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- October 23 2025
Allianz Commercial’s Christian Sandric handed board role in management reshuffle
The insurer has created a new board structure as part of its commitment to deliver 'one face to market.'
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- October 23 2025
Asia insurance rates fall for seventh straight quarter: Marsh
Property, casualty, finpro, and cyber lines all saw rate reductions amid strong insurer competition and evolving risk landscapes, according to Marsh’s Global Insurance Market Index.
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- October 23 2025
Marble Re’s underwriting profitability remains solid: AM Best
AM Best has reaffirmed Marble Reinsurance Corporation’s A- (Excellent) rating with a stable outlook, citing strong capital adequacy and robust operating results.
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- October 23 2025
SBI General Insurance grows GWP by 10.7% in H1 FY26
The Indian insurer has continued its momentum in H1 FY26 thanks to 'consistent performance across key businesses.'
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- October 23 2025
Allianz in pole position to buy Nib Holdings’ travel business: report
Besides Allianz, two other bidders are interested in Nib Holdings' travel insurance business, according to an AFR report.
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- October 23 2025
Pacific insurance rates drop 11% in Q3, led by property: Marsh
Globally, commercial insurance rates continued to soften in Q3 2025, with the Pacific region recording the steepest declines.
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- October 23 2025
IAG upgrades FY26 guidance following RACQ’s acquisition
The Australian insurer now expects GWP growth of approximately 10% in FY26, up from the original 'low-to-mid single digit' range.
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- October 23 2025
Ex-BMS head of international David Battman joins Huntington Advisory as partner
This appointment coincides with the opening of Huntington Advisory’s London office as part of its international expansion.
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- October 23 2025
London P&I Club opens representative office in Shanghai
The new office in Mainland China is led by Wenjia Gao and reflects the club's long term commitment to Asia, according to chairman John Lyras.
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- October 23 2025
Gareth Edwards joins Berkley Insurance Australia as head of claims
Sydney-based Edwards, who most recently worked at JLT Public Sector, has over two decades of experience in claims.
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- October 23 2025
Australia’s proposed reinsurance overhaul to turbo-charge ILS sector
Changes would see a wide-ranging liberalisation of the reinsurance market, including an adjustment to reinstatement requirements, and a more light-touch approach.
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- October 22 2025
Peak Re’s ratings unaffected by ownership changes: AM Best
US insurer Prudential Financial has divested its stake in Peak Re to KKR and Quadrantis Capital.
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- October 22 2025
Exclusive: BHSI faces claim after Hong Kong’s Chinachem Tower fire
Willis is understood to be the broker, while Charles Taylor is the loss adjuster.
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- October 22 2025
Sompo appoints Linda Ng as head of property & multi-lines for Singapore
Ng joins from MSIG Asia, where she served as vice president for reinsurance and claims underwriting, and will report to Li Lian Soong, Sompo's head of property for APAC.
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- October 22 2025
Allianz Trade expands into Vietnam with new office
Headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, the new office will provide trade credit solutions to local exporters, whose demand is increasing due to Vietnam's outperforming exports.
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- October 22 2025
Insurers eye non-dilutive sources of capital with growing focus on optimising capital structures
There is a growing emphasis on capital management across all types of insurers with a focus on using reinsurance sidecars, third-party capital and plans to expand captive management capabilities, according to BlackRock.
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- October 22 2025
Howden remains aggressive on Asia growth, with Japan, employee benefits as key priorities: Rohan Bhappu
Newly appointed CEO Bhappu outlines a dual-pronged growth strategy for the broker in the region focused on investment in entrepreneurial talent and strategic acquisitions.
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- October 21 2025
Fortitude Re, Carlyle team up to launch Asian reinsurance sidecar with US$700m deployable capital
T&D Insurance Group, AllianceBernstein, Shinhan Life, and National Pension Service of Korea have made equity commitments to the vehicle focused on the Asian life and annuity market.
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- October 21 2025
Nuclear: Insurance sector’s role in the region’s nuclear renaissance
The biggest driver of nuclear expansion in Asia is the massive increase in power demand from data centres, while the real transformation will be driven by small modular reactor technology.
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- October 21 2025
BHSI eyes Japan expansion, registers local company
The specialty carrier is planning to recruit a team of Japanese underwriters, including senior leaders.
