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- April 8 2025
India’s Unilight appoints Sumit Bohra as executive director
Bohra, who joins the (re)insurance broker from GlobeSecure, is the outgoing president of the Insurance Brokers Association of India.
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- April 7 2025
India’s general insurance market to rebound in FY26
The growth in premium will be primarily driven by rate increases pushed by hardening of reinsurance rates for certain lines of business and inflationary pressures, according to Fitch-owned agency India Ratings and Research.
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- April 7 2025
Munich Re’s Shashank Kaushik joins Bajaj Allianz as head of technical for agri business
Pune-based Shashank was most recently senior underwriter for the reinsurer, focused on key clients across APAC and Africa.
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- April 7 2025
Japanese insurers set for excess capital boost to lift overseas expansion: AM Best
Business improvement orders from Japan’s Financial Services Agency expected to accelerate sale of their strategic equity holdings, according to the global rating agency.
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- April 7 2025
Tokio Marine to net US$1.2bn from Mitsubishi share buyback
TMNF plans to tender its entire holding in the conglomerate as part of the Japanese insurer's plan to divest cross-holdings.
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- April 5 2025
CMB Wing Lung Insurance sees growth in marine: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed A (excellent) rating with a stable outlook to the Hong Kong insurer supported by its very strong balance sheet, strong operating performance and neutral business profile.
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- April 4 2025
Trump’s tariffs on Asia to strain supply chains and regional economies
As markets react negatively, experts warn of potential vulnerabilities, particularly in sectors like specialty insurance and agriculture, highlighting the far-reaching implications of escalating trade tensions.
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- April 3 2025
Prudential names John Cai as Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and agency CEO
Hong Kong-based Cai's appointment comes as Solmaz Altin, regional CEO for growth markets, health and agency, relocates to Europe.
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- April 3 2025
Sompo appoints Sherlyn Kok as vice president, APAC head of compliance
Singapore-based Kok will lead the regional and local market compliance, reporting to Todd Corey, executive vice president, general counsel, APAC.
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- April 3 2025
Thailand’s natural disaster risk profile stable after March earthquake: report
As the country, especially the central region, has a very low seismic hazard exposure, Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance said the event did not change the risk profile of the market.
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- April 3 2025
Berkley deal to add US$272m to Mitsui Sumitomo’s earnings: Fitch
No immediate effect on MSI ratings after Berkley stake buy and the merger with Aioi Nissay merger, the rating agency said.
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- April 2 2025
Petronas faces potential US$5m hit from Malaysia pipeline explosion
National energy company’s captive, Energas, provides up to US$18m of cover, IAN understands.
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- April 2 2025
WTW’s James Wong joins Oneglobal as head of client services
Singapore-based Wong will lead insurance broker's general lines of business and establish risk advisory services.
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- April 1 2025
Allianz Commercial Asia hands Will Slade expanded role as head of portfolio solutions
Singapore-based Slade will assume the new position in addition to his current responsibility as key relationship manager.
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- April 1 2025
Marsh India promotes Riddhiman Kundu
He has been with Marsh for over 10 years, having also worked for ICICI Lombard and ICICI Securities.
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- April 1 2025
Gard appoints Akira Arii as senior adviser, Japanese branch representative
Appointment comes ahead of the retirement of Shuichi Yoshida, who has held the position since 2022.
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- April 1 2025
Howden India appoints Aon’s Saurabh Verma as chief business officer
He will be in charge of promoting regional growth and strengthening client connections.
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- April 1 2025
Chubb promotes senior Hong Kong trio
Patrick Wong assumes role of head of global client executive, with Queency Chau and Barry Yu also promoted.
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- April 1 2025
‘Welcome reprieve for buyers’ at 1.4, Japan cat XoL rates down 10-15%: Howden Re
Risk-adjusted rate reductions in Asia Pacific and varied specialty renewal outcomes reflect ‘hard market softening’ at April 1, the broker said in its post-renewal report.
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- April 1 2025
Thai insurers set to halt free coverage in wake of devastating earthquake
Thai General Insurance Association president Somporn Suebthawilkul says insurers must reassess and adjust their strategies to manage growing risks from natural disasters.
