Chinese insurers pay US$2.2m in aftermath of deadly Hunan fireworks factory explosion: reports
May 7 2026 by Joana Nguyen
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Allianz Commercial elevates Awa Ketty-Camara to Asia head of multinational
- July 1
Singapore-based Ketty-Camara will oversee the development and execution of the regional multinational strategy.
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Global property catastrophe rates fall to minus 16% at 1.7 renewals: Guy Carpenter
- June 29
Guy Carpenter says the competitive pricing environment 'continued to prevail' during the midyear renewals, which include Australia and New Zealand.
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Australia’s cyclone pool has moderated premiums in high-risk areas: ACCC
- June 25
Pool is delivering targeted premium relief for households and small businesses most exposed to cyclone risk, although broader cost pressures continue to push prices higher nationwide.
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HDI Global hires Amiel Poonan as property underwriter
- June 25
He joins in Brisbane following broking stints at Barrack Broking and PSC Insurance 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.
