risk intelligence firm estimates liabilities of US$1.9bn for finance, insurance and real estate, and US$1.6bn for manufacturing.
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- March 4 2026
Donald Trump pledges insurance for vessels in Strait of Hormuz
US International Development Finance Corporation would offer insurance 'at a very reasonable price' to help ensure the flow of energy and other commercial trade, US president says.
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- March 3 2026
China National Nuclear powers up Hong Kong’s growing captive market
Approval for CNNC Captive Insurance brings the number of captives operating in the city to seven.
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- March 3 2026
Zurich, Beazley finalise terms on US$11bn deal to build specialty powerhouse
Combined US$15bn specialty business will be headquartered in London and Zurich Group will maintain the Beazley brand.
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- March 2 2026
Ex-Liberty Thailand chief Waleerat Asavavongsatien joins Ergo as CUO
Her appointment at Ergo Insurance Thailand is effective from Monday.
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- March 2 2026
QBE to take full control of Indian non-life JV Raheja QBE in US$35.5m deal
Australian carrier will buy out the 51% shareholding from its Indian partner Prism Johnson, terminating an 18-year-old partnership.
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- March 2 2026
US-Israeli strikes on Iran force marine war market repricing amid elevated geopolitical risks: Aon’s Stephen Rudman
While there is no systemic withdrawal of capacity, underwriters have cancelled certain hull war policies and are offering reinstatement of cover at materially increased rates, the broker's head of marine in Asia says.
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- February 28 2026
Full Capacity: Gift City gold rush
This week's newsletter discusses an IAN exclusive, Gallagher Re's leadership change, Partner Re's Gift City entry, Hong Kong's ILS scheme, Steadfast's passing of the baton and the rush of entries into Gift City.
