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- June 25 2026
Opinion: Late to the party Singapore started, Hong Kong has arrived in the MGA space
Hong Kong's Insurance Authority has adopted a favourable approach to MGA proposals, with estimates that the city has 20 MGAs.
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- June 24 2026
GSIS sets aside US$1.1m in reserves for Mindanao earthquake claims: report
Figure covers initial reports involving 4,403 insurance policies with a combined insured value of US$383.2m.
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- June 24 2026
Howden names Supaporn Chanin as power, energy director in Thailand
She brings nearly three decades of experience in insurance and risk management.
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- June 24 2026
ICA launches consultation on new legally enforceable code of practice draft
Other provisions include automatic claim acceptance for home and motor claims which have not received a decision within a year of filing, and stronger support for vulnerable customers.
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- June 24 2026
US$100bn cat bond market ‘in reach’ as 2026 heads for record issuance: Gallagher Re
Strong demand from investors for new perils and for risk from underrepresented regions such as Asia Pacific, according to Jason Bolding, CEO of Gallagher Securities.
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- June 23 2026
China’s first ultra‑light eVTOL cross‑boundary insurance launched in Qianhai
Yingwu Intelligent Technology (YIVTOL) has secured more than US$2.6m in coverage for its S‑Zero model through a policy arranged in Hong Kong.
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- June 23 2026
Japan non-life stability holds as higher rates boost investment income despite claims inflation: AM Best
Rising domestic interest rates and the rollout of J‑ICS strengthen Japan’s non-life sector, even as claims inflation and major earthquake risks continue to weigh on performance.
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- June 23 2026
Piers Maunder retires from Australia reinsurance industry after 50-year career
He has been a senior adviser to Gallagher Re since 2023.
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- June 23 2026
‘Time for reform is now’: state budget highlights need for emergency services levy overhaul, ICA says
New South Wales budget showed the levy is forecast to collect over half a billion dollars more from policyholders across the four years to 2029-30 than the government projected.
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- June 23 2026
Willis appoints Daniel Choi to lead finex in Malaysia
He has over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, including with Jardine Lloyd Thompson, Allianz General Insurance, MSIG Insurance, and BIB Insurance Brokers.
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- June 23 2026
Tower promotes Dan Walker to chief claims officer
He replaces Steve Wilson, who stepped down and returned to Australia.
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- June 22 2026
Gallagher Re confirms Minesh Jani’s appointment as India CEO
InsuranceAsia News had reported on his move from Howden Re in February.
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- June 22 2026
QBE appoints Callum O’Brien as head of P&I for Asia
He succeeds Sebastian Tjornelund, who was promoted to Asia head of marine underwriting in December.
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- June 22 2026
HDI Global appoints Viola Lee as Hong Kong head of claims
She brings more than 15 years of experience in insurance and broking, with experience in technical claims management, claims operations and operational transformation.
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- June 22 2026
GT Insurance taps Yanna Walters as chief strategy, innovation officer
She returns to Australia after more than a decade in the United States.
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- June 22 2026
Matthew Davis joins Delta Insurance Australia as head of claims
He was formerly with Axa XL for almost eight years.
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- June 21 2026
Lloyd’s partners with ICICI Lombard to expand multinational capabilities in India
Under the agreement, ICICI Lombard will issue local policies on behalf of Lloyd’s managing agents for selected lines of business.
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- June 19 2026
India releases US$2bn instalment for crop farmers in West Bengal: report
The instalment will support over 94 million farmers as part of India’s flagship crop insurance scheme, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, according to the report.
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- June 19 2026
GT Insurance taps Arron Mann as chief operating officer
He joins the partner agency of Allianz Broker Australia that specialises in the Australian transport sector having spent the last nine years at QBE Insurance.
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- June 19 2026
ARPC taps Cameron Hick as next CUO
He will work alongside current CUO Michael Pennell, who will commence leave on September 14 before retiring on November 27.
