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- September 16 2025
‘Opportunity is always in China’: rapid industrial growth ups ante for (re)insurance market: Rare Earth’s Wei Wang
New energy storage, offshore wind power and overseas projects under the Belt and Road Initiative are key, the CEO of the (re)insurance broker old InsuranceAsia News' Between The Lines podcast.
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- September 16 2025
Marsh’s Johannes-Daniel Veldsman to join Gallagher Australia in March
Veldsman has been working at Marsh for six and a half years, most recently as head of corporate and commercial for its Pacific business.
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- September 15 2025
Climate change puts 1.5m Australians at dire risk, warns first climate risk assessment
Australians living in high-risk communities face increasing costs as a result of rising insurance premiums, with widening protection gaps as many areas become uninsurable, according to a governement report.
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- September 15 2025
Aon hires Vincent Chow as claims advocacy director in Singapore
Chow was previously a lawyer with Kennedys in Hong Kong.
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- September 15 2025
Swedish Club expands in China with Ping An P&C strategic partnership
Agreement enhances service delivery and broadens the ways members can access the club’s marine insurance and loss prevention services.
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- September 15 2025
CFC adds Danton Stoloff as senior underwriter for APAC transaction liability team
Sydney-based Stoloff joins following five years at Marsh, where he most recently vice president for digital, senior operations and strategy leader for Pacific.
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- September 15 2025
Jasmine Wan joins Berkley Insurance Asia as head of casualty for greater China
Hong Kong-based Wan joins after spending over eight and a half years with QBE.
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- September 15 2025
IUMI 2025: 3 takeaways from Singapore as marine market braces for a new era of global trade
Marine premiums, globalisation and energy dominated discussions at the annual International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) conference in Singapore last week.
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- September 15 2025
Chinese insurers turn to convertibles as Hong Kong shares surge
China Pacific Insurance has followed its peer Ping An into Hong Kong's booming convertible market.
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- September 15 2025
Ageas Re hires Matthew Tong as Asia representative amid Hong Kong expansion
Appointment follows news that the Brussels-headquartered reinsurer will build on its existing presence in the city through its partnership with Taiping Re.
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- September 15 2025
Carbon credit specialist Oka launches in Singapore
Carrier, through its Lloyd's Syndicate 1922, will offer climate-focused insurance products to Singaporean corporations and financial institutions.
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- September 12 2025
Perils cuts Cyclone Alfred loss estimate to US$1.25bn
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Afred struck Australia's Southeast Queensland and northeastern New South Wales in February and March, leaving over 300,000 homes and businesses without power.
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- September 12 2025
Lockton India taps Howden’s Hanmant Dudle as senior director for property and construction
He will be responsible for leading the practice and delivering bespoke insurance solutions.
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- September 12 2025
Kiwi insurer Tower upgrades FY24 NPAT guidance, downgrades GWP growth outlook
Kiwi insurer expects underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) of US$59.7-65.45 million.
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- September 12 2025
Berkley Insurance Asia appoints Jennifer Yeoh as marine claims manager
With extensive in maritime claims, Yeoh will enhance the (re)insurer's claims operations and support its continued growth.
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- September 12 2025
RVS 2025: 5 APAC takeaways from Monte Carlo as soft market bites
Ageas Re and Peak Re also outline plans to deepen their Asian footprint, while property cat rate dips, carrier M&A revival and AI disruption shape conversations at the reinsurer gathering.
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- September 11 2025
Opulence launches cell captive in Labuan with China Re backing
The captive insurance cell is endorsed by the Labuan Financial Services Authority and operates under Goldman Insurance PCCC, a protected cell company.
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- September 11 2025
Sompo Japan hires Heiko Thienenkamp as commercial business COO, Hiroki Ohashi as head of financial lines
Appointments form part of Sompo Japan's plan to expand its commercial business underwriting and operational capabilities.
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- September 11 2025
Strategic sale, international growth hold Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance in good stead: AM Best
AM Best expects proceeds from disposals to provide additional flexibility for new business investments to strengthen operating performance over the long term.
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- September 11 2025
Asia’s power sector attracts insurer appetite amid transition to clean energy, soft market: Willis
Insurers are offering more long-term agreements for buyers, with infrastructure hotspots such as Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines attracting capacity.
