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- October 16 2026
Kiwi broker Donaldson Brown promotes Jared Sun to head of financial lines
He has over 10 years of insurance experience, including four years with Donaldson Brown, where he was most recently a risk adviser for financial lines.
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- October 16 2026
Generali Central Insurance appoints Chandraprakash Jain as CFO
He joins Generali's Indian P&C joint venture with the Central Bank of India from Raheja QBE, where he was the CFO since February 2018.
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- October 16 2026
John Chen succeeds William Liang as Allianz Jingdong CEO
Liang left the German insurer's Chinese joint venture on Thursday to pursue new opportunities, while Chen’s appointment is effective from Friday.
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- October 16 2026
KB Insurance opens UK arm, sets sights on stakes in Lloyd’s syndicates: report
London subsidiary is the South Korean insurer's fourth overseas subsidiary after Indonesia, the US, and China.
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- October 16 2026
‘Real step forward’ for Asian ILS as Hong Kong, Singapore eye PCCs
Arrival of protected cell companies (PCC) in Hong Kong and Singapore is set to drive the growth of third-party capital in the region, according to market sources.
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- October 15 2026
Marsh to pay largest share of US$800m Credit Suisse Greensill settlement: FT
While IAG, Tokio Marine announced they settled the lawsuit out of court, Financial Times report said Marsh also agreed to the settlement.
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- October 15 2026
Stephanie Roth rejoins Allianz Australia as senior liability underwriter
Perth-based Roth rejoins the firm from Liberty Specialty Markets, where she spent over five years in casualty underwriting roles.
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- October 15 2026
AM Best upgrades Dah Sing Insurance ratings on strong business growth, diversified portfolio
Rating agency upgrades financial strength rating to A (excellent) and long-term issuer credit ratings to a (excellent).
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- October 15 2026
Thailand makes first payout under new disaster insurance scheme
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the scheme is 'intended to reassure the people that the government's concerns and preparations for quick assistance are real'.
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- October 15 2026
China P&I formally applies to join International Group of P&I Clubs
Application will be considered during the coming months, but will not impact the 2027 renewals.
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- October 15 2026
Singapore-flagged container vessel sunk in Strait of Hormuz ‘matter for war risk underwriters’, West says
GFS Pride was struck by an unknown projectile, although all 21 crew members were safely evacuated and no injuries have been reported, according to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.
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- October 15 2026
Hong Kong’s Peak Re joins GAIP as principal partner
Peak Re will contribute to shaping perspectives on the pressing risk challenges facing the region and engage with Global Asia Insurance Partnership (GAIP) through its working groups, dialogues, and collaborative initiatives.
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- October 15 2026
Natural hazard risks driving more New Zealanders to seek expert help from insurance brokers: IBANZ
Over 90% of Insurance Brokers Association of New Zealand (IBANZ) brokers report increased demand for natural hazard insurance advice, while 60% say natural hazards and climate change making insurance harder to place.
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- October 15 2026
Howden Australia appoints Catherine Osbourne as Pacific head of technical, claims
She was formerly chief claims officer for the Pacific at Marsh.
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- October 15 2026
Gallagher Specialty eyes Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand as it bids to be ‘market disruptor’
Specialty broker’s Asia CEO Adam Sullivan outlines regional growth ambitions, specialty build-out and plans to disrupt established players.
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- October 14 2026
McLarens’ Nathan Baran swaps Sydney for Singapore, named regional loss adjuster
He is in his second stint with McLarens, having also worked for Marsh, Aimtech, and local insurance broker O'Regan Group Insurance Brokers.
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- October 14 2026
India launches pair of shipbuilding credit risk insurance policies
Policies will cover export and domestic shipbuilding projects, with government premium subsidies and direct support to insurers for claims.
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- October 14 2026
Hong Kong’s first sidecar raises US$12m for PICC P&C
Landmark deal is a key milestone in the development of Hong Kong's ILS market.
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- October 14 2026
Zurich taps Scott Yin as China unit CEO
He was formerly with Axa Tianping for over a decade.
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- October 14 2026
IAG offers to trade NRMA Western Australia renewal rights for RACI deal approval
In a public benefits application to the competition regulator, the insurer also offered to address the availability of RACI home insurance in northern Western Australia and to invest US$14 million in community resilience over the next decade.
