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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.
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- December 4 2025
APAC non-life insurers to remain stable in 2026 as capital strength offsets regulatory, catastrophe pressures: Fitch
Stable margins and strong solvency expected, Fitch says, with disciplined pricing and steady reinsurance support underpinning a neutral outlook.
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- December 4 2025
‘We’re built to last’: Everest Re’s Kevin Bogardus on Asia growth with diversification, client focus key
Regional CEO speaks to IAN about reinforcing the reinsurer's APAC footprint by sticking to a long-term, relationship-driven strategy, ramping up speciality and structured solutions, and moving closer to key markets such as India.
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- December 3 2025
QBE confirms Sebastian Tjornelund as head of marine underwriting for Asia
He had assumed the role on an interim basis in July.
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- December 2 2025
Berkley Re Asia elevates Si Wei Tay to head of claims, Billy Kwan to property and business support head
Singapore-based duo held the positions of senior reinsurance claims officer and underwriting manager, respectively, before the promotions.
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- November 28 2025
Steadfast, Canopius, Munich Re, Generali GC&C, Sedgwick: 11 APAC insurance people moves of the week
Howden, Sompo, GT Insurance, HDI Global, vrs Adjusters and Ace Insurance Brokers also made personnel changes over the last week.
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- November 28 2025
Sompo Indonesia appoints Doly Ritonga as executive officer
He has over two decades of experience working in insurance, and joins from local assurance firm Avrist.
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- November 27 2025
Suncorp on the hook for US$230m from Queensland hail
Insurer has received just over 10,000 claims, with approximately 5,000 in home and 5,000 in motor.
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- November 26 2025
Japan P&I announces 5% premium hike for 2026 renewal amid geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressure
Increase applies for owners’ and charterers’ entries, while rates for Japanese coastal vessels will increase by 10% and FD&D will also see a rise of 5%.
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- November 26 2025
HDI Global names Ecton Chung as senior underwriter for engineering in Singapore
He has over 18 years of professional experience in the insurance and reinsurance industries, and joins from Mapfre.
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- November 24 2025
Howden taps Marsh’s Alaric Lee as chief commercial officer for Asia
He joins the broker following 15 years at Marsh, having most recently served as managing director and corporate and commercial leader for Marsh Asia since September 2024.
