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- October 20 2026
CyberCube adds Sompo Japan to growing APAC client base
The APAC region is at the heart of CyberCube's growth plans over the coming years.
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- October 20 2026
Exclusive: MG Geraghty hires Howden’s Phil Steel as head of business development
Steel, who starts his new role on Tuesday, was previously an associate director at Howden Hong Kong.
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- October 19 2026
Tysers confirms William Furness-Smith as Singapore CEO
He has been confirmed as the permanent successor to Babita Rai following approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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- October 19 2026
Japan’s MS&AD considering deal for Malaysian insurer LPI Capital: Bloomberg
Fellow Japanese insurers Tokio Marine Holdings, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, and Sompo already have a presence in Malaysia.
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- October 19 2026
Markel hires Ray Lei as greater China product proposition lead
She joins after more than a decade at Axa in Hong Kong.
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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 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
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
Japan’s cabinet approves bill to support marine insurance covers for oil vessels
It is one of the three bills approved by the cabinet to strengthen energy supply security amid the conflict in the Middle East.
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- October 13 2026
Japan tightens asset-intensive reinsurance rules to curb counterparty risk: Fitch
The Financial Services Agency also lifted its long-standing prohibition on cooperation between insurance brokers and agents that encourage wider use of broker channels.
