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- April 14 2026
APAC timber insurance market set for sustained growth, with mass timber projects to the fore
APAC's timber and lumber insurance market is set for 7.2% growth to 2030, driven by a US$63bn regional sector and a green building boom – but while insurers are increasing capacity, they are applying tighter guidelines.
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- April 10 2026
Daiichi Life returns to asset-intensive reinsurance market, agrees block life deal with Prismic
Deal to reinsure a yen-denominated in-force block of whole life and annuity policies adds to the recent momentum seen within Japan’s asset-intensive reinsurance market.
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- April 9 2026
China’s P&C underwriting profit to improve as capital stays strong despite growing asset risk: Moody’s
Rating agency maintains a stable outlook for China's P&C insurance sector.
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- April 8 2026
JKL Partners to relaunch Lotte Non-Life sale: report
Seoul-based private equity firm, which holds roughly a 77% stake, attempted to sell last year, but negotiations fell through due to price gaps.
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- April 8 2026
Specialist risk adviser Continuum forms strategic partnership with Hong Kong-based broker Freed Capital
Freed Capital has also made a strategic investment in Continuum.
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- April 8 2026
Minhyuk Jung to head up Aon’s South Korea desk
Role sits within Aon's global broking centre.
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- April 8 2026
Price Forbes hires Tokio Marine veteran Akihisa Hirata as director for Japan business
Hirata, who worked at Tokio Marine Group for 33 years in Tokyo, has relocated to Singapore.
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- April 7 2026
Oneglobal Broking promotes Sharron Khoo to Asia COO
(Re)insurance broker also promotes Andrew Ko to CEO for greater China.
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- April 2 2026
Excess capacity driving sharp price drops in Asia at 1.4: Guy Carpenter
Despite geopolitical uncertainties, reinsurers are keen to support clients with innovative solutions, ensuring stability and continuity, APAC CEO Tony Gallagher says.
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- April 2 2026
Steamship elevates Eric Wu as greater China managing director
Hong Kong-based Wu was most recently director and head of underwriting eastern syndicate for the P&I club.
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- April 2 2026
Reinsurers eye ‘pockets of opportunity’ in soft Japan April 1 renewals
‘Re‑underwriting’ and primary rates hikes have boosted appetite across historically challenged lines, such as property per‑risk and casualty, Gallagher Re’s George Sherriff tells InsuranceAsia News.
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- April 1 2026
Asian renewals see broad softening, but outcomes diverge by territory and loss experience
While overall demand remained stable, cedents in South Korea, India, China, and the Philippines capitalised on favourable terms and competitive pricing, with many exploring new structures and proportional protections.
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- April 1 2026
Howden appoints Mani Tsang as head of claims in Hong Kong
She brings over a decade of experience in complex claims, with expertise in property, construction, energy and liability lines.
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- April 1 2026
Kyung Tae Koo named Marsh Korea CEO
Seoul-based Koo will oversee the operations of Marsh Korea, including Marsh Risk and Mercer businesses.
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- April 1 2026
Japan Post Insurance inks block life reinsurance deals in time for new solvency regime
New asset intensive reinsurance deals with Aflac Re Bermuda and Talcott Life Re coincide with the arrival of Japan's new solvency regime.
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- April 1 2026
Exclusive: AIG’s Christopher Cheung departs after 6 years
He is a well known name within Hong Kong's cyber insurance market, although his new role and next destination remain unconfirmed.
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- April 1 2026
Howden Re names Henry To as Hong Kong chairman
He will work closely with the senior leadership team, supporting the growth of the business and strengthening Howden Re's presence and capabilities in Hong Kong and the broader region.
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- April 1 2026
Aon names Nathan Cheung as head of construction, power and infrastructure in Hong Kong
He has over 25 years of experience at international brokers, specialising in construction and engineering insurance.
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- April 1 2026
Coface promotes Carmen Chow to head of commercial for Hong Kong
Chow has held commercial development for Japanese solutions roles since joining Coface.
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- March 31 2026
Property cat rates ease to pre-hard market levels even as Middle East turmoil tests specialty lines: Howden Re
April renewals see orderly completion with Japan cat XoL programs seeing up to 20% risk-adjusted reductions.
