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- October 29 2026
Elseco expands into Asia with Singapore A&H Lloyd’s coverholder launch
Dubai-based MGA also secures capacity from Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance for its general aviation business.
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- October 29 2026
Scor Business Solutions sets sights on profitable APAC build-out with specialty push
Commercial insurance arm aims to expand on its property, power, energy and construction strengths, while bringing global specialty capabilities, including marine, cyber and alternative risk solutions, to Asia, regional commercial head Amy Fu says.
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- October 28 2026
Samsung Fire & Marine set for Japan return amid plans for joint Tokyo office for financial units: report
South Korean conglomerate's life insurance, P&C, securities and asset management companies will share the office to deepen Japan market research, build local networks and scout investment and acquisition opportunities.
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- October 28 2026
IAG reaches settlement with White Oak over Greensill claims
Financial terms were not disclosed, but the insurer says it is the last remaining proceeding in the Federal Court of Australia.
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- October 28 2026
FM to offer 10% premium offset on 2027 renewals following record-low losses
The US$855m resilience credit program supports clients' action on recommendations involving climate hazards and operational exposures.
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- October 28 2026
Lockton expands in New Zealand with Wellington office, Marsh and WTW hires
Broker appoints Felix Ukaegbu as general manager of the new office and James Earwaker as client director for financial lines.
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- October 26 2026
Lloyd’s China unveils new leadership team as regulator approves appointments
Furen Shen has been confirmed as CEO, while Yuanbiao Sun has moved up to chairman, and Xiaolan Li has been appointed chief compliance officer.
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- October 26 2026
South Korea plans state reinsurance backstop for storm, flood, earthquake cover
Interior ministry proposes legislation allowing the government to write nat cat reinsurance, with the national treasury in line to meet any shortfalls.
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- October 24 2026
Full Capacity: Asian regulators race to unlock the captive boom
This week's newsletter also discusses nat cat updates, M&A, and Australia's cyclone pool.
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- October 23 2026
Malaysian central bank extends RHB-Tokio Marine insurance merger deadline to February
RHB Insurance proposes to merge with the Japanese insurer's Malaysian unit, with RHB retaining a 35% stake.
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- October 23 2026
Changing economics of insurance call for transparency, long-term view: Prudential’s Douglas Flint
Insurers must evolve from sellers of products into long-term 'life partners' for ageing populations, a shift that will require regulators, governments and educators to work together, says the insurer's chairman.
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- October 22 2026
Oneglobal ships in Maxence Servelle to lead Asia cargo
Singapore-based Servelle joins from Diot-Siaci, where he was Asia head of marine cargo.
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- October 21 2026
Skuld’s Wei Fan to take Hong Kong helm in late 2027, Patrick Wang to chair Far East unit
P&I club unveil a global restructuring, which will see Nick March handed an expanded remit as Singapore and Japan head.
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- October 21 2026
Global insured cat losses hit US$92bn to Q3, lowest since 2019: Gallagher Re
Japan's July Kumamoto earthquake was the costliest event in APAC with US$1.3bn insured and US$8bn in economic losses.
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- October 20 2026
Gallagher Australia hires John Mutton to lead affinity business
Mutton will start early 2027 and report to Alex Lumby, the broker’s Australia CEO.
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- October 20 2026
Exclusive: MG Geraghty hires Howden’s Phil Steel as head of business development
Steel, who starts his new role on Tuesday, was previously an associate director at Howden Hong Kong.
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- October 15 2026
Gallagher Specialty eyes Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand as it bids to be ‘market disruptor’
Specialty broker’s Asia CEO Adam Sullivan outlines regional growth ambitions, specialty build-out and plans to disrupt established players.
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- October 14 2026
IAG offers to trade NRMA Western Australia renewal rights for RACI deal approval
In a public benefits application to the competition regulator, the insurer also offered to address the availability of RACI home insurance in northern Western Australia and to invest US$14 million in community resilience over the next decade.
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- October 13 2026
Shinhan Financial agrees US$516m deal for controlling stake in Lotte Insurance
Korean financial services group signed an agreement to purchase a 77% stake in the non-life carrier from private equity owner JKL Partners.
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- October 13 2026
Pacific Life Re seals second Japan structured reinsurance deal of 2026
The transaction with an unnamed ‘leading life insurer’ is designed to optimise capital efficiency under the new ESR framework.
