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- April 20 2026
7.5-magnitude earthquake off northeast Japan triggers tsunami alerts, evacuations
Japan Meteorological Agency warns region should be on alert for stronger earthquakes in the area over the next week, especially in the next two to three days.
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- April 20 2026
Insurers must pair AI adoption with stronger cyber resilience, Hong Kong’s regulator warns
Insurance Authority's Tony Chan tells IAN's APAC Cyber Risk and Insurance Summit that Hong Kong's regulator is developing a new AI governance framework to bolster cyber resilience amid rising AI-driven threats.
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- April 16 2026
Hong Kong-based specialist broker Alea secures French intermediary licence
Healthcare and employee benefits broker also opens a Paris office.
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- April 16 2026
Aon Reinsurance Solutions hands Daniel England extended role as APAC head of casualty treaty
England, who will remain in Japan, retains his role as head of casualty and cyber treaty in Japan.
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- April 15 2026
Digbijoy Shukla succeeds Roopa Malhotra as Zurich’s APAC head of digital
Malhotra takes on the role of chief growth and propositions officer at Zurich Japan.
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- April 15 2026
Rare Earth Insurance revamps leadership across Asia, Europe
Firm promote Wang Wei to APAC chairman, with Candace Chan leading Hong Kong and Taiwan as CEO, Mark Gu as China CEO, and Martin Ham as chief executive for the UK and Europe.
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- April 15 2026
‘Essential to diversify’: Taiping Re looks beyond property cat as market softens, doubles down on Hong Kong, health
CEO Sheldon Yu tells InsuranceAsia News that the Hong Kong-headquartered reinsurer is pivoting away from property catastrophe lines to focus on health reinsurance in China and expanded ILS and cross-border solutions in Hong Kong.
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- April 14 2026
Korean Re weighs coverage for shippers rerouting around war-hit Strait of Hormuz
Some shippers are reportedly planning to send follow-up ships to offload cargo from vessels and then carry it via alternative routes.
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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.
