Corporate travel insurers brace for more Middle East war-related claims as Iran conflict continues
June 16 2026 by Joana Nguyen
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Dual rolls out Liberty-backed global transactional risk unit with Australia, New Zealand among initial markets
- July 14
The Howden-owned MGA targets GBP500m transactional risk premiums by 2030 with the new platform, which has plans for further geographical and talent build-out.
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CFC adds Gemma Hicks to Australian cyber team
- July 14
Hicks has joined CFC after three years at Coalition.
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European fund manager Arrow Group to acquire Australian-headquartered W&I MGA Fusion
- July 9
Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, although all required regulatory approvals have been obtained and completion is expected during the third quarter of 2026.
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Australian MGA MLX Risk Partners secures licence
- July 8
Lloyd's coverholder, led by managing director Sam Reid, specialises in placing complex commercial, industrial, and high-risk operations.
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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.
