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- July 23 2026
Indonesia’s Asei downgraded to BB+ by Fitch on capital strain, loss pressures
Weak capitalisation, reserve adjustments and credit insurance risks weigh as insurer works on recovery plan.
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- July 23 2026
Coupang warehouse fire could trigger up to US$590m in insured losses: reports
Multi-day blaze at Korean e-commerce giant’s logistics hub this week puts DB Insurance and Meritz-led programs on the hook for potential large-scale claims
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- July 22 2026
Historical loss experience becoming less reliable guide to future risk: Aon
Global Catastrophe Recap: First Half of 2026 report shows floods in China in May and June were the costliest nat cat event for Asia, with economic losses of about US$4.9bn.
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- July 22 2026
Price Forbes Singapore appoints Craig McCoig-Lees as head of casualty MGA
McCoig-Lees, who joins from Howden Re, will be responsible for expanding Price Forbes Re’s MGA proposition.
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- July 22 2026
Allianz Commercial names Davinder Panesar as ART business development, underwriting leader for APAC
He will relocate to Singapore from Allianz Commercial in London, where he currently underwrites global captive fronting transactions.
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- July 22 2026
Allianz Trade promotes Daf Owen to Asia Pacific role to accelerate surety growth
Owen will relocate from Brisbane to Hong Kong and report to Chris Markesteijn, regional head of surety and guarantees for Asia Pacific.
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- July 20 2026
Aon appoints Joe Liang as executive chairman of reinsurance for greater China
He will be based in Hong Kong and report to Rupert Moore, CEO of Asia Pacific for reinsurance.
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- July 20 2026
Wang Fuk Court insurance rights to shift to administrator under government buyout: reports
Hop On Management Company would assume control of fire-hit estate’s all-risks policy as homeowners move to sell titles to the government.
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- July 18 2026
Full Capacity: Earth is losing its ‘albedo’
This week's newsletter also discusses a nat cat update, MSIG's leadership change, M&A updates, and H1 for insurer nat cat losses.
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- July 17 2026
Allianz Jio Re wrote US$27.6m GWP in its first full quarter
JV between Allianz and India's Jio Financial Services was launched in March ahead of the 1.4 treaty renewals.
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- July 16 2026
Allianz Commercial elevates Jenny Wilhelm to Singapore MD, Will Slade to regional distribution head
In the newly created regional role, Wilhelm will be responsible for the insurer's strategic growth and performance across Singapore, Asean and Sri Lanka.
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- July 15 2026
Aon appoints WTW’s Sean Deehan as APAC Strategy and Technology Group CEO
He will be based in Hong Kong and report to Sherif Zakhary, global CEO for the broker's consulting and advisory business.
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- July 15 2026
BP Marsh homes in on ‘tremendous opportunities’ in APAC insurance distribution niche
Dan Topping, CEO of the London-based investor, outlines how the region’s growing intermediary market fits into its model of patient minority positions in specialist brokers and MGAs.
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- July 14 2026
MSIG Asia appoints Ronak Shah as regional CEO
Shah, who succeeds Clemens Philippi, will start on October 1 with an expanded remit covering China, Taiwan and South Korea, alongside existing markets.
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- July 13 2026
OK Financial named preferred bidder for Yebyeol Non-Life
Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation will grant the preferred bidder an exclusive negotiation period and proceed with follow-up steps, including sale negotiations and the signing of a stock purchase agreement.
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- July 11 2026
Full Capacity: Steadfast deal – devil is in the discount
This week's newsletter also discusses an IAN exclusive, Singapore's regulatory overhaul, nat cat updates, APAC's M&A activity and RGA's block deals.
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- July 10 2026
Scor, Japan Post Insurance strike MoU on postal life reinsurance, joint vehicle
Partnership will see Scor assume postal life risks and operate a jointly backed reinsurance vehicle aimed at strengthening diversification and capital management
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- July 10 2026
‘Game changer’ PCC regime sharpens Singapore’s regional risk hub appeal
Monetary Authority of Singapore’s proposed protected cell company (PCC) framework could streamline access to advanced risk management solutions, cutting the cost and governance burdens of traditional structures, market participants say.
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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.
