BP Marsh-backed Pantheon acquires 25% stake in Hong Kong broking startup Fraction
September 1 2025 by Mithun Varkey- Insurance brokers
- Hong Kong
- M&A
- Crypto
- Digital Assets
- Private Equity
- BP Marsh
- Fraction Brokers Asia
- Pantheon Specialty
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India’s Edme charts global expansion with Dubai, Singapore, London play: report
- September 22
PE-backed broker is sharpening focus on specialty lines and digital infrastructure, and is readying for an IPO within five years.
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WTW promotes Choo You Bin to head of terrorism and political violence for APAC
- September 22
Singapore-based Choo was most recently executive director for crisis management, terrorism and politcal violence.
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Envest buys additional 36.9% stake in Blue Zebra following Youi’s exit
- September 18
Youi sold the interest for a total net proceeds of US$30.3 million, although Envest declined to disclose the new total percentage of its stake.
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‘An enabler of resilience’: cyber insurance key as APAC SMEs face up to ransomware, AI threat
- September 18
As threat actors exploit AI and third-party ecosystems, Howden cyber specialist Edward Wong discusses the need for brokers and insurers to go beyond transactional coverage.
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Peak Re | From climate modelling to market opportunity: Forging a new clarity on Southeast Asia’s climate risk
Southeast Asia's protection gap: a crisis of clarity, not just capital
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BHSI WICare+ | Accelerating Payments, Empowering Recovery
Launched in cooperation with Steadfast’s Singapore network, WICare+ fills the gaps found in traditional coverage and keeps businesses and their workforce secure by covering up to SG$350,000 in medical expenses per claim.
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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Allianz General | Allianz General combines innovative protection solutions while powering social good to lead Malaysian market
The insurer proactively addresses emerging risks and evolving customer protection needs while giving back to the community.