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- August 18 2026
Kumamoto earthquake claims top 40,000 as insured losses mounts: GIAJ
Businesses in the commercial and industrial sectors in Kumamoto have suffered losses totalling US$736.2 million following last month's deadly quake.
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- August 18 2026
Berkley Re Asia taps Hena Choi as head of casualty
She joins the reinsurer in Singapore following almost two decades at Samsung Fire & Marine.
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- August 18 2026
Jackson Sim joins Marsh as Asia liability consulting leader
He joins the broker in Singapore from Liberty.
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- August 17 2026
HDI Global hires Rebecca Kong to lead North Asia distribution
She has over 20 years of general insurance experience, most recently leading distribution strategies and market initiatives at AIG China.
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- August 17 2026
Vietnam’s sovereign wealth fund to maintain Bao Minh Insurance, VinaRe stakes as part of restructuring plan
State Capital Investment Corporation holds a 50.7% stake in Bao Minh Insurance and a 40.36% stake in VinaRe.
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- August 17 2026
MSIG Singapore paid US$104m in claims in 2025
Insurer recorded a 94% claims settlement ratio last year, according to its first claims report for the city state.
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- August 17 2026
Vietnam’s new construction insurance rule shifts market from box-ticking to essential risk management
Insurers must shift their focus beyond pricing for sustainable growth in one of Southeast Asia’s most active construction markets, sources tell InsuranceAsia News.
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- August 16 2026
7.7-magnitude earthquake jolts eastern Indonesia, causes widespread damage, fatalities
Death toll rises to 51, with approximately 1,300 homes damaged.
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- August 16 2026
Protec General Insurance appoints Subramanyam Brahmajosyula as head of underwriting, reinsurance
Appointment follows the M Pallonji-backed general insurer being granted a general insurance license at the end of July.
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- August 14 2026
Howden adds Sonija Cheng to Hong Kong financial lines team
She joins as a director following over seven years at Willis.
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- August 14 2026
Clement Cheung reappointed Hong Kong Insurance Authority CEO for three-year term
He will serve through until August 2029 having led the regulator since 2018.
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- August 14 2026
bolttech taps ‘accomplished leader’ Rohith Murthy as Malaysia GM
He brings more than 20 years of experience in digital financial services, banking and product innovation across Asia and Europe.
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- August 14 2026
Etiqa Insurance Singapore promotes Claudia Soh as CEO
She has been serving as acting chief executive officer while also holding her role as chief financial officer for the last six months.
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- August 14 2026
Hong Kong to reappoint Clement Cheung as Insurance Authority chief: report
Cheung, who has led the regulator since 2018, is due to complete his current three-year term on Friday.
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- August 13 2026
Lockton hires Shrungar Bhuva as VP for transaction liability in India
Bhuva has nearly seven years of experience advising institutional organisations, financial sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, and multinational organisations on complex public and private market transactions.
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- August 13 2026
Malayan Adjustment appoints David Selva as COO
Kuala Lumpur-based Selva has 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, spanning loss adjusting, broking, and insurance.
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- August 13 2026
Asian commercial insurance market stays buyer-friendly, insurers sharpen AI scrutiny: Aon
Risk-adjusted rates are declining by up to 10% for well-managed placements, with cyber, D&O, and preferred property leading the downward trend as competition intensifies.
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- August 12 2026
PICC appoints veteran banker Tan Jiong as chairman
He succeeds Ding Xiangqun, who becomes the new head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration.
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- August 12 2026
Typhoon Dolphin losses hit US$178m as Beijing battles heavy rain, floods
Insurers across five provincial-level regions have received nearly 100,000 claims reports, with Ping An's estimated payouts exceeding US$96m.
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- August 12 2026
Kyobo Life eyes Axa Korea takeover to re-enter non-life market: report
If completed, the deal would bring Axa Korea back under Kyobo Life's wing after over two decades.
