Chinese insurers face US$1bn hit after back-to-back storms
July 16 2026 by Aleyna Wang
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Cyber insurance market nears ‘important crossroads’ as softening moderates: S&P
- July 16
Market is experiencing elevated claims activity which is severely straining the margins of underwriters at current rates, according to a report from the American financial intelligence and analytics company.
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Allianz Commercial elevates Jenny Wilhelm to Singapore MD, Will Slade to regional distribution head
- July 16
In the newly created regional role, Wilhelm will be responsible for the insurer's strategic growth and performance across Singapore, Asean and Sri Lanka.
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Hollard Insurance promotes Tony Martiniello to head of distribution
- July 16
Sydney-based Martiniello will be responsible for driving existing portfolio growth and building new partnerships across Australia and New Zealand.
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PICC Hong Kong handed double rating upgrade, positive outlook from AM Best
- July 16
AM Best upgrades The People’s Insurance Company of China's Hong Kong arm rating to A (excellent) with a stable outlook, citing sustained business scale growth, strongest‑level capitalisation and continued support from PICC Group.
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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.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
