Bajaj Finserv to make India reinsurance foray
August 1 2026 by Mithun Varkey
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Crypto specialist Relm plants APAC flag with Timothy Powell hire in Sydney
- August 2
As Asia Pacific head, Sydney-based Powell will spearhead the (re)insurer's expansion across Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, with New Zealand, Southeast Asia and mainland China earmarked for future growth.
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APAC faces ‘significant risks’ in H2 from arrival of super El Nino: Munich Re
- July 30
Losses from natural catastrophes were below historic averages in Asia Pacific during the first half of 2026, according to Munich Re.
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Munich Re Specialty launches Japan parametric earthquake cover via Lloyd’s
- July 28
Product for corporate clients will provide post-event liquidity and support business continuity even without physical damage.
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Swiss Re names Ben Savill as new Australia and New Zealand chief
- July 28
He will join the Swiss reinsurer in Sydney from Guy Carpenter in October.
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Beazley | Clean marine: How aqua-innovators can ride the energy wave
Insurance is critical to clean marine progress, but new fuels bring risks traditional policies do not fully cover, presenting market players an opportunity to build new models.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
