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- March 25 2026
Aon’s Marcus Piristi joins Marsh as Pacific head of energy
Adelaide-based Piristi had spent nearly 13 years in global and corporate client roles at Aon.
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- March 25 2026
Tropical Cyclone Narelle re-intensifies off WA coast, ARPC declares new event
Narelle2 was declared by the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) at 4:00am Australian Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday.
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- March 25 2026
Aon promotes ‘go‑to broker’ Anita Vivekananda to APAC MD of transaction solutions
Sydney-based Vivekananda has been with Aon for over a decade and was previously the Pacific head of transaction solutions.
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- March 24 2026
India-focused reinsurer Niyam secures Lloyd’s approval for Syndicate 2047
Former GIC Re chairman Devesh Srivastava has been appointed chairman as Niyam will begin underwriting from April 1.
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- March 24 2026
Mosaic to close Singapore office, service Asia from Dubai
Singapore CEO Benn Wilson will relocate to Dubai as part of the carrier's exit from the Lloyd's Asia platform.
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- March 24 2026
Zhang Daoming to become PICC president: report
He has been the temporary responsible officer of the People’s Insurance Company of China (PICC) since December following Yu Ze's resignation in December.
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- March 24 2026
Chubb’s Quinton Kotze to join Aon as head of cyber solutions for Australia
Sydney-based Kotze will join Aon in May following 13 years with the American insurer.
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- March 24 2026
Mark Kenyon joins Howden as partner for NZ broking
He brings more then three decades of experience in leadership, complex claims and advisory roles.
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- March 23 2026
ARPC declares end of ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle after 162 hours
System brought up to 200mm of rain to some areas having made landfall in Far North Queensland on Friday.
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- March 20 2026
Howden, Aviso Specialty, Price Forbes, QBE, Delta: 13 APAC insurance people moves of the week
Sompo, Market Lane, QBE Re, HDI Global, Willis, BHSI, Swiss Re and BPL also made personnel changes over the last week.
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- March 19 2026
Swiss Re appoints Dinesh Kumar as senior casualty treaty underwriter
Singapore-based Kumar joins Swiss Re from Munich Re, where he spent six years.
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- March 19 2026
Price Forbes expands Lectio follow facility to APAC property, energy risks
Lectio can now follow approved leads in Singapore and Dubai, although business will continue to be written on a London slip.
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- March 18 2026
Drone strike on Dubai airport puts 119 aircraft worth US$12bn at risk: Russell
Flight cancellations, some lasting till June, highlight that aviation sector is on the front line of the conflict in the Middle East, according to the specialty risk intelligence specialist.
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- March 18 2026
Softening mining market tests insurers as ESG lines blur, capacity surges
Expanding capital, easing ESG positions and aggressive competition are reshaping Australian mining insurance, even as tailings storage facilities, water risks and climate volatility keep underwriting discipline under pressure
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- March 17 2026
BPL sets up shop in Japan amid international expansion, names Kenichi Iwakura CEO
Credit and political risk insurance broker already has offices in London, Paris, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Geneva.
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- March 16 2026
BHSI appoints Julian Baumbach as ANZ head of motor
He was most recently motor underwriting manager of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory at Zurich Insurance.
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- March 16 2026
Market Lane revamps Australia leadership, underwriting teams to support ‘continued growth’
Managing director David Porteous named CEO, with Toby Salmon, Shane Golding and Matthew Porteous assuming managing director roles.
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- March 13 2026
Munich Re, MS&AD, Aon, Miramar Group, Lockton: 15 APAC insurance people moves of the week
Gallagher, Price Forbes Re, Coface, Generali, Marsh, Starr, Willis, HDFC Ergo, QBE and West P&I also made personnel changes over the last week.
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- March 13 2026
Petronas captive’s ratings downgraded as operating volatility persists: AM Best
Energas Insurance, which took a hit from a gas pipe explosion last year, has been affected by higher‑than‑expected large loss frequency, soft market and reserve strengthening.
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- March 12 2026
Perils lowers Cyclone Alfred final insured losses estimate to US$1.34bn
Personal lines accounted for 70% of total industry losses, commercial lines 26%, and motor lines 4%.
