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- December 23 2025
XS Global names Phillip Brain as regional A&H underwriting manager for Asia
Brain, who has relocated to Hong Kong, brings over two decades of global experience, most recently with Lloyd's coverholder Arma Underwriting in Dubai.
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- December 22 2025
1.1 renewals steady despite delays as excess capacity drives softer pricing across APAC
Reinsurers and brokers report competitive pricing, stable terms, and selective loss impacts, with abundant capacity reshaping negotiations and, in some cases, cedents pushing for up to 20% rate reductions.
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- December 19 2025
Chubb, AIG, Aon, Howden, MG Geraghty: 15 APAC insurance people moves of the week
Helvetia, BHSI, Sedgwick, QBE, Sompo, Allianz Commercial, Dual, Coface, Berkley Insurance Asia, Markel and bolttech also made personnel changes over the last week.
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- December 19 2025
Cyber, supply chain risks are reshaping Japan’s business landscape: Aon
Aon’s 2025 Global Risk Management Survey highlights product liability and exchange rate fluctuations as key concerns, reflecting the country’s sensitivity to global market shifts.
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- December 19 2025
Joshua Lynch named executive director at Hong Kong-based MG Geraghty Insurance Brokers
Lynch had departed Generali in September to 'embark on a new opportunity'.
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- December 18 2025
Reed Rohijas rejoins AIG as APAC network partner relationship manager
Kuala Lumpur-based Rohijas, who previously spent over five years at the insurer, recently completed his master's degree in economics.
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- December 17 2025
Aon renews client treaty for 2026 with additional fac, aviation and construction covers
Fast-follow automatic facility led by QBE will provide clients with 28.5% of pre-secured Lloyd's coinsurance capacity on lines placed through London and Singapore.
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- December 17 2025
QBE appoints Denise Ng as marine country lead for Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur-based Ng has over 18 years of experience in marine insurance, with expertise across marine hull, cargo, builder’s risk, and ship repairer’s liability.
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- December 16 2025
Everest’s Adam Clifford rejoins AIG as CEO for international commercial insurance
Clifford previously spent over seven years at AIG in casualty roles in London and Singapore.
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- December 16 2025
Markel appoints Pavi Siriharan as operations manager for Australia
Melbourne-based Siriharan was with Chubb for 17 years, most recently as commercial operations manager for Australia and New Zealand.
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- December 15 2025
East Coast hailstorms to costs insurers US$736m: Perils
Figure covers property and motor hull lines of business collected from the majority of affected insurance firms for the hailstorms in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria between October 26 and November 1.
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- December 15 2025
Starr International Insurance Thailand to benefit from stronger underwriting, business transformation: AM Best
AM Best upgrades rating to A (Excellent) with a stable outlook, citing improved operating performance, strongest‑level risk‑adjusted capitalisation and continued support from Starr Group.
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- December 15 2025
Korean Re to benefit from strongest-level capitalisation, dominant home-market position: AM Best
AM Best affirms its A (Excellent) rating with a stable outlook, citing robust balance sheet strength, strongest‑level capitalisation and solid market leadership.
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- December 12 2025
Aon, HDI Global, Latitude Brokers, Sompo: 7 APAC insurance people moves of the week
Arch Insurance Australia, Chubb and China Re also made personnel changes over the last week.
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- December 11 2025
China Re nominates Zhu Xiaoyun to become first female president
She is set to replaces Zhuang Qianzhi, who had been approved as chairman.
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- December 11 2025
Descartes shakes things up with Japan earthquake launch, treaty parametric push to drive APAC growth
As traditional cat reinsurance tightens and retentions harden, Descartes is betting big on parametric covers, fresh capacity, and Japan as a launchpad for change, APAC head Ben Qin tells InsuranceAsia News.
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- December 10 2025
PICC vice president resigns amid state investigation into disciplinary breach
Zhang Daoming named temporary responsible officer for the state-backed insurer following Yu Ze's resignation.
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- December 8 2025
Meritz Fire & Marine faces US$680,000 exposure to Coupang data breach
US-listed Korean retailer is facing class action suits in the US and South Korea following a data leak that compromised information of 34 million customers.
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- December 5 2025
Allianz Re, IAG, Liberty Specialty Markets, QBE, Howden: 10 APAC insurance people moves of the week
Berkley Re Asia, Charles Taylor, Eclipse, Axa XL, HDI and Marsh also made personnel changes over the last week.
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- December 4 2025
Hong Kong fire losses manageable for sole insurer China Taiping: Fitch
Strong state-linked support, diversified operations and solid capital alongside extensive reinsurance underpin the view that net losses from the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court will remain within rating sensitivities.
