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- October 13 2026
Aon, EBRD expand Ukraine war-risk facility to US$168m as MS Amlin adds capacity
Lloyd's carrier, the scheme’s first reinsurer when it launched in March 2025, has lifted its support to US$145m, while two more Ukrainian insurers join.
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- October 10 2026
Emerging markets-focused MGA Athena Re gets Lloyd’s coverholder approval
London-based MGA reinsuring Africa, Asia, Pacific and Latin America will operate a cyber insurance binder, with additional lines to be introduced in the coming months.
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- October 8 2026
Specialty MGA hires David Higgins to lead global bloodstock expansion
MNK Group's new portfolio will have a global remit, with a particular focus on opportunities in Australasia, the US, the UK, and Europe.
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- October 7 2026
Australia, New Zealand join UK, Canada to launch joint alliance to confront escalating shared risks
Insurance Council of Australia, Insurance Council of New Zealand, Association of British Insurers (ABI), and Insurance Bureau of Canada will seek to address climate, cyber, and economic risks, along with other problems faced by the four nations.
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- October 5 2026
Ex-Lloyds chief John Neal joins software developer LUSYi
He returns to the industry after a hiatus, following a tumultuous period that saw planned moves to Aon and AIG unravel amid a Lloyd's investigation.
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- September 21 2026
W&I specialist Alpha TR launches with Axa XL lead capacity
Backed by Aviva Syndicates paper and supported by SRG, the MGA will target private capital and alternative asset funds across international markets outside the US with ability to deploy US$54m per risk.
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- September 9 2026
Tokio Marine HCC International completes Direct Commercial acquisition
UK commercial motor specialist will continue to operate as a standalone business, while the acquisition also includes sister company, Direct Commercial Premium Finance.
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- September 9 2026
Axa XL appoints Markus Posberg as property, construction, energy CUO for APAC and Europe
Cologne-based Posberg brings extensive technical experience, most recently as head of property, construction and energy for Germany.
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- September 6 2026
MS&AD eyeing European reinsurance broking market entry: report
Group's fronting arm, MS Transverse, aims to replicate its US model in the UK and broader Europe by tapping its exisiting reinsurer and MGA network.
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- September 4 2026
Toa Re net profit reaches higest level on improved underwriting, lower catastrophe losses: AM Best
Ratings agency affirms a financial strength rating of A (excellent), and a the long-term issuer credit ratings of a+ (excellent), with a stable outlook.
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- August 30 2026
Scor Business Solutions names Steven Sim APAC energy head in leadership reshuffle
Incumbent Pierre-Louis Migairou has been promoted to global head of energy, while onshore energy underwriter Nicolas Dorgnach will also relocate to Singapore.
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- August 30 2026
Tokio Marine HCC International acquires UK commercial motor specialist Direct Commercial
Deal represents a new business for Tokio Marine HCC International, which is part of Tokio Marine Group.
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- August 1 2026
Tokio Marine invests in carbon credit specialist Kita
Kita will deepen its collaboration with additional companies within the Tokio Marine Group to support the growth and integrity of global carbon markets.
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- July 22 2026
John Neal’s conduct ‘fell significantly below standards’, Lloyd’s finds
UK insurance exchange had opened an investigation in November linked to Neal’s six-year stint as CEO.
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- June 17 2026
Collaboration critical for insurers, brokers, risk managers to navigate rapidly evolving risks, Markel leader warns
Rohan Davies, managing director for the London market at Markel International, tells InsuranceAsia News on the sidelines of the Airmic Annual Conference that traditional insurance programs no longer reflect real-world risk.
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- June 16 2026
Descartes Underwriting gains Lloyd’s coverholder status via new Oak Global partnership
Parametric specialist's APAC expansion will be supported by access to Lloyd’s capacity.
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- June 9 2026
APAC’s P&C market sitting up, taking note as AI hits banking jobs
Up to 200,000 jobs could be lost globally in the next three to five years in the banking sector as a result of the increasing utilisation of AI.
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- June 5 2026
‘Don’t put all your eggs in one market’: London urged to look beyond US, Europe as Asia GWP slides
London's Asia GWP share has dropped to 6% in 2025, prompting urgent calls to pursue growth in new risks and untapped regions.
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- May 28 2026
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance to expand into Europe, Southeast Asia: report
South Korean insurers have been actively pursuing overseas expansion in various regions as domestic growth stalls.
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- May 13 2026
Strait of Hormuz, US-China tensions to the fore as London market examines major geopolitical threats
UK political instability and challenges to the US dollar's dominance were also high on the agenda at the first Global Risk Summit in London this week.
